Help with new build

I am trying to come up with a hardware list for my next build. My last one was in 2012, overdue. I don't game and use standard productivity software and a light weight CAD program which works fine on my current system. I want to upgrade to Windows 11 so I want the specs to comply with the requirements.

I think I want to stick with the Intel platform.
The parts I am keeping are:
CASE: Silverstone GD04 micro ATX. I need to keep it small for the cabinet where it is located.
PSU: Corsair RMX Series (2018), RM650x, 650 Watt, 80+ Gold Certified
Monitor: Samsung 24"

I'm look at the following;
MB: Asus Prime plus Z590
CPU: i7 10700 65 Watt I want to keep it cool as possible with micro ATX case
Cooler: Stock Intel
GPU: will wait for pricing to come down I currently use AMD Radeon R7 200 series
Storage: new 500GB SATA SS or NVMEe TBD I will reuse my secondary drive which contains almost all of my documents.
Memory: 32GB dual TBD


I would appreciate suggestions on my choices or alternatives. I think I can keep it under $1000 w/o GPU. In addition any comments on using a Gen 10 vs Gen 11 CPU.

Thanks and looking forward to you comments.

John

Johnml said:

I am trying to come up with a hardware list for my next build. My last one was in 2012, overdue. I don't game and use standard productivity software and a light weight CAD program which works fine on my current system. I want to upgrade to Windows 11 so I want the specs to comply with the requirements.

I think I want to stick with the Intel platform.
The parts I am keeping are:
CASE: Silverstone GD04 micro ATX. I need to keep it small for the cabinet where it is located.
PSU: Corsair RMX Series (2018), RM650x, 650 Watt, 80+ Gold Certified
Monitor: Samsung 24"

I'm look at the following;
MB: Asus Prime plus Z590
CPU: i7 10700 65 Watt I want to keep it cool as possible with micro ATX case
Cooler: Stock Intel
GPU: will wait for pricing to come down I currently use AMD Radeon R7 200 series
Storage: new 500GB SATA SS or NVMEe TBD I will reuse my secondary drive which contains almost all of my documents.
Memory: 32GB dual TBD


I would appreciate suggestions on my choices or alternatives. I think I can keep it under $1000 w/o GPU. In addition any comments on using a Gen 10 vs Gen 11 CPU.

Thanks and looking forward to you comments.

John

If you plan to keep for a while and use the IGPU then i would splurge on the 10850k 10 core for your productivity $300 vs $270 i would throw the extra $40 at it and get some good ram set it and go the Drives SSD's optional Power supply is good

I have a 10850k and tuning the ram no overclocking the cpu will boost performance a ton i am not sure if you know how to overclock but for the most part you can just set the ram and adjust power settings and you'll be good to go

What city are you in California??? you can go to Microcenter for a super deal on that build

I'll look into the 10850. I need 65W. I'm just down the hill in Laguna Beach.

Johnml said:

I'll look into the 10850. I need 65W. I'm just down the hill in Laguna Beach.

You are super close i am pretty much off Lake Forest and the 133Hwy
Microcenter should be on your target list i'll even go down there with you if you actually want the help since you live so freaking close lol
This is the bundle i got from them it's a killer deal and a great board 10850k is 125w always a power saving plan can be used Intel Core i9-10850K, ASUS Z590-E ROG Strix Gaming WiFi, CPU / Motherboard Combo - Micro Center

I went to Micro Center and got my MB and CPU. The place is a wreck but they seems to have everything. Thanks for all your help.

Johnml said:

I went to Micro Center and got my MB and CPU. The place is a wreck but they seems to have everything. Thanks for all your help.

Glad to hear this what did you happen to pick up ?
Also if you need extra help we're always available

I got i9-10900 CPU and ASUS Prime Z590M-Pro MB and from Amazon 1TB name M.2 and G.skill 32GB memory and PCIe WiFi/ Bluetooth card. Waiting for the memory to arrive before I can proceed any further. I’m out of the CPU fan and storage.

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Correction: the last sentence should be mounted for CPU and storage. You got a love voice recognition!

Johnml said:

I got i9-10900 CPU and ASUS Prime Z590M-Pro MB and from Amazon 1TB name M.2 and G.skill 32GB memory and PCIe WiFi/ Bluetooth card. Waiting for the memory to arrive before I can proceed any further. I’m out of the CPU fan and storage.

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Correction: the last sentence should be mounted for CPU and storage. You got a love voice recognition!

Nice hope to see some shots of your Build after you get it squared away.....