I'm venturing into building my first PC and I'm using some parts from an old gaming rig that I've had for a while, primarily for running Fusion 360 for my business. My current setup is just too slow and not compatible with Windows 11, so I figured it's time for an upgrade!
I have experienced help to guide me through the assembly, but I'm looking for some community input on my parts list, which I've compiled with some assistance from ChatGPT. I plan to reuse an EVGA 750 GQ PSU, 32GB of Corsair Vengeance LPX RAM, a 1TB WD Blue SSD, and an AMD Wraith CPU cooler.
To complete the build, I've selected a few new components: an AMD Ryzen 7 5700X CPU, a Gigabyte B550M DS3H AC motherboard, an MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Ti for graphics, and a Solidigm P44 Pro 2TB NVMe boot drive, all of which I believe should serve my needs well.
The case is a SilverStone Precision PS15 in white, which fits a tighter space on my desk at 15" deep, and I'm okay with modifying it a bit by removing some unused parts to make it work. My main goal is to ensure the computer runs Fusion 360 smoothly, with the possibility of doing some light gaming. I'm curious if the part choices I've made look good or if you suggest any changes!
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Have you considered the Ryzen 5 9600x? It’s around the same price as what you’re looking at for the 5700X and might give you a good performance boost as well. Also, upgrading to AM5 could be a good move in the long run, even if you're sticking with DDR4 RAM for now.
I would recommend considering the AM5 platform instead and maybe looking into the 5060 Ti GPU. The newer tech might give you better long-term performance and it could be worth it even if it adds a bit to your budget. You'll definitely find a lot of up-to-date builds that could be quite effective for CAD work and casual gaming.
Thanks for the suggestion! I did take a look at the 5060 Ti, but it would add around $200 to my total, and with the prices already creeping up, I wanted to keep costs down. AI suggested it wouldn't dramatically impact my CAD performance since I'm not aiming for heavy gaming, but I'll keep it in mind for future sales.
I thought about that, but since I've already got the 32GB DDR4 RAM, I was concerned about the additional costs for RAM and a compatible motherboard which would be around $300 more. Is it really worth it for what I need it for?