Needed a second opinion on this build from a lifelong gaming laptop user. I am not super well versed with the latest happenings in the PC world but I want to optimize for low noise and good thermals [ both of which are major gaming laptop pain points ]. Budget is flexible ~3.5k. Don't need RGB at all. Prefer a minimalistic look. I don't plan on overclocking ( don't think I need the K version of Intel's CPU ). Want to play heavily modded Skyrim, Cyberpunk 2077 maxed out etc.
I am not sure about the Motherboard choice. Seems it is a bit too flimsy from some of the reviews to withstand the cooler. Is there anything better
Do I need the mounting kit for the Noctua CPU cooler and is it the correct one.
Is the choice of the CPU cooler correct or should I swap it out for something else. I strongly prefer air CPU coolers and don't want to deal with any liquid solutions. I am wagering whether I should go with the NH-U12A instead of NH-D15.
How do I know if the CPU cooler fits into the case. The dimensions from the website are h = 165mm for the cooler and the case dimensions are 453 x 230 x 466 but I am not clear how much clearance from the edges etc is needed for the mobo .. I am also getting this warning at the bottom of the website ( Note:Some physical dimension restrictions cannot (yet) be automatically checked, such as cpu cooler / RAM clearance with modules using tall heat spreaders. )
Do I need extra case fans or is the CPU cooler + case enough. I plan on using both at the back of the case.
I play a lot of older games ( kotor, aoe etc ) and the 6TB hdd was for that. Don't know if I should get rid of this and swap it out for another 2TB SSD. I also don't know if SSD has any measurable speed difference for older games.
What other peripherals ( apart from keyboard and mouse ) would I need to buy to get the entire setup working? I know the GPU to Monitor HDMI ( output display ) cable is needed but I think this already comes with the monitor. Is the build all inclusive
Any other parts that I need to swap out. I am more or less set on 3070Ti / 12700 / DDR4. Anything else I am ok to change. For example I picked Gigabyte 3070 TI only because it was first. I am not sure how well Gigabyte is regarded around these parts and whether I should go for a different option for better warranty / customer service / longevity etc
Build: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/2yN6sL
1. CPU: Intel 12700k
2. GPU: Gigabyte 3070ti
3. CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black 82.52 CFM CPU Cooler
4. MOBO: Asus PRIME Z690-P WIFI D4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard
5. CASE: Corsair 5000D AIRFLOW ATX Mid Tower Case
I am not sure about the Motherboard choice. Seems it is a bit too flimsy from some of the reviews to withstand the cooler. Is there anything better
Do I need the mounting kit for the Noctua CPU cooler and is it the correct one.
Is the choice of the CPU cooler correct or should I swap it out for something else. I strongly prefer air CPU coolers and don't want to deal with any liquid solutions. I am wagering whether I should go with the NH-U12A instead of NH-D15.
How do I know if the CPU cooler fits into the case. The dimensions from the website are h = 165mm for the cooler and the case dimensions are 453 x 230 x 466 but I am not clear how much clearance from the edges etc is needed for the mobo .. I am also getting this warning at the bottom of the website ( Note:Some physical dimension restrictions cannot (yet) be automatically checked, such as cpu cooler / RAM clearance with modules using tall heat spreaders. )
Do I need extra case fans or is the CPU cooler + case enough. I plan on using both at the back of the case.
I play a lot of older games ( kotor, aoe etc ) and the 6TB hdd was for that. Don't know if I should get rid of this and swap it out for another 2TB SSD. I also don't know if SSD has any measurable speed difference for older games.
What other peripherals ( apart from keyboard and mouse ) would I need to buy to get the entire setup working? I know the GPU to Monitor HDMI ( output display ) cable is needed but I think this already comes with the monitor. Is the build all inclusive
Any other parts that I need to swap out. I am more or less set on 3070Ti / 12700 / DDR4. Anything else I am ok to change. For example I picked Gigabyte 3070 TI only because it was first. I am not sure how well Gigabyte is regarded around these parts and whether I should go for a different option for better warranty / customer service / longevity etc
Build: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/2yN6sL
1. CPU: Intel 12700k
2. GPU: Gigabyte 3070ti
3. CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black 82.52 CFM CPU Cooler
4. MOBO: Asus PRIME Z690-P WIFI D4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard
5. CASE: Corsair 5000D AIRFLOW ATX Mid Tower Case
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