Quick spec check 7700k to 12700k

Andy Pandy · 10 Apr 2022 at 15:40

Hi all. I am wanting to upgrade my computer from an intel i7 7700k with 16gb 3200mhz ram to an i7 12700k and 32gb ram. I know I could wait until the end of the year to wait for the 13 series processors but I am really impatient and want something now to play with. I just use the computer for gaming and youtube, internet browsing etc. I play at 1440p 165hz and want to have the settings as high as I can. I will get a Nvidia 4000 series card when they are released.

I haven't upgraded in 5 years and don't intend to for the same amount of time. I see the z690 motherboards will support the 13 series so I could always upgrade to a 13700k in the future if I wanted to I guess? I've read that ddr5 isn't all that important for gaming so I've stuck with a ddr4 build. Would the below spec seem ok? I am using a Noctua NHD15 cooler and have a SuperFlower 750 watt gold power supply from 5 years ago, is it still ok?

1 X Intel Core i7-12700K 3.60GHz (Alder Lake) Socket LGA1700 Processor - Retail - £389.99
SKU: CP-69Z-IN
1 X Team Group Vulcan Z T-Force 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 PC4-25600C16 3200MHz Dual Channel Kit - Grey - £99.95
SKU: MY-0AJ-TG
1 X Asus ROG Strix Z690-A Gaming WIFI D4 - Intel Z690 DDR4 ATX Motherboard - £299.98
SKU: MB-6GZ-AS
Grand Total: £800.42

Thanks!

Tetras · 10 Apr 2022 at 16:10

What kind of games do you play?

Depending on the answer, it might be overkill to go with that CPU / motherboard versus something like a 12400 / B660 at half the price.

What 4000 series do you plan on? 750 should be okay for the midrange at the very least.

Andy Pandy · 10 Apr 2022 at 16:17

I play dcs world, Arma 3, Forza Horizon 5. I want to get into Flight Simulator properly since it looks really good on the Xbox series x. I’d quite like the pc to be ready to handle anything I throw at it really. I was put off buying Cyberpunk due to the bugs but it seems to run better now.

I’d probably get the 4080 and I had a feeling you’d say the power supply would be an issue. I am considering upgrading that now than doing it later

Andy Pandy · 10 Apr 2022 at 20:21

I think I’m ready to buy the above spec. I’m sure it’ll be a jump in performance for the games I play, other games in the future and when using vr (oculus rift cv1).

Wing-Man · 10 Apr 2022 at 20:33

5700x?

Andy Pandy · 10 Apr 2022 at 20:43

Wing-Man said:
5700x?

I don’t know a lot about the amd line up but I was all set on getting a 5900x last year but I went to Xbox gaming instead. I was under the impression that a 12700k was even better than a 5900x for gaming so is it wrong to think a 5900x beats a 5700x?

Tetras · 10 Apr 2022 at 20:48

Andy Pandy said:
I play dcs world, Arma 3, Forza Horizon 5. I want to get into Flight Simulator properly since it looks really good on the Xbox series x. I’d quite like the pc to be ready to handle anything I throw at it really. I was put off buying Cyberpunk due to the bugs but it seems to run better now.

I’d probably get the 4080 and I had a feeling you’d say the power supply would be an issue. I am considering upgrading that now than doing it later

I'm not sure what the CPU requirements are for those games, so I'm afraid I can't make any suggestions for if a lesser CPU is appropriate there.

In regards to the PSU, since the 4080 isn't out yet, it is hard to say. The problem with the latest cards is that the power they specify is rather vague, more of an average than a limit, so depending on the PSU and how well it handles the spikes, you might need a 1000 watt PSU, when someone else has no issues with the same config and a 750 watt PSU.

Andy Pandy · 10 Apr 2022 at 20:53

Tetras said:
I'm not sure what the CPU requirements are for those games, so I'm afraid I can't make any suggestions for if a lesser CPU is appropriate there.

In regards to the PSU, since the 4080 isn't out yet, it is hard to say. The problem with the latest cards is that the power they specify is rather vague, more of an average than a limit, so depending on the PSU and how well it handles the spikes, you might need a 1000 watt PSU, when someone else has no issues with the same config and a 750 watt PSU.

I’d rather go overkill with the spec and not have in the back of my mind that I wished I went for more. This logic usually works for me

I will see what the specs of the 4000 series cards are and then get a new power supply then. With regards to the motherboard and ram are they a good match? The motherboard is probably overkill but the ram might be on the slower side?

Tetras · 10 Apr 2022 at 20:59

Andy Pandy said:
I’d rather go overkill with the spec and not have in the back of my mind that I wished I went for more. This logic usually works for me

I will see what the specs of the 4000 series cards are and then get a new power supply then. With regards to the motherboard and ram are they a good match? The motherboard is probably overkill but the ram might be on the slower side?

Fair enough

3200 is fine for 12th gen in games, you might want to watch this (1080p exaggerates the differences):

Andy Pandy · 10 Apr 2022 at 21:24

That was an interesting video thanks for that. I’ve just been on the website howmanyfps.com and a lot of the games I play there were nice boosts in fps. With a newer graphics card later in the year it’ll be even better

Andy Pandy · 12 Apr 2022 at 22:36

Just thought I’d update you guys. I bought the parts and installed them today. Everything is working well and I’m happy with the upgrade. I’m using windows 11 for the first time and I like it.

Roll on the 4000 series cards