new build

[jd10013]

getting ready to order this list, just looking for a thumbs up or suggestions before I do

Part List - Intel Core i5-12600K, Radeon RX 6700 XT, Cooler Master MasterBox MB511 RGB ATX Mid Tower - PCPartPicker

Part List - Intel Core i5-12600K, Radeon RX 6700 XT, Cooler Master MasterBox MB511 RGB ATX Mid Tower

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will be used for home use, moderate gaming. biggest priority is that it has some longevity. don't want to have to worry about upgrading anything anytime soon

 

[jevery]

I'd probably go with more cooler for that 125w CPU. I'd think the Vetroo sufficient for a 65w processor, but probably not for 12600K.

 

[jd10013]

I'd probably go with more cooler for that 125w CPU. I'd think the Vetroo sufficient for a 65w processor, but probably not for 12600K.

Deepcool AK620 68.99 CFM CPU Cooler
Better?

 

[jevery]

Much better, also consider Scythe Fuma 2, or for something more compact, Noctua NH-U14S. Review

 

[jd10013]

Finished the build, mostly went smooth. One issue though, have 2 extra connectors from the case I have no idea where go or what they are for. The last picture is where they come out of. It's not labeled, and nothing about it on the documentation. All fans and lifts are on so far as I can tell

 

[jevery]

the fourth picture is for four pin case fan. Possibly for the three fans on the front of the case. Is your red, green, blue working? How about your head phone and mic jack on the front?

 

[jd10013]

Yea, front fans working. They come off that same spot but plugged into the cable used for hdd and cd drives. Will have to check the others

 

[jevery]

Yea, that's a SATA connector. Your case will always have a connector to attach to the sound header on your motherboard for headphone and microphone jacks on the case front. I looked at the "manual" for your case - minimal documentation at best. That four pin fan connector may be redundant so that you could power the case fans with either the SATA connector or a four pin header on the MB.

 

[jd10013]

Yea, thats a SATA connector. Your case will always have a connector to attach to the sound header on your motherboard for headphone and microphone jacks on the case front. I looked at the "manual" for your case - minimal documentation at best.

I looked again, apparently they are "optional", lol. Playing around, I did notice a similar 3 prong connector on that assembly that when I removed it the light on the top fan went out