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Jonsbo N3 - Enquiries - 12-09-2023
>$1000 budget
I was looking at your Jonsbo $1000. If you were not limited to that budget what are the components you would upgrade and to what?
I was looking at this: https://store.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ar900i?sscid=c1k7_athtz& - would you pick this over the Intel Core i5-12600K 12th Gen? More cores + less power consumption. Not sure the disadvantages and other components will need to swap out in the build.
RE: Jonsbo N3 - ed - 12-12-2023
Glad you're eyeing the Jonsbo N3 build! If budget wasn't a limit, here's where I'd tweak things:
CPU: While the Minisforum AR900i is intriguing with more cores and lower power consumption, the Intel Core i5-12600K is a beast in terms of performance. Stick with the i5 for a solid balance of power and efficiency.
RAM: Bump it up to 32GB for future-proofing, especially if you're diving into more resource-intensive tasks.
Storage: Consider an NVMe SSD for faster system responsiveness. A Samsung 970 EVO Plus or WD Black SN750 would be great choices.
GPU: If you're getting into any graphics-intensive work, adding a dedicated GPU could be worthwhile. An NVIDIA GTX 1660 Super or an AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT would give you a significant boost.