On this occasion, we will once again look at the setup I would build at this precise moment in history if I had a budget of 1500 dollars and wanted to set up an Intel team that works for everything a content creator needs, of course with an excellent balance between current trends and price.
Previously, we talked about several budgets that I personally saw as very viable and economical for the power they offer, two excellent configurations that will not disappoint you if you have less than 1000 dollars. We discussed the budgets for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and for Intel, the I5 12600K budget.
But what happens if we have a higher budget? Could we build a better team in every way? Well, in the previous video we talked about which components I would choose if I wanted to build an AMD Ryzen 7 7700X team, but this time we will make some small changes to that budget to build a team with the I5 13600k processor.
So if you are a fan of Intel, don’t miss any detail to see the pros and cons of this choice.
1. Processor: Intel Core i5-13600K
I call this processor the Beast of Productivity and Multitasking, as it has a hybrid architecture of 6 performance cores plus 8 efficient cores, 14 cores that will give us a total of 20 work threads, 4 more than with the Ryzen 7 7700X. How does this translate into performance?
This processor surpasses the Ryzen 7 7700X by about 6% of its total performance, a processor that is already a beast, and if we compare it with its previous counterpart the I5 12600K, we are talking about a performance increase of approximately 38%, of course counting with 4 more cores, so in every way this processor is superior.
But not everything is honey on flakes, since if we choose this platform we have a small but important disadvantage, that if we want to update this team in the future and see a real performance leap, we will have to change at least the board and the processor, since the I5 14600k is basically this same processor but more expensive and the performance difference does not justify for me neither its purchase nor its change, unlike the Ryzen 7 7700X whose AM5 platform will be compatible with at least 2 more generations.
Now, for me this disadvantage would not be a problem, because with a team like this when you feel that it is no longer enough, surely more than 2 generations will have passed, so if you want to buy a pc for many years and want the best quality-price of Intel, this is precisely the option I would choose.
- 13th Gen Intel Core processors offer revolutionary design for beyond real-world performance. From extreme multitasking, immersive streaming, and faster creating, do what you do
- 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) and 20 threads
- Up to 5.1 GHz unlocked. 24M Cache
- Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770 included
- Compatible with Intel 600 series (might need BIOS update) and 700 series chipset-based motherboards
- Performance hybrid architecture integrates two core microarchitectures, prioritizing and distributing workloads to optimize performance
- Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, and PCIe 5.0 & 4.0 support. Intel Optane Memory support. No thermal solution included
Now that we are clear about why this processor, let’s see which would be the board I would choose for this team.
2. Board: ASUS TUF GAMING B760-PLUS WIFI
In my particular case for a personal PC, I would choose without thinking, undoubtedly a Motherboard from the TUF GAMING line of Asus, since it has a slightly higher resistance for being made with military-grade components, more than that its elegant design, connectivity, support and expansion make them very desirable boards.
And this TUF GAMING B760-PLUS WIFI has everything I need to ensure the longevity of this configuration, DDR5, PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 6, 3 M.2 expansion ports, 2.5 G Ethernet and its chipset is already prepared to optimally connect this processor.
- Intel LGA 1700 socket: Ready for 13th Gen Intel Core processors & 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
- Enhanced power solution: 12+1 DrMOS power stages, six-layer PCB, 8+4 ProCool sockets, military-grade TUF components and Digi+ VRM for maximum durability
- Comprehensive cooling: Enlarged VRM heatsinks, M.2 heatsinks, PCH heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 4
- Latest connectivity: PCIe 5.0 slot, PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, rear USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, front panel header for USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C and Thunderbolt (USB4) header support
- Made for online gaming: Intel WiFi 6, Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet, TUF LANGuar
- Two-way AI Noise-Cancelation: Reduces background noise from the microphone and audio output for crystal-clear communication in games or video conferences.
Of course, now that we have the processor and the board, let’s see which would be the perfect RAM for this configuration.
3. RAM: CORSAIR VENGEANCE RGB DDR5 RAM 32 GB 6000 MT/S
These Corsair RAMs are ideal for this configuration for several reasons, they are compatible with Intel XMP 3.0 profiles, the combo has 32 GB of memory which would be the minimum recommended for a content creator, taking into account that we wanted 2 slots available if we want to expand this section in the future, its 6000 MT/s are more than enough to face the future and its CL30 latency is more than adequate for productivity programs.
- Dynamic Ten-Zone RGB Lighting: Illuminate your system with ten individually addressable, ultra-bright RGB LEDs per module, encased in a panoramic light bar for vivid RGB lighting from any viewing angle.
