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Seek guidance, What part should I change/update on this build?

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Hello there! I'm currently updating my build, I'm changing my GPU, CPU, motherboard and my power supply (I'll also change my RAM later today on pcpartpicker). I do have some issues/questions though. I'll link the build below. Everything in the build except for the things I just listed are what I have currently in my PC. I apologize in advance for my poor knowledge on PC hardware.

In the compatibility notes and disclaimer section, it tells me about a few issues. What I'm looking for with this post is to get help on the best thing to do to resolve them, maybe even have someone modify my build to resolve those issues in the best way possible. I should note that I'm updating my current rtx 2080 to to a rtx 4080 GPU, so my build is based around that card. But everything else that I changed in this build can be changed again, like choosing another motherboard or something like that.

As you can see in the link, (note B) things like the cpu cooler is not compatible with the new CPU I've chosen (unlike my current CPU). It needs an adapter to fit the motherboard I was wondering what's the best course of action (money wise) to correct this. Maybe choosing a new cpu or a new cooler or just a new motherboard? I do intend to keep the GPU I've chosen so my build is based on that hardware!

Another thing is the usb adapter (note A). I'm wondering what those are for? I should note that I've never built a PC in my life and my current one was built by a friend. So this tells me that I need an adapter but I was wondering if I should just buy one or that I could just change something else in my build?

I think I'm good for the note C and the disclaimer but I'm unsure as I'm going to change RAM and the cooler might go. My friend is going to change my build for me so I think he'll know that to do here with the cables.

Btw, I made a post yesterday about my build but I didn't really formulated it in the best way so I deleted the post to start again. I'm sorry about that (might break rule 12?)

Here's the link to the build: PCPartPicker Part List

TypeItemPrice
CPUIntel Core i7-12700K 3.6 GHz 12-Core Processor$540.48 @ Amazon Canada
CPU CoolerCorsair H100i RGB PLATINUM 75 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler$407.23 @ Amazon Canada
MotherboardGigabyte Z690 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard-
MemoryKingston HyperX Fury 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) DDR4-2400 CL15 Memory-
MemoryKingston HyperX Fury 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) DDR4-2400 CL15 Memory-
MemoryKingston HyperX Fury 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) DDR4-2400 CL15 Memory-
MemoryKingston HyperX Fury 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) DDR4-2400 CL15 Memory-
StorageSamsung 860 Evo 1 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive-
Video CardAsus TUF GAMING GeForce RTX 4080 16 GB Video Card-
Case*Rosewill CULLINAN V500 RGB ATX Mid Tower Case-
Power SupplyCorsair RM750x (2021) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply$201.24 @ Amazon Canada
Operating System*Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM - DVD 64-bit-
Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
Total$1148.95
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-03-29 13:34 EDT-0400

Posted Mar 29, 2023, 5:43 PM UTC

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