My PC unfortunately burned out yesterday due to an electrical shock, despite having a 1500VA UPS installed. Now, I'm left with just a few components: an RTX 3060 12GB GPU, a 500GB SSD, and a Cougar PC case. As a 3D artist focusing on modeling, rendering, and animation, I'm looking for recommendations on the remaining parts I'll need to complete my build. I'm considering an i5 from the 12th generation, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, and I need suggestions for a power supply and motherboard. My goals are to create a durable setup that won't bottleneck and to invest wisely in a reliable PSU. Also, I'd like some input: should I opt for Intel or AMD? In my area, AMD seems cheaper than Intel, where an i5-12th gen costs around $100, while an AMD Ryzen 5 5600/X goes for about $75-80.
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I'd recommend looking into the Ryzen 5 5600 or 5600X—they could be excellent for your needs. You're right about the trade-offs between DDR4 and DDR5. If budget is tight, DDR4 will serve you well, especially for rendering where having more RAM makes a difference. If you're aiming for gaming or need speed during intense tasks, then DDR5 might be worth considering, but it does come at a premium.
PCPartPicker is a solid resource for checking out components. For the power supply, you'll want to determine the wattage based on the CPU and GPU you choose. Since you're doing 3D modeling, 16GB of DDR5 is fine, but think ahead—pick a motherboard that supports more RAM in case you want to upgrade later. DDR4 is a viable option too; it’s often cheaper and having more memory is usually better for rendering and animation tasks than high speeds. AMD is a fantastic choice too—recently, they've been giving Intel a run for their money performance-wise, especially since they’re often more affordable.
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