I'm in the process of building a custom PC for three main uses: 3D modeling and rendering with Blender, high-end gaming with the best graphics settings possible, and CPU-intensive coding projects. I'm looking for a build that offers top-notch performance, graphics quality, and longevity, and cost isn't a concern. I've narrowed it down to two builds:
**Build 1:**
- AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D
- Asus X870E-E ROG Strix Gaming Wi-Fi 7 & Bluetooth (DDR5)
- Asus ARGB Prime LC 240mm AIO
- Nvidia RTX 5080 16 GB
- WD Black SN850X 2 TB Gen.4
- Toshiba 4 TB HDD
- G.Skill RGB Trident Z5 Neo 64 GB DDR5 6000 MHz
- Thermalright 1200W 80+ Gold
- Un-Activated Windows 11 Home 64-Bit
**Build 2:**
- GIGABYTE GP UD 1000GM PG5 80+ GOLD
- AMD Ryzen 9 9950 X3D 16C/32T
- GIGABYTE X87 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
- ARCTIC LIQUID FREEZER III 360MM
- GIGABYTE RTX 5080 16GB GAMING OC
- SAMSUNG 990 PRO 2TB NVME M.2 PCIE4
- KLEW CRAS V RGB 6000 MHZ CL30 64GB KIT
I'd love to hear opinions on which build would be more suitable for my needs!
3 Answers
Build 1 looks good, but if cost is really not a problem, you might want to look into a 5090 GPU instead of the 5080 for maximized performance. Also, why limit yourself to 64GB of RAM? If you're going all out, upgrading to 128GB could be worthwhile. Just remember, balancing both gaming and productivity often involves some compromises. Focus on what you need the most!
I'd say Build 2 is the way to go. The 9950X3D is generally faster for both modeling and gaming compared to the 9900X3D. Just a heads up though, you might want to consider changing the PSU; I've had bad experiences with Gigabyte's power supplies. Even so, a 1200W PSU should give you more than enough power for the long run.
I'd recommend Build 2 as well. The 9950X3D gives you a better balance for both productivity and high-end gaming. But again, switch that PSU if you can! And if budget allows, consider a 4TB SSD and bumping the RAM to 96 GB; it’ll help in the long run.
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