17 years since my last build, advice please

[SexyGreyFox]

First of all I will not be playing games so will use on board graphics like I do now so all I want is a very fast machine for browsing
I'll also be doing music and video editing.
I will be adding my own monitors, 2x 3TB HDDs.
I've learnt that I need a certain processor with a K on the end so onboard graphics work.
Every CPU I've had since 1988 have had heatsinks/coolers with them so will one come with the 14900K?
If not can you suggest one please, I will not be overclocking ever.

This is what I've come up with to hopefully last me until I die, any suggestions appreciated.

Case https://www.overclockers.co.uk/kolink-kla-003-midi-tower-case-black-ca-053-kk.html
CPU https://www.overclockers.co.uk/inte...t-lga1700-processor-retail-pro-int-00798.html
PSU https://www.overclockers.co.uk/aero...plus-gold-modular-power-supply-ca-23t-ae.html
Memory https://www.overclockers.co.uk/cors...6-6400mhz-dual-channel-kit-mem-crs-05114.html
Mobo https://www.overclockers.co.uk/giga...-1700-ddr5-atx-motherboard-mot-gig-03572.html
M2 https://www.overclockers.co.uk/cors...olid-state-drive-with-heat-sto-crs-01683.html

Could I get away with this PSU for that system?

Kolink Modular Power 500W 80 Plus Bronze Modular Power Supply

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Are heatsinks needed on my M2 if I'm not gaming?

Bloody hell that's clever how the pics come up.

 

[tamzzy]

holey heck you're back!

 

[tamzzy]

I've learnt that I need a certain processor with a K on the end so onboard graphics work.

not quite, and you're better off with the 15th gen intels, 13/14 gen have degradation issues so would probably avoid if you want to keep this long term
and a better PSU lol
what is your budget? i could add it up from your components but CBA

 

[tamzzy]

@SexyGreyFox how many alerts did you have when you logged in

 

[SexyGreyFox]

48 now help me with my PC

 

[tamzzy]

now help me with my PC

what is your budget? i could add it up from your components but CBA

^

 

[mickyflinn]

All Intel CPUs come with graphics apart from F variants and for browsing you don't need a 14900k.


Please don't buy a Kolink PSU unless it comes with a fire extinguisher.

 

[Gray2233]

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Around £800 judging from the parts listed.

My basket at OcUK:

• 1 x Crucial Pro 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 PC5-48000C48 6000MHz Dual Channel Kit (SKU: MEM-CRU-01087) = £124.99
• 1 x MSI PRO B860-P (LGA 1851) DDR5 ATX Motherboard (SKU: MOT-MSI-04083) = £179.99
• 1 x Intel Motherboard Master Key - Star Wars Outlaws (SKU: DIG-INT-04686) = £0.00
• 1 x Crucial T500 1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 M.2 Solid State Drive (SKU: STO-CRU-01089) = £76.99
• 1 x Phanteks AMP GH 750W 80PLUS Gold ATX Power Supply Modular - Black (SKU: POW-PHK-02517) = £84.95
• 1 x Intel Core Ultra 7 265K (Arrow Lake) Socket LGA 1851 Processor - Retail (SKU: PRO-INT-03111) = £289.99
• 1 x Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE ARGB Black CPU Cooler - 120mm (SKU: COO-TLR-02724) = £29.99

Total: £794.89 (includes delivery: £7.99)​

+ Case would come out at around the same, not sure if he really needs that level of CPU performance if he's been getting by on a 17 year old rig.

Edit: Intel really isn't my forte, so there might be better motherboard options etc.

 

[tamzzy]

My basket at OcUK:

• 1 x Intel Core Ultra 7 265K (Arrow Lake) Socket LGA 1851 Processor - Retail (SKU: PRO-INT-03111) = £289.99
• 1 x Gigabyte Z890 EAGLE WIFI7 (LGA1851) DDR5 ATX Motherboard (SKU: MOT-GIG-03487) = £199.99
• 1 x Intel Motherboard Master Key - Star Wars Outlaws (SKU: DIG-INT-04686) = £0.00
• 1 x Corsair Vengeance XMP 64GB (2X32GB) DDR5 PC5-48000C38 6000MHz Dual Channel (SKU: MEM-CRS-05105) = £164.99
• 1 x Phanteks AMP GH 750W 80PLUS Gold ATX Power Supply Modular - Black (SKU: POW-PHK-02517) = £84.95
• 1 x Team Group MP44L 2TB SSD M.2 2280 NVME PCI-E Gen4 Solid State Drive (SKU: STO-TMG-03129) = £99.95
• 1 x Kolink Observatory Duo ARGB Midi Tower Case - Black Window (SKU: CA-077-KK) = £39.95
• 1 x Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE ARGB Black CPU Cooler - 120mm (SKU: COO-TLR-02724) = £29.98

Total: £909.80 (includes delivery: £0.00)​

yes there's RGB, and no, you don't need to use the RGB bling-bling vomit if you don't want to. the case fan lights can be switched off, the cooler rgb doesn't need to be plugged in.
latest gen intel (15th gen)
z890 mobo with wifi7 and all the connectivity you need (except spdif - if you need let me know, or if you use multiple monitors - this board only has 1x DP output)
64 gb ram
2tb nvme ssd

 

[Tetras]

Every CPU I've had since 1988 have had heatsinks/coolers with them so will one come with the 14900K?

Hell no

These CPUs use massive amounts of power at stock, nothing like what CPUs used prior to 8th gen. Air cooling can barely handle them, so one of the box coolers would have no chance.

The non-K/KF CPUs (i.e. non-K and -F) do still come with heatsinks, but they're really just bundled e-waste. The i3 and lowest-end i5 are the only CPUs I'd want to use a box cooler.

For the LOLs:

The minimum air cooler for an i7/i9 is a peerless assassin, but they're only suitable for light/medium usage, otherwise you'll need to make a lot of adjustments to the fan curve and power limits.

I'd also echo the above, go for Core Ultra instead, since 14th gen may be unreliable in the longer-term. There are users on their 2nd and even 3rd RMAs, but Intel only recently posted their latest BIOS fixes, so we don't know if they can finally fix it.

Mobo https://www.overclockers.co.uk/giga...-1700-ddr5-atx-motherboard-mot-gig-03572.html

If you did still go with Intel 14th gen, I'd get a much better motherboard than this one. It does at least have a heatsink on the VRMs, but it is really meant for i3/i5 CPUs.

 

[tamzzy]

The minimum air cooler for an i7/i9 is a peerless assassin, but they're only suitable for light/medium usage, otherwise you'll need to make a lot of adjustments to the fan curve and power limits.

I'd have specced a 360mm AIO but i suspect @SexyGreyFox 's elderly mind might be blown

 

[Gray2233]

The Kolink Mesh Duo is a great deal atm with the sale, good airflow and plenty of fans.

 

[tamzzy]

The Kolink Mesh Duo is a great deal atm with the sale, good airflow and plenty of fans.

indeed, the observatory mesh duo + PA120 for £70 is unbeatable value

 

[Tetras]

I'd have specced a 360mm AIO but i suspect @SexyGreyFox 's elderly mind might be blown

Oh, I was mainly referring to the 14700K/14900K, they're fine for a stock 265K

 

[rare]

14900k with an aerocool PSU? For web browsing? I’m trying to find a sensible analogy but struggling. The 265k systems above are way better.

 

[SexyGreyFox]

If you did still go with Intel 14th gen, I'd get a much better motherboard than this one. It does at least have a heatsink on the VRMs, but it is really meant for i3/i5 CPUs.

So if you're not confident with the gen 14 CPUs which CPU do you recommend?

 

[tamzzy]

I’m trying to find a sensible analogy but struggling.

easy:

 

[Tetras]

So if you're not confident with the gen 14 CPUs which CPU do you recommend?

265K, it is a decent price and so far as we know, these CPUs are safe. It performs pretty good for productivity and is manageable on a mediocre motherboard and air cooling.

The 285K is too expensive for the small bump (the 265K has 8 P-Cores and 12 E-Cores, the 285K is 8/16).

If your editing work is mild/infrequent, then a 12600K/12700K would be fine too, but your budget seems to be bigger than that?

 

[SexyGreyFox]

14900k with an aerocool PSU? For web browsing? I’m trying to find a sensible analogy but struggling. The 265k systems above are way bettedor.

I might use Word and Excel also

Seriously I like to be prepared and some of the stuff I do with music and video does need a lot of processing and if I can cut down on thumb twiddling I'll be happy.

 

[Gray2233]

I might use Word and Excel also

Seriously I like to be prepared and some of the stuff I do with music and video does need a lot of processing and if I can cut down on thumb twiddling I'll be happy.

I don't think the 265K will disappoint, it's a solid general usage/productivity CPU for the price and should see some pretty hefty uplift over what you had.

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