I'm building my first high-end PC specifically for AI applications and video editing. Here's the setup I'm aiming for:
- **CPU**: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D with a Con Contact Frame from ThermalRight
- **Cooling**: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 360 ARGB
- **Motherboard**: MSI B650M Gaming Plus WiFi m-ATX
- **RAM**: Crucial Pro 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5-5600 CL46
- **GPU**: PNY EPIC-X RGB OC RTX 5090 with 32GB VRAM
- **Storage**: Two Samsung 990 Evo Plus 2TB PCIe 5.0 drives
- **Power Supply**: MSI MEG Ai1300P 80+ Platinum Full Modular
- **Case**: Corsair 4000D frame
The total cost is around $5000-$5200. I am particularly concerned about the cooling system and whether this build might run too noisy. Also, any advice on how to cut costs would be appreciated since I'd love to drop about $1000 from the budget, though I know prices are high right now.
Lastly, I'm wondering if it's worth considering switching to a Mac Pro with a MidJourney subscription for 2-3 years instead. Would that be a better option financially?
2 Answers
It looks like you're planning to put dual PCIe 5 SSDs in a B650 motherboard, but keep in mind that it doesn't support PCIe 5, so you might be wasting your money on those expensive SSDs. You might want to consider upgrading to a B850 board instead. Also, for your power supply, a 1000-watt unit should suffice, but I recommend looking into an ATX 3.1 PSU for optimal performance. If you're trying to save cash, consider swapping in a Thermalright Phantom Spirit cooler instead of the more expensive options you have listed.
I'd suggest swapping out your CPU for the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X instead of the 7800X3D. It may offer better performance for your tasks, especially if you're looking into heavy AI work and video editing. It can handle multitasking better and might give you extra headroom for future upgrades.
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