So, as the title says, I am going to build my first desktop pc this year and I need help choosing the right components for my budget, it’s not a very strict budget but I would prefer to stay under 1400€. I’ve already read some info around the internet and would like to get an Intel Core i5-12600, An Nvidia RTX 3060 12gb VRAM, and 16 gb of DDR5 RAM. Is this a good combination or should I get different components? Will 16gb RAM be enough? And also, does the thing to mount the CPU cooler on the LGA1700 socket come together with the CPU cooler or do I have to buy it separately? For the CPU cooler I think I will get a thermalright peerless assassin 120 SE, since I heard it is a good cooler for the price. For the motherboard I was thinking a TUF B760-PLUS WIFI. For building the pc I already know someone who can do it for me. If you can recommend a case, preferably with steel or mesh side panel, I would appreciate it.

  • @CataclysmZAEnglish
    2•1 year ago

    Some things to consider for your build:

    1. The Core i5-13400 is probably cheaper than existing 12600 stock in your area, and faster overall. The Core i5-13500 is absolutely stupid given how cheap it is.
    2. Settle on a 32GB (2x16) DDR5-5600 CL36 memory kit instead. It’s cheap now, and games are going to make use of it.
    3. Weigh up the options between the Radeon RX 6700 12GB and the RTX 3060 12GB. The RX 6700 is probably cheaper in your area, and will be faster.
    4. You absolutely do not need the Peerless Assassin, but the choice is up to you if you want to pick it up.
    5. Motherboard choice is fine, but you would do well to shop around for deals.
    6. If you switch to a Micro-ATX motherboard, you have the option of using the ASUS Prime AP201 chassis.