Hey everyone! It's been a decade since I last built a PC and I'm finally ready for an upgrade. I plan to use this new setup for software like Revit, Lumion, and the Adobe Creative Cloud, along with some light work in Blender, Rhino, and SketchUp—plus, I want to do a bit of gaming as it's going to be my home PC.
I've put together a parts list and I'm really interested in your feedback. My goal is to get the best value while selecting solid components. Here's my thought process on each choice:
- **CPU:** I'm looking at the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D for its balance of cores and L3 cache. I was initially considering the 9900X or 9950X but I think the 9950X3D will give me the best gaming and software performance mix.
- **GPU:** Going with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 since upgrading to 5090 feels unjustifiable for my needs and budget.
- **Motherboard:** I chose the Gigabyte X870E to stay ahead technology-wise with the Gen5 SSD, even if it is a bit overkill.
- **RAM:** I found a deal on 32GB RAM through the motherboard purchase, but I might eventually upgrade to 64GB.
- **Storage:** I'm torn on whether Gen5 SSDs are worth it, but I want a drive that lasts since I don't plan on upgrading often.
- **Case:** I just think it's nice and fits my aesthetic.
- **Cooler:** The cooler is included with the CPU via a Newegg deal.
- **Power Supply:** I opted for a Lian Li 1000W PSU for extra headroom and it comes with matching cables, saving me the cost of custom ones later.
Here's the breakdown of costs:
- Total without the GPU is about $1572.94. I might just change the Gen5 SSD to a SN850X for around $1492 total before the graphics card.
Check out my full parts list here: [PCPartPicker Part List](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/MynpLc). Would love to hear your thoughts on any adjustments to make this a better build for my needs!
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Your build definitely looks solid, but you might need to reconsider your budget overall. The RTX 5080 alone is priced around $1200-$1300, which is quite steep. Also, while the 9950X3D is a powerhouse, it might be more than you need for architecture software. The standard 9950X could save you some cash without sacrificing performance in your workloads! As for the motherboard, don’t feel pressured to get the pricey X870E unless you have specific needs it fulfills. Finally, for your SSD, a solid PCIe 4.0 drive would serve you perfectly fine.
Try looking at options like the 5070 Ti; it's cheaper yet offers around 15% less performance, which is worth it if you're on a budget. Lots of good choices you can make to trim costs without losing quality!
Definitely listen to this! The 9950X will handle your tasks just as well for a lower price. Plus, there are other solid GPU options that save you money without sacrificing too much performance.