What a great setup for music creation!
What a great setup for music creation!
Hey all
This is a list I have made for music production specifically. I ideally want it to be as quiet as possible. I already own some parts as follows:
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO DDR4 3600MHz (2 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
12GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 3060 - HDMI, DP, LHR
1st Storage Drive
1TB Samsung 870 QVO 2.5" SSD, SATA 6Gb/s (up to 560MB/sR | 530MB/sW)
Extra Case Fans
2 x 120mm Thermaltake TOUGHFAN 12 Case Fans
I have been recommended to add the following parts to complete the system:
CPU
Intel Core i7-12700F 2.1 GHz 12 Core Processor
CPU Cooler
Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler
Motherboard
MSI PRO B760-P DDR4 II ATX LGA1700 Motherboard
Case
Fractal Design Focus 2 ATX Mid Tower
Power Supply
Corsair RM650 (2023) 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
How does this look please? Any suggestions? Is it compatible?
Thank you
Welcome to the forums, newcomer!
I’d replace the processor with a model that doesn’t have the F SKU, giving you the iGPU for handling GPU-related troubleshooting. For your primary storage, consider a smaller SSD for the operating system and apps, then upgrade to a higher-quality SSD for production tasks. Having one SSD as your workflow drive and another for finished projects would be useful. An HDD would be essential because SSDs can lose all your data if they fail.
It looks good. You can find a much stronger CPU at a lower cost, though I see you chose the 12700F for its reduced power usage. The 12700K includes built-in graphics if you encounter issues and need them for troubleshooting. You might need extra storage, as a single terabyte will consume resources quickly. If you desire greater power and silence compared to an affordable hard drive, a second SSD is always an option. I wouldn’t recommend a 2.5" Sata SSD, since they are priced similarly to faster NVMe models.
Thanks for the warm welcome captain! This forum seems great already. And thanks for the tips 🙏
Keep in mind that the 12700K offers higher default power limits than the 12700, causing the CPU cooler fan to activate sooner and more often. You can adjust it manually, though the non-K model might be a better fit and avoid extra costs. The 12700 without the F still supports an iGPU.