Hey everyone! After weeks of researching, I'm finally ready to purchase parts for my first PC build. I mainly plan to use it for productivity with Adobe programs like Premiere and After Effects, plus a bit of Blender for fun. Gaming and streaming will be more of a casual side activity, so I'm not building primarily for that.
Here's what I've got in mind:
- **CPU**: Intel i9-12900k
- **Motherboard**: ASUS Z790 Prime Gaming WIFI7 Intel LGA 1700 ATX
- **RAM**: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB DDR5-6000 (I'm planning to upgrade to at least 64GB or even 128GB)
- **GPU**: I've been eyeing the 5060 Ti 16GB for around $500, but I'm considering the RTX 3060 12GB for about $285 instead. I'd love some thoughts on this since it's a big decision for me.
- **Storage**: Samsung 990 PRO 2TB SSD
- **Power Supply**: Corsair RM750e 750W
- **Cooler**: Lian Li Galahad II Trinity 360mm AIO (open to suggestions here; aesthetics are a factor, but I want something effective)
- **Case**: Lian Li 011 Vision Compact
I've also looked at AMD options, but Intel and Nvidia seem to fit my needs better within my budget. Let me know if I'm mistaken!
3 Answers
Check out Puget Systems’ articles on hardware recommendations for After Effects and Premiere; they can provide insights on GPU options. As for the i9-12900k, it’s solid for a video compositing setup. Just be cautious with RAM—DDR5 may not work well with more than two sticks on consumer motherboards, so plan accordingly. Your PSU could also use an upgrade to at least 850W for safety with this setup. And you might want additional storage since 2TB can fill up fast on a media workstation. The 990 Pro is good, but a PCIe 4.0 SSD like the WD SN850x could save you some cash! I’m not the best at cooling advice, but a 360mm should work well for the i9. Good luck!
Thanks for the detailed info! I appreciate it! I'm definitely considering those storage options because I want to avoid running out of space.
Here’s a CPU benchmark comparison for the i9-12900k and AMD Ryzen 9 9900X. Depending on your usage, the Ryzen might offer some advantages, especially in certain tasks, but Intel supports more video formats which could benefit you in video editing. I’ll share a couple of links if you want to look deeper into that comparison.
Intel does have some advantages there, especially for encoding tasks. Make sure to weigh those factors!
Yeah, I was looking into the Ryzen options too, but I’m wondering if I’ll still miss Intel’s QuickSync for video tasks.
I hear you on the GPU struggle. You don’t need top-tier if you can manage with a decent card for your needs. The price difference is significant, and a slightly slower GPU can still get the job done for your editing needs.
For the power supply, going higher wattage is a good move. It’s better to have headroom for power-hungry components.