Subj : Re: USB lock up - poo!
To   : Barry Martin
From : Ky Moffet
Date : Mon Feb 14 2022 00:02:00

BARRY MARTIN wrote:
> Hi Ky!

> Now for the CPU.  Looks like between an i5 12600K and i7 12700K (leaning
> towards the integrated graphics so can use the built-in HDMI and
> DisplayPort, even though DP will have to go through an adapter for the

https://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i7-12700K-vs-Intel-Core-i5-12600K/4119vs4120

and Passmark's benchmarks,

https://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=Intel+Core+i5-12600K&id=4603
https://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=Intel+Core+i7-12700K&id=4609

The main diff being that at 190W peak, the i7 is harder to keep cool.

And some people talking about that:
https://linustechtips.com/topic/1404885-i7-12700k-temperature/
https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc/comments/sp3zjw/best_air_cooler_for_an_i7_12700k/

Fact is the stock cooler usually scrapes by, so better is not an 
emergency if you're just doing everyday stuff and not gaming or 
rendering. In fact...

https://www.pcgamer.com/intels-upcoming-alder-lake-stock-cooler-gets-tested/

What looks so-so but has a copper core will outperform what looks great 
but has an aluminum core.

I replaced the stock aluminum cooler on the old AMD with a solid copper 
unit (not much better otherwise), and dropped base temp by 20 degrees.
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