I'm building my first computer and I'm not very experienced, but I've done some research. I need to know if the parts I selected are good for CAD and 3D rendering. Here's what I've picked out (the 5080 FE was given to me by my brother):
- **CPU**: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 4.7 GHz 8-Core Processor ($499.00 @ Amazon)
- **CPU Cooler**: EK EK-Nucleus AIO CR360 Lux D-RGB 72 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($163.99 @ Amazon)
- **Motherboard**: ASRock B850M Pro-A WiFi Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard ($229.14 @ Amazon)
- **Memory**: Silicon Power XPOWER Zenith Gaming 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($169.97 @ Newegg Sellers)
- **Storage**: Solidigm P41 Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($135.49 @ Adorama)
- **Video Card**: NVIDIA Founders Edition GeForce RTX 5080 16 GB Video Card
- **Case**: Fractal Design North XL ATX Full Tower Case ($179.99 @ Amazon)
- **Power Supply**: Corsair RM1000e (2023) 1000 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($154.99 @ Best Buy)
- **Operating System**: Microsoft Windows 11 Home OEM - DVD 64-bit ($119.99 @ Amazon)
The total comes to $1652.56. Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts where applicable. I appreciate any feedback!
2 Answers
If CAD and 3D rendering is your goal, you should probably look into an AMD Ryzen 9 processor instead of the 9800X3D. The AIO cooler can be cheaper, and I'm not sure a Micro ATX motherboard is the best fit for your full tower case. Also, consider a higher-quality SSD that has DRAM for better performance. And honestly, skip physical Windows—they're not worth it.
Haha, I get that! Sometimes we just add things in a sleepy haze.
Honestly, I wouldn't recommend the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D for CAD and 3D rendering. Those chips are more optimized for gaming. You might want to consider an Intel CPU instead. Also, your AIO cooler could be improved since there are more cost-effective options that perform just as well. Plus, think about using a better-known SSD brand for reliability.
What do you think about this motherboard for an Intel i9-14900K?
Do you have any specific SSD brands in mind?
What's a good motherboard option for an i9-14900K?