I've invested around $6,500+ into my PC setup, which includes an x870E-E ROG STRIX motherboard, 128GB of DDR5 RAM, a Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU, and 8TB of storage with a 990 Pro SSD and a WD Black 4TB SSD. I primarily work with 3D modeling and am currently involved in a large game project using Unreal Engine 5. I'm looking for suggestions on any upgrades I should consider. I prefer AMD hardware because of their reliable drivers.
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If you're mainly just modeling and not heavily compiling, it might be overkill to have 128GB of RAM and the 9950X3D. You could consider reducing to about 64-96GB and switching to a 9900X, which could allow for more investment in a better GPU.
Honestly, I find the 9070 XT isn't ideal for 3D modeling. Even a 5060 Ti could outperform it in some scenarios.
Honestly, for over $6k, you might want to think about getting a 5090. It’s definitely the top choice for work related to UE5.
Yeah, but switching to a 5090 would push my budget to around $9k. It’s a tough decision.
The x3d chip offers significant benefits for my 3D modeling tasks, and I do utilize the full 128GB for my projects.