Recent content by DarrenBrooker769

Thanks all, I think I'm nearly there.... Three detailed questions following some more research on the various components, etc. which I've been doing today: 1. The fan / CPU cooler / cooling layout in the Fractal Define 7 case (including the case top which I'd like to leave as the non-vented...

I've got a question on the RAM: If I select 3600MHz RAM it seems to limit me to 32GB (2 x 16GB). I can only select 64GB (4 x 16GB) if I go with 3200MHz. This isn't a problem today, but I want to understand my future upgrade options. Is this just a limit of the PCS configurator, or is it...

Thanks for the comments and suggestions, here's my latest iteration: Case FRACTAL DEFINE 7 BLACK QUIET MID-TOWER CASE Processor (CPU) Intel® Core™ i9 16-Core Processor i9-12900K (3.2GHz) 30MB Cache Motherboard ASUS® ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 (LGA1700, USB 3.2, PCIe 5.0) - ARGB Ready...

Thanks DarTon, I don't think I need a 12900K at this time, but I'd rather future proof the CPU, Motherboard and PSU as much as possible now - I'm quite happy to upgrade memory, video card, storage, etc. as, when and if I need to, but I personally don't like the idea of changing the motherboard...

Here's where I think I've got to: Case FRACTAL DEFINE 7 BLACK QUIET MID-TOWER CASE Processor (CPU) Intel® Core™ i9 16-Core Processor i9-12900K (3.2GHz) 30MB Cache Motherboard ASUS® ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 (LGA1700, USB 3.2, PCIe 5.0) - ARGB Ready Memory (RAM) 32GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4...

Thanks - yes, a good chunk of my current C: drive is programs (Adobe, Office, et al) but another huge chunk is games. So if I understand correctly, you suggest 1TB M2 SSD for the OS and basic programs (C: drive), next a 2TB M2 SSD for my games (say D: drive) and then either 4TB SATA SSD for...

Thanks, I'll remove the Arctic paste and update the RAM. I think I'll stick with the 2TB primary drive - it is just for OS and programs, but I'm already at 700GB in my current set-up (which I had to increase from 500GB to 1TB a while back) and therefore think 1TB might limit my future program...

I've updated the spec to this: Case FRACTAL DEFINE 7 BLACK QUIET MID-TOWER CASE Processor (CPU) Intel® Core™ i9 16-Core Processor i9-12900K (3.2GHz) 30MB Cache Motherboard ASUS® ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 (LGA1700, USB 3.2, PCIe 5.0) - ARGB Ready Memory (RAM) 64GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4...

Thank you, I'll change the cooling as you suggest. The storage may be a little over the top, I'll review again whether I need mirroring or not, I thought it might be a good idea to go big on storage early rather than the pain of changing it out later, but to be honest it's not that difficult...

I'm looking to finally retire my 7-year-old ancient PC (though only the case, CPU, PSU and motherboard are original), so I need a good replacement. I like to buy a good spec that will last and that I can upgrade / replace components as required (but ideally would rather not have to replace...