With Windows 10 reaching its end of service, I've finally decided to upgrade my PC after my old one just died. I've put together a parts list using PCPartPicker and thought I'd share it for feedback. Here's what I'm looking at:
- **CPU**: Intel Core i7-14700K 3.4 GHz 20-Core Processor - £308.99
- **CPU Cooler**: Thermalright Aqua Elite V3 66.17 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler - £49.00
- **Motherboard**: MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI ATX LGA1700 Motherboard - £179.99
- **Memory**: Corsair Vengeance RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory - £169.58
- **Storage**: Samsung 990 Pro 2 TB M.2 NVME SSD - £153.99
- **Case**: Fractal Design Meshify C ATX Mid Tower Case - £86.99
- **Power Supply**: Corsair RM850e (2025) 850 W Fully Modular ATX Power Supply - £109.00
*Total estimated cost: £1057.54 (shipping, taxes included).*
I've got a 3070 TI GPU already, so I'm just looking for any advice on my selected components. I'm especially concerned that my case might be too small and about a warning I saw on PCPartPicker regarding the motherboard's BIOS version. I'm unsure how to check that or what updating it entails. Any thoughts?
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Honestly, I would steer clear of the Intel i7-14700K. There have been quite a few reported issues with it, and it might just lead to more headaches than it's worth. If you're still considering Intel, maybe look at the i5-12600K instead; it's solid and performs well without the drama. But if you're open to switching to AMD, the Ryzen 7 5800X is a comparable option that's highly regarded! Also, you generally get a bit better value with AMD for gaming and multitasking.
Yeah, the Ryzen chips are pretty great! You usually see a better price-to-performance ratio, and AMD CPUs have really competitive benchmarks now. Definitely worth considering if you're leaning towards stability.