New PC build, looking for feedback

[sydneym_9]

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/6kH3tn

[RONOTHAN##]

First, what are you doing with the system? Second, what is the budget of this system? We need more info than just a parts list.

 

I'm assuming this is just a gaming system, and if that's the case there are quite a few things that you should change. 

1. Don't go 11th gen. 12th gen is a lot faster and the pricing is very similar. The 12400 and a B660 board will perform about the same as the 11600k but be over $100. Plus with that you don't need to use a CPU cooler (the box cooler is fine enough) and can save another $100.
2. Go for different RGB fans, the Arctic P12 RGB costs $5 less for a 3 pack and performs a decent amount better. 

With the amount you saved on the CPU motherboard and stuff you can upgrade to 32GB of RAM and a better GPU.

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/3Fqdmr

[Queen Chrysalis]

11 minutes ago, RONOTHAN## said:

First, what are you doing with the system? Second, what is the budget of this system? We need more info than just a parts list.

 

I'm assuming this is just a gaming system, and if that's the case there are quite a few things that you should change. 

1. Don't go 11th gen. 12th gen is a lot faster and the pricing is very similar. The 12400 and a B660 board will perform about the same as the 11600k but be over $100. Plus with that you don't need to use a CPU cooler (the box cooler is fine enough) and can save another $100.
2. Go for different RGB fans, the Arctic P12 RGB costs $5 less for a 3 pack and performs a decent amount better. 

With the amount you saved on the CPU motherboard and stuff you can upgrade to 32GB of RAM and a better GPU.

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/3Fqdmr

I would 10000% prioritize the GPU over 32GB of RAM.  if 16GB is actually a problem another 2x8GB DIMMS could be added later and I don't see 32GB being insufficent in the lifetime of gaming PCs as we understand them (16 has been the standard for almost over a decade now and may continue to be for a couple more years).  a 6800xt/3070ti or a 12600kf (the 10-cores and 5GHz boost may add a significant amount of longetivity) would be a much bigger performance boost over 32GB of RAM.  Otherwise this is all solid advice.