Intel released the Core i9 12900KS earlier this year as an upgrade to their flagship Core i9 12900K processor. This chip is a binned 12900K and, thus, can clock higher and achieve better XOC results. Overall, the 12900KS is only a slightly better version of the 12900K, averaging at about 1-2% better gaming performance than the latter. Intel squeezed the maximum out of the 12900K chip with this iteration.
The RTX 3090 Ti has a similar story. Nvidia selected the best GA102 chips and clocked them higher and pushed the power limits to the maximum. This resulted in a slightly better chip when compared with the original Big Ferocious GPU (BFGPU) as compared to the 2020 iteration.
Together, the 12900KS and the RTX 3090 Ti form the meanest gaming rig money can buy. After the CPU and GPU have been selected, users can choose the motherboard and case to pair these components with. With plenty of options available on the market, the decision can be tough.
Best motherboard for Core i9 12900KS and the Geforce RTX 3090 Ti
The ASUS TUF Gaming Z690-Plus WiFi D4 is a budget Z690 offering. This motherboard packs high-quality VRM chips, hefty VRM heatsinks, and enough M.2 slots and PCIe expansion ports to suffice the needs of any user. The board is based on an all-black design to fit almost all builds.
Best case for Core i9 12900K and the Radeon RX 6900 XT
The Lian LI O11 Dynamic Evo is a recent high-end entry from the case manufacturer. This case features several improvements over the original PC-O11 Dynamic case. Users can configure this case in ways to best fit their desk setup.
German modder and pro overclocker der8auer patterned up with Lian Li to create this design. It features an extremely efficient thermal dissipation design and high-quality design to make the build look extremely elegant.