QUOTE(targon @ Apr 2 2023, 12:09 PM)
There's some logic there. But one should not skimp on the cooler. Current mid range I5 parts definitely require better cooling, prereably with an AIO for them to shine.
Post pandemic, we don't get that past situation where a new gen gpu part, let's say rm3k will give u 40 - 50 % uplift compared to same 3k last gen part. Now they are priced equal in performance. (exception 3090/4090, cos nvidia has priced in 3090 at a premium when launched. So you won't felt it with the 4090). Let's assume nvidia had priced the 3080 at a big premium (like the 3090) at launch, then everyone won't be making a fuss on 4080.
Planning a build now definitely is a MUST nowadays with cost and inflation in the picture.
Casing, Psu will last 5 - 10 years. So a one off cost. Even spending more here is worth it in the long run.
Cooler, Ssd, Ram will last few generations of upgrades. So one might want to invest here as well depending on budget.
Then we have the platform, cpu/mobo. Cost inflation in mobo is horrible. Be prepared to pay 800 - 900 for a reasonably good entry level board. And we have now a maximus Hero costing above 3k and those Extreme at above 5k then the Godlike near to 6k. Not long ago, the Godlike abt 2k+, Hero below 2k, the top Rampage Extreme less than 3k.
I am still using the Z690 Formula. Love its color scheme and I pay the same amount of what a Z790 Hero cost now. And there is none Z790 Formula. Won't be changing until meteor/arrow lake. Moral of the story, cost saved from changing platform (same cpu family), had plonked it down towards upgrading to better display monitor.
Im not saying should underspec the CPU cooler ie using SE224XT(180W) for a 13700K with PL2 TDP 250W, but for nonK i5(PL2 TDP 150W) no need to overkill on cooling. Of course the higher range/capacity you go the better but also you pay more for that cooling headroom you dont use. Whatmore reviews shown that good budget coolers isnt that far off from top of the line cooler beasts.
If AIO can does about 50-60oC, and a FC140/D15 does about 60-70oC, and a more budget cooler like 224 will do about 70-80oC, still within max thermal threshold of that nonK CPU and you wont even feel the performance benefit going for better cooler. So why spend that extra money for nothing? Unless of course OP got say will upgrade CPU to something better in the future, then of course starting with a better cooler is worth the investment.
For nonK i5 the top option imho is SE207XT or PA120/SE, no need to overpay for cooling.
This post has been edited by babylon52281: Apr 2 2023, 03:23 PM 
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