Hey everyone! I'm venturing into building my very first PC from scratch, and I could really use some help checking my selected parts for quality and compatibility. I'm looking to use this rig for heavy data processing tasks like gaming, 3D modeling, video editing, training AI models, and compiling programs on both Linux and Windows. My total budget for the build is around 4,000 EUR. Here are the components I've picked out so far:
- **CPU:** Ryzen 9 9900X3D AM5
- **CPU Cooler:** Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
- **Motherboard:** ASUS ROG Strix X870-F
- **RAM:** Kingston Fury Beast 2x32GB DDR5 6000MT/s CL30
- **GPU:** ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB OC
- **Storage:** Crucial SSD P310 4TB NVME M.2
- **Case:** Undecided, but I want something that has dust filters.
- **PSU:** Looking for a 1000W option, maybe Chieftec?
I might consider adding another SSD down the line for a different OS. Initially, I was interested in an ASRock motherboard, but I've heard some not-so-great things about them concerning Ryzen CPUs, so I'm leaning towards ASUS instead. Thanks a ton for any advice you can give!
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Hey! What country are you building this in? If you use PCPartPicker, it really simplifies tracking down your parts. I've noticed you're interested in the ASUS ROG Astral GPU, but just a heads-up—it's priced at around 1.5k EUR! There are cheaper alternatives that perform almost as well without breaking the bank. If you're doing a lot of AI work, maybe consider a card that's known for better value? Check out some options on PCPartPicker.
I’m based in the EU and can shop from any store within the region, so I’m really just searching for the best deals. I chose the Astral for its thermal quality and reliable performance. Planning to push this setup pretty hard with AI work!