So with BF around the corner, I have begun gathering info and doing research on build options. My overall budget is in the region of around GBP1250, although I may stretch that a little if needs be.
I would like some advice on a few points. For now, I have just listed my planned components. I will narrow down the specific brands or models once the basics are locked in. I am basically planning a mid-tier PC, but BF specials may guide the final choices. For now, I want to clarify some of the key technical points, mainly around the MOBO options.
COMMON COMPONENTS :
| GPU | 3060ti | |
|---|---|---|
| CASE | Corsair 4000d Airflow (White & Gray) | |
| CPU FAN | Noctua U12s Redux | |
| RAM | 2x8GB DDR4-3600 | |
| CASE FANS | Noctua P12 Redux | |
| HDD | NVME | (mainly for OS, as I have other storage already) |
| PSU | To be confirmed, based on final build |
I believe the two build paths below pretty much identical in terms of performance. So then it would just boil down to price ?
INTEL OPTION:
| CPU | i5-12400f | |
|---|---|---|
| MOBO | B660 or H670 or Z690 ? | Not planning to overclock, so is it worth spending more for the Z690? |
AMD OPTION:
| CPU | Ryzen 5 5600 | (not the X, unless it is the same price or cheaper on sale) |
|---|---|---|
| MOBO | B550 or X570 ? | What about the flashing of bios to cater for Ryzen 5 chip (meaning I shold get a board with Bios Flashback) |