Programming / VM / Plex / Transcoder / Gaming PC build, need some help

[Geeku]

Budget (including currency): $2500 USD

Country: USA

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Elden Ring, Docker, Web/PHPStorm, allllllllll the browsers (I'm a web developer and need to test in most browsers - so ram is important), Plex, Handbrake (Mostly h.264->h.265 transcoding).

Other details (existing parts lists, whether any peripherals are needed, what you're upgrading from, when you're going to buy, what resolution and refresh rate you want to play at, etc): 

I already have a 1060 6gb that I plan on replacing next year, however given how I mostly have CPU limited tasks it works for me for now. I'm upgrading from an I7-4790k with 24gb of ram and obviously the 1060 6gb. I also have 2 1080p 60hz monitors (Again, future upgrade).

I plan on buying next month.

 

My part list 

 

I list two CPU coolers because I'm unsure of which one to get, I hear both are good. I also list two surge protectors because again, I don't know which one to get but hear both are good.

 

Also: I have 4 hard drives and 2 SSDs (All SATA) that ideally I'd like to keep on the new PC.

 

Any tips, advice, critique, experience, etc. with what I've chosen is really helpful - I don't follow hardware that closely.

[Geeku]

Anyone able to help me? I need advice on my build - if the CPU/mobo are good (Especially for lots of drives), if the SSD is good, can the build transcode to h.265 quickly? Which cooler is best? Which surge protector is better?

 

Any advice or whatever is welcome.

[Geeku]

Bump. Looking at going AMD instead of Intel, any tips?

[brob]

CPU coolers are sub optimal pairing with selected memory modules.

 

XMP profiles are based on the kit composition, not installed memory. For certainty use a 2x32GB or 4x16GB kit.

 

If you already have six SATA devices, another controller will have to be added to accomodate the new HDD.

 

As noted in pcpartpicker notes, the motherboard only has one USB 3.1 header. A USB 2.0 to 3.0 header adapter is required to enable all front panel ports.

 

Most UPS provide power conditioning and surge / spike protection. They generally advise against using another surge / spike protection device with the UPS.

 

Consider an i9-12900, the added cores can be useful. Performance is within a few percent of a stock i9-12900K(F).

 

The HX1200 PSU is actually a few $ less than the HX1000.

 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i9-12900 2.4 GHz 16-Core Processor  ($510.00 @ B&H) 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($99.95 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI MAG B660 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard  ($189.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  ($214.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($249.99 @ Adorama) 
Storage: Western Digital AV-GP 6 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($201.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro 2 ATX Full Tower Case  ($189.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Corsair HX1200 Platinum 1200 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($244.99 @ Amazon) 
UPS: CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD UPS  ($219.95 @ Amazon) 
Custom: IO CREST 2 Port SATA III PCI-e 3.0 x1 Controller Card (Jmicro Chipset), Add Two SATA 3.0 Devices to Any PCIe Slot  ($17.98 @ Amazon) 
Custom: Black USB 2.0 9Pin Housing male to USB 3.0 20pin Female Cable Extension Adaptor ($7.00)
Total: $2146.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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