- Onboard Voltage Regulation: Enables easier, more finely-tuned, and more stable overclocking through CORSAIR iCUE software than previous generation motherboard control.
- Custom Intel XMP 3.0 Profiles: Customize and save your own XMP profiles via iCUE to tailor performance by app or task for greater efficiency.
- Create and Customize: Choose from dozens of preset lighting profiles, or create your own in iCUE.
- Maximum Bandwidth and Tight Response Times: Optimized for peak performance on the latest Intel DDR5 motherboards.
These would be the main components to set up this Intel PC, the rest of the components would be the same as for the Ryzen 7 7700X budget, so I will give you a brief summary of why they were chosen.
4. Cooler: Noctua NH-D15S chromax.Black
Depending on the configuration, I prefer an air cooler to liquid cooling, mainly because they are more durable if we want a stable team for many years, and for this case, the Noctua NH-D15S chromax.Black was chosen for being one of the best and most reliable, besides that it has the capacity to correctly dissipate this processor.
- Proven premium heatsink (more than 150 awards and recommendations from international hardware websites), now available in an all-black design that goes great with many colour schemes and RGB LEDs
- Asymmetrical, single-fan design for dual-tower performance with high compatibility: 160mm height fits most tower cases, 65mm RAM clearance, does not block the PCIe slot on most ATX & Micro-ATX boards
- Renowned, award-winning NF-A15 140mm fan with Low-Noise Adaptor and PWM for automatic speed control: full cooling performance under load, whisper quiet at idle!
- Includes high-end NT-H1 thermal paste and SecuFirm2 mounting system for easy installation on Intel LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x and AMD AM5 & AM4
- Renowned Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, deluxe choice for Intel Core i9, i7, i5, i3 (e.g. 14900K, 14700K, 14600K) and AMD Ryzen (e.g. 9950X, 9900X, 9700X, 9600X)
5. Video Card: PowerColor Fighter AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT
The RX 7800 XT is undoubtedly the best quality-price card of the entire AMD Radeon 7000 Generation, with it you literally don’t need more, reaching almost the same performance as a 4070 TI but costing much less, and this PowerColor Fighter is one of the most economical and stable in its category.
- Video Memory: 16GB GDDR6
- Stream Processor: 3840 Units
- Game Clock: 2169 MHz
- Boost Clock: 2475 MHz
- Memory Clock: 19.5 Gbps
6. Storage: Western Digital SN580 NVMe 1 TB
This SSD has a very good relationship between resistance and speed, 1 TB at 4150 MB/s, perfect to start this configuration taking into account the multiple expansion possibilities that the Motherboard gives us for the future.
- Boost productivity or design creatives effortlessly by upgrading to PCIe Gen 4.0 SSDs with up to 4,150 MB/s (2) read speeds (1TB and 2TB (1) models)
- Make light work of heavy files with Western Digital’s nCache 4.0 technology enabling blistering fast copying of large files or media assets
- With up to 2TB (1) of storage on a slim M.2 2280 form-factor, applications, data, and media such as photos, 4K videos, and music can be stored on the same drive
- Keep creating uninterrupted when you’re in the zone or on the go with low-power storage to maximize your laptop’s battery life
- NVMe delivers application responsiveness while multitasking between projects with large and complex workflows
- Rated up to 900TBW (3) (2TB (1) model only) with Western Digital’s 5-year limited warranty (4) for peace of mind reliability
- (1) 1GB = 1 billion bytes and 1TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less depending on operating environment.
- (2) Based on read speed, unless otherwise stated. 1 MB/s = 1 million bytes per second. Based on internal testing; performance may vary depending upon host device, usage conditions, drive capacity, and other factors.
- (3) TBW (terabytes written) values calculated using JEDEC client workload (JESD219) and vary by product capacity.
- (4) 5 years or Max Endurance (TBW) limit, whichever occurs first.
7. Power Supply: XPG Core Reactor 80 Plus Gold 750 W
For a mid-range configuration, 750 Watts are more than enough to correctly power all the components without generating exaggerated noises in your PC, besides this Core Reactor is one of the best in its category, also being one of the most economical with 80 Plus Gold certification.
- 80 Plus Gold Certified. High efficiency operation with low noise level.
- 120MM FDB fan with intelligent fan control.
- High-quality Industrial-grade Japanese capacitors for extra reliability
- Fully modular cables for a simple and tidy build.
- 10 Years Manufacturer warranty
