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Looking to out together a new machine for work so must be capable of driving 3x4k desktop displays (no gaming though)

Ideally white with blue accents nvme based and a god chunk of ram as we work pretty much with multiple browser tabs and outlook and excel open

Nvme only storage is absolutely fine nothing is stored on machine and we just need base units no peripherals
 
Been a while since I did one of these, so you might want to wait for a fellow OCUK forum member to peer review.

Requirements:
- Drive 3 x 4k displays
- White & Blue
- nvme
- lots (32gb?) of RAM
- no spinning rust hard drive
- no monitor
- no keyboard
- no mouse
- (I assume) no HDMI or Displayport cables needed for your 3 x 4k displays

This is what I might consider given these requirements:

My basket at OcUK:

Total: £804.79 (includes delivery: £0.00)​










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Notes:

I believe this motherboard and CPU can drive 3 x 4k displays:

from: https://www.asus.com/Motherboards-Components/Motherboards/PRIME/PRIME-B660M-A-D4/techspec/
Graphics
1 x DisplayPort**
2 x HDMI® ports***
* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates.
** Supports max. 4K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4.
***Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.

from: https://ark.intel.com/content/www/u...2600k-processor-20m-cache-up-to-4-90-ghz.html
Processor Graphics
  • Processor Graphics ‡Intel® UHD Graphics 770
  • Graphics Base Frequency300 MHz
  • Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.45 GHz
  • Graphics OutputeDP 1.4b, DP 1.4a, HDMI 2.1
  • Execution Units32
  • Max Resolution (HDMI)‡4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
  • Max Resolution (DP)‡7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz
  • Max Resolution (eDP - Integrated Flat Panel)‡5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
  • DirectX* Support12
  • OpenGL* Support4.5
  • Multi-Format Codec Engines2
  • Intel® Quick Sync VideoYes
  • Intel® Clear Video HD TechnologyYes
  • # of Displays Supported ‡4
Stock fans in the case are black and not RGB.
 
I'd go with a Noctua NH-U12S personally, instead of the one mentioned above, both are good though.
I also have a 12600K which I use for my server, and that Noctua keeps the temps below around 18-24celc when idle, comes with all the LGA1700 fixings.

The 4000D case is good, I have the airflow version of it, only came with 2 fans, so I bought 3 more additional ones, but since you don't have a GPU heating up your case you should be fine.
 
Hi OP.

I've created the below build. It's a smaller build so that it isn't a huge eyesore in your office but with a good cooler for quietness.

I've added a Quadro card because messing around with 2 DVI and 1 HDMI can be messy and you just want to get work done. I see that the quadro card is low profile and the chassis doesn't use low profile PCI-e slots. It could be an issue if the Quadro doesn't come with the high profile adapter. I'd still suggest getting a professional graphics card. It'll help keep the system powerful for multiple use cases and isn't that expensive.

I've also removed as much RGB as possible.

My basket at OcUK:

Total: £1,292.06 (includes delivery: £13.20)​











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JollyJamma said:
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I think the budget is £800, other than not having to connect two monitors via HDMI and one via DP - can you think of any additional benefits for the £300 extra or so (I'm not counting the windows license) for the OP to consider the options please?
 
Chris Beard said:
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I think the budget is £800, other than not having to connect two monitors via HDMI and one via DP - can you think of any additional benefits for the £300 extra or so (I'm not counting the windows license) for the OP to consider the options please?
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I mean, I wouldn't cut corners with a company PC as faster = more money but I can get 90% of the way there with the below build.

I prefer Asus to Gigabyte any day of the week but Gigabyte will work fine. I dropped the performance and size of the SSD as I doubt 1000 excel documents will fill up even a 500gig SSD.

My basket at OcUK:

Total: £851.12 (includes delivery: £13.20)​









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An alternative:-

My basket at OcUK:

Total: £770.88 (includes delivery: £0.00)​










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I'd take a 12400F & B660 over the Ryzen though as it's better & around the same price & emits less heat.
 
0007 said:
12400F £175.
B660 £130.
£305 total.

5600X £230
B450 £60
£290 total.
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the B450 board can only take 1 nvme pcie3, and gpu slot is pcie3 also, whereas the b660 is 2 nvme pcie4 and gpu slot gen4 also. For the £15, I'd go intel route...seen the 12400f for £163 atm too or £185 for the 12400.
Think last yt vid I saw has 5600x edging the 12400f in gaming(hardware unboxed), but would try a b550 board paired with it with 2 nvme slots and gen 4 compatability, just for future expandability etc, but don't think you could beat the intel build on price then
 
 
@Craig_d1

From what I've watched the 12400F is better.

I have a 5600X right now, so I don't hate AMD by any means, I just know when something is better.
I bought my Ryzen a year ago but given the choice now I'd have went with the Alder Lake.
Definitely worth the extra £15 especially with all the new support for pcie4 as you mentioned.
 
0007 said:
@Craig_d1

From what I've watched the 12400F is better.

I have a 5600X right now, so I don't hate AMD by any means, I just know when something is better.
I bought my Ryzen a year ago but given the choice now I'd have went with the Alder Lake.
Definitely worth the extra £15 especially with all the new support for pcie4 as you mentioned.
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All a bit irrelevant, saw thread, didnt read top bit... Op not interested in gaming anyway, but yes, have 5800x myself, and yes, if doing again now would be going alderlake myself.
12min 13 was the bit i looked at.actually 25mins as includes other cpu. 12400 wins when you factor cost
 
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