I'm about to dive into buying my PC components and I've got a list ready. I'll be picking up the case locally since there's no way to transport something that large. Here's what I have so far:
- **CPU:** AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D (16-Core, 4.3 GHz) - $663.95
- **CPU Cooler:** Asus ROG STRIX LC II ARGB Liquid Cooler - $189.99
- **Motherboard:** MSI MPG X870E EDGE TI WIFI ATX AM5 - $299.99
- **Memory:** G