The Core i9 12900KS is a special edition binned version of the flagship i9 12900K processor from Intel. With the KS variant, Intel pushed the power delivery to squeeze the maximum out of the Alfer Lake platform. This resulted in a chip that is slightly faster than the fastest chip on the planet. Although way overkill for gaming purposes, this processor is the best option to choose in the market.
The Radeon RX 6950 XT is the highest-end GPU from AMD. Much like the KS variant, it is a slightly overclocked version of the RX 6900 XT. The slightly higher clocks only makes the 6950 XT a tad faster than the 2020 flagship. However, it gives RX 6000 series a new life as it has a new competitor to fight against the RTX 3090 Ti. This video card is a solid option for no compromises 4K gaming.
Together, the Core i9 12900KS and the RX 6950 XT make for a solid 4K gaming rig. It is one of the highest-end systems money can buy. After choosing the CPU and GPU, users should choose the motherboard and case for their rigs.
Best motherboard for Core i9 12900KS and RX 6950 XT
The TUF Gaming Z690-PLUS motherboard is an excellent motherboard for the Core i9 12900KS that does not cost a fortune. The TUF Gaming series is known for its high quality. Although these motherboards do not pack the high-end look and feel of a ROG Strix or Godlike motherboard, they will run a 12900KS pretty fine.
Best case for Core i9 12900KS and RX 6950 XT
The PC-O11 Dynamic was recently introduced by the renowned case manufacturer Lian Li as an updated version of the O11D. This revised variant packs the features that made the original O11 Dynamic so popular and makes it a bit better. Users can align their build in any direction in this case. This solves an age-old problem and lets users put their PC either to the right or left of their setup.