Is This PC Build Good for 3D Art and Gaming?
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MellowOrbit47
Hi! I'm new to building PCs and would appreciate some advice before ordering these parts. I'm a 3D artist working with demanding software such as Maya, Substance Painter, and ZBrush, but I also want the system to handle modern games well. I've checked the parts for compatibility, but I'd like a second opinion on whether this build is balanced and powerful enough for my workload. I'm still deciding on the CPU cooler and would also appreciate recommendations. I'm based in the Czech Republic.
Motherboard: ASUS TUF Gaming B650-PLUS WIFI
Graphics card: MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16G GAMING TRIO OC
CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2
Memory: Kingston FURY Beast Black RGB EXPO 64GB (2×32GB) DDR5-6000 CL30
Storage: Kingston FURY Renegade G5 2TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe
Power supply: be quiet! PURE POWER 13M 1000W
Case: Cougar FV150 RGB Dual-Chamber
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Pay close attention to the case airflow and included fans. The original case setup only included three 120 mm fans without PWM control, which may make it harder to manage temperatures and noise under heavy 3D workloads. The updated Cougar case may be a better fit, but check its fan layout and consider adding quality PWM-controlled intake and exhaust fans.
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With a high-end RTX 5080 and Ryzen 9 processor, a 1000W power supply is a better choice than a lower-wattage unit. It gives the system more headroom for peak power draw and future upgrades, so the 1000W model you listed is a sensible option.
MellowOrbit47: Thanks, that helps confirm the power supply choice.
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MellowOrbit47: I’ve switched to the Cougar FV150 RGB Dual-Chamber and I’m also considering liquid cooling instead of a standard air cooler. I’ll check the airflow and fan options for the case.