newbie question about building

[Jozef]

I've used computers for many years, but this will be my first build. I'm taking it slow to try to understand what I'm doing. I will be building a pc that will run windows 11. I will need a GPU for drawing with Rhino3D software. I'll also be doing a little video editing.
I have downloaded the manuals for a couple of motherboards that indicate I'll need to be connected to the internet for starting up. I will also need to download Win11. That may be my biggest block as I have limited internet at home. I may be able to go to a friend's house but hope I don't have to.
So my big question of the moment is this. Hope it doesn't sound too dumb. Suppose I'm connected to the internet for first start up and things power up okay. At that point would there be enough smarts in the thing to be able for it to download Win11, or must I download Win11 on another computer to make a USB thing?
I'm building on a budget. So far I think I've identified an Asus Prime B760 for a mother board, and an Asus RTX 3060 V2 for my GPU. Along with an Asus WIFI adapter. Still looking at cases, power, memory, etc.
thanks,
Jozef
edited a bit. The manual for the Prime b760 doesn't mention connection to the internet but a different mother board brand the gigabyte z790 did.

 

[Brian Boru]

Welcome to the forum

I'm not a hardware guy, someone more knowledgeable should be along soon. Meanwhile:

must I download Win11 on another computer to make a USB thing?

Yes, you must do that—do it in advance.

motherboards that indicate I'll need to be connected to the internet for starting up

That's so you can download their latest drivers and maybe some diagnostic apps or similar non-critical software.

Tip:
For compatibility checking, put your parts list in at

Pick parts. Build your PC. Compare and share.

pcpartpicker.com

they check most things except physical dimensions.

Good luck with your build

 

[Jozef]

Thanks for the feedback. I'll try the pcpartpicker.com. I've gone back and forth a little about doing my own build and buying something already put together. When I see a "gaming" pc on newegg for under 900.00 I'm tempted. But I want to do my own build so that I have the experience of picking the parts and most of all knowing what I've got.

 

[Jozef]

I've used pcpartpicker and saved my first shot.
I'm hoping an i5 12600KF will do what I need. I note that some of the 13th and 14th gen parts are not good. I found that I can apparently get Win 11 on a DVD.
Here's my list so far. Not sure about the cooler yet.
PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/bF6zJy

CPU: Intel Core i5-12600KF 3.7 GHz 10-Core Processor ($141.96 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Deepcool GAMMAXX AG400 ARGB 75.89 CFM CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Asus PRIME B760-PLUS ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($129.99 @ B&H)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($111.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 970 Evo Plus 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($99.80 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Dual GeForce RTX 3060 V2 OC Edition GeForce RTX 3060 12GB 12 GB Video Card ($284.33 @ Amazon)
Case: be quiet! Pure Base 500DX ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.90 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.90 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro OEM - DVD 64-bit ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-AX3000 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax PCIe x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($37.24 @ Walmart)
Total: $1145.10
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-07-30 15:34 EDT-0400

 

[Why_Me]

I've used pcpartpicker and saved my first shot.
I'm hoping an i5 12600KF will do what I need. I note that some of the 13th and 14th gen parts are not good. I found that I can apparently get Win 11 on a DVD.
Here's my list so far. Not sure about the cooler yet.
PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/bF6zJy

CPU: Intel Core i5-12600KF 3.7 GHz 10-Core Processor ($141.96 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Deepcool GAMMAXX AG400 ARGB 75.89 CFM CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Asus PRIME B760-PLUS ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($129.99 @ B&H)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($111.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 970 Evo Plus 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($99.80 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Dual GeForce RTX 3060 V2 OC Edition GeForce RTX 3060 12GB 12 GB Video Card ($284.33 @ Amazon)
Case: be quiet! Pure Base 500DX ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.90 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.90 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro OEM - DVD 64-bit ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-AX3000 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax PCIe x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($37.24 @ Walmart)
Total: $1145.10
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-07-30 15:34 EDT-0400

What country are you located?

 

[Jozef]

What country are you located?

I'm in the US

 

[Why_Me]

I'm in the US

Here's a few cost cutters.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i5-12600KF 3.7 GHz 10-Core Processor ($147.58 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: *Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE ARGB 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($35.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: *MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($152.97 @ Amazon)
Memory: *Silicon Power Value Gaming 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($87.97 @ Amazon)
Storage: *Silicon Power UD90 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($99.97 @ B&H)
Video Card: Asus Dual GeForce RTX 3060 V2 OC Edition GeForce RTX 3060 12GB 12 GB Video Card ($284.33 @ Amazon)
Case: be quiet! Pure Base 500DX ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.90 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: *be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.90 @ Amazon)
Operating System: *Microsoft Windows 11 Home OEM - DVD 64-bit ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1098.51
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-07-31 15:55 EDT-0400

 

[Jozef]

I think I've changed my mind about processors and will go with a new list:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 4.7 GHz 6-Core Processor ($197.80 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($36.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte B650 GAMING X AX ATX AM5 Motherboard ($177.67 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($111.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 970 Evo Plus 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($99.80 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Dual GeForce RTX 3060 V2 OC Edition GeForce RTX 3060 12GB 12 GB Video Card ($284.33 @ Amazon)
Case: be quiet! Pure Base 500DX ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.90 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.90 @ Amazon)
Total: $1098.29
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-08-01 08:06 EDT-0400