[Build Log] Arrow Lake

[Lloyd_mcse]

So, my office PC can't run Windows 11, so I'm going to upgrade my main PC and put the old parts in the office PC.
I have obviously considered going AMD because they perform so well, and I haven't had an AMD for quite some time, iirc it was an AMD FX-53.
But (I think) I have decided to go with an Arrow Lake setup. While some of the benchmarks have been hit and miss in the early reviews, I'm sure it will get better!

Specs
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K - Link
ASUS ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI - Link
CORSAIR DOMINATOR TITANIUM RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 DRAM 6600MT/s CL32 Intel XMP Memory Kit - Link
CORSAIR iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX RGB AIO Liquid CPU Cooler - Link
CORSAIR iCUE LINK RX120 RGB 120mm - Link


OS DRIVE: 1x Samsung 980 PRO 1TB NVMe
STORAGE: 1x Samsung 970 EVO Plus 2TB NVMe
GRAPHICS CARD: ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3060 12GB OC Edition
SOUND CARD: Sound Blaster AE-7
PSU: Corsair HX1000i Platinum
CASE: Corsair iCUE 5000X RGB
MONITOR 1: ASUS ProArt PA279CV Monitor - 27'' 4K HDR
MONITOR 2: Panasonic TX-40GX700 TV - 40" 4K HDR

I'll post some pictures when the parts arrive.

Typically, the motherboard I have chosen still isn't available for pre-order, at least the processor is on the way! While I've been waiting I decided to get a new Corsair AIO which won't be here until the 13th.

[Lloyd_mcse]

After many many delays, I've finished!
I really like the Corsair Link system, it made life a little easier, cable routing has worked out very well.
I've also upgraded the PSU to a Corsair HX1000i, mainly so my office PC can have the Corsair HX850.
Anyway, here are some more pictures...