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The 12700K goes toe to toe with the 12900K in regards to gaming while costing less. Even a better deal are the locked Intel 12 gen cpu's such as the i7 12700 / 12700F. As far as an i7 w/DDR5 ... ya it works.13700K is honestly just a bad pitch for Intel to me it's either 13600K with DDR4 or 13900K DDR5 no in between. The 13700K is in similar rock and hard spot to me as Zen 4 is currently prior to the X3D variants arrival. It's not a very good positioned chip to me generally I'd say the current Zen 4 parts aren't either. I'm either dipping my toes in the raptors mouth or all it's belly.
That's if I go with Intel at all the 5800X3D is still a relevant consideration and Zen 4 X3D I want to try to wait to see if it's even worth it. I'd even consider a few AM4 SKU's outside of the 5800X3D though depends on the relative value angle of certain options heavily. I'll know when I'm ready when the deal is good enough I don't want to pass on it. If I have to debate the purchase decision I probably don't need it and shouldn't.
I can understand not wanting to doll out more money on new cooler if it can be avoided.
Example A:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1687328-REG/msi_mag_b660m_mortar_wifi.html
MSI MAG B660M MORTAR WIFI DDR5 $179.99
MAG B660M MORTAR WIFI
Powered by Intel 12th Gen Core processors, the MSI MAG B660M MORTAR WIFI is hardened with performance essential specifications to outlast enemies. Tuned for better performance by Core boost, Memory Boost, Premium Thermal Solution, M.2 Shield Frozr,
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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NPJDPVG
Intel Core i7-12700F $312.99
Example B:
https://www.amazon.com/GIGABYTE-Z690-AORUS-AX-Motherboard/dp/B083NPKL1C/
GIGABYTE Z690 AORUS ELITE AX DDR5 $199.99
https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z690-AORUS-ELITE-AX-rev-1x#kf
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NPJDPVG
Intel Core i7-12700F $312.99
Cheap DDR5 ftw
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MTS5YH1
CORSAIR Vengeance DDR5 4800 32GB (2x16GB) CL40 $139.99
No need to break the bank keeping that locked cpu cool.
https://www.amazon.com/DeepCool-AK620-High-Performance-Dual-Tower-Dissipation/dp/B09CSXS3X4
DeepCool AK620 CPU Cooler $64.99