funkyspider
Prominent Member
Hi.
Looking to build a desktop, I used to build and tinker regularly, but haven't for years. Budget around £1500, but can go higher if a small increase would be worth the performance gain.
I'm a software dev working mainly in visual studio, often crunching large datasets along with the usual office applications and various other design/dev applications. Currently using a Dell xps 9700 17" laptop. Not needed for gaming - everything seems to be a mad multicoloured LED gaming pc these days.
First question has to be AMD or Intel. The Intel i7 12700K looks a decent spec for the price. A decent motherboard, built in WiFi useful, but I can always add it. I'll probably add 64gb memory.
Do I need a GPU? I use 3 monitors. 2 are Dell displayport with chaining between them currently being driven by 1 mini displayport from the dell laptop, the other is hdmi. Can an i7 12700K drive 3 monitors from onboard graphics if i get a motherboard with 1 displayport, 1 hdmi.
Air cooled or water. I'll be sat next to it all day so the quieter the better. Never used water cooling before. I assume they aren't likely to spring a leak?
Any advice would be great. There's so many options now, especially with motherboards it's a bit overwhelming.
Looking to build a desktop, I used to build and tinker regularly, but haven't for years. Budget around £1500, but can go higher if a small increase would be worth the performance gain.
I'm a software dev working mainly in visual studio, often crunching large datasets along with the usual office applications and various other design/dev applications. Currently using a Dell xps 9700 17" laptop. Not needed for gaming - everything seems to be a mad multicoloured LED gaming pc these days.
First question has to be AMD or Intel. The Intel i7 12700K looks a decent spec for the price. A decent motherboard, built in WiFi useful, but I can always add it. I'll probably add 64gb memory.
Do I need a GPU? I use 3 monitors. 2 are Dell displayport with chaining between them currently being driven by 1 mini displayport from the dell laptop, the other is hdmi. Can an i7 12700K drive 3 monitors from onboard graphics if i get a motherboard with 1 displayport, 1 hdmi.
Air cooled or water. I'll be sat next to it all day so the quieter the better. Never used water cooling before. I assume they aren't likely to spring a leak?
Any advice would be great. There's so many options now, especially with motherboards it's a bit overwhelming.