Quiet, non-rgb workstation - looking for motherboard + ram recommendations

AndrewWiggins · August 2, 2022

Budget (including currency): $2500

Country: USA

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Mostly workstation, some games see below

Other details: Not using any existing parts for this. The existing system is a i7-9700k with a 2080. The system was a pre-build POS from iBuyPower that has been cr@p since I got it and it's underpowered and if I push it too hard it does a hard power reset. I think the PS is undersized - so plan is to get the new system move everything over and then rip this down and either rebuild it fresh and clean and maybe use it as a high powered Plex Server.

I'm looking for recommendations for a Motherboard RAM Combo. Will be buying a 5900X. This isn't a gaming machine but will game on it ... non-fps games. (Ex: Diablo, Cities Skylines, Astroneer, Battletech, etc).

Like to haves:

No RGB [ or very low amount of lights or lights that I can turn off]
USB-C [ almost a must ]
At least two M.2 for storage
Backup BIOS/UEFI
Bluetooth (at least 4, 5 would be a plus)
3-4 SATA connectors
Could handle a 3080 (or a 3080 Ti)

Wifi is not needed, it'll be wired. The case is also big enough for a full ATX, so size is not important. Even with a glass door it won't be anywhere to be seen so esthetics are not important.

The current spec -- not sold on anything here just picked whatever was available: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/vYgJpH

Thank you very much.

brob · August 3, 2022

12th gen Intel has better performance.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i9-12900 2.4 GHz 16-Core Processor ($508.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Deepcool AK620 68.99 CFM CPU Cooler ($64.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI MAG B660 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory ($93.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Black SN770 2 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce RTX 3080 10GB LHR 10 GB GAMING Z TRIO Video Card ($779.99 @ B&H)
Case: Corsair 4000D Airflow ATX Mid Tower Case ($104.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx (2021) 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro OEM 64-bit ($159.97 @ Amazon)
Total: $2242.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2022-08-02 22:35 EDT-0400

NF-A12x25 · August 3, 2022

I agree that this list is better^

AndrewWiggins · August 3, 2022

4 hours ago, brob said:

12th gen Intel has better performance.

CPU: Intel Core i9-12900 2.4 GHz 16-Core Processor ($508.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Deepcool AK620 68.99 CFM CPU Cooler ($64.98 @ Amazon)

Thank you for the list -- I appreciate the feedback.

The reason I had gone with AMD is the heat generated by the 12th gen Intel requires a much higher CFM cooler which in turn makes a lot more noise. From a quick google search looks like the AK620 is around ~30dbm(@ 100%?) and the be quiet is at 23dbm@100%. Add a couple of more fans and it adds up.

I did take a bunch of your suggestions and updated my list.

Somerandomtechyboi · August 3, 2022

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/7dyxxs

¯\_ (ツ) _/¯

brob · August 3, 2022

3 hours ago, AndrewWiggins said:

Thank you for the list -- I appreciate the feedback.

The reason I had gone with AMD is the heat generated by the 12th gen Intel requires a much higher CFM cooler which in turn makes a lot more noise. From a quick google search looks like the AK620 is around ~30dbm(@ 100%?) and the be quiet is at 23dbm@100%. Add a couple of more fans and it adds up.

I did take a bunch of your suggestions and updated my list.

If you stick with the 5900X I'd suggest a higher performance cooler. The Dark Rock Slim is rated up to 180W TDP, the 5900X can output more than 180W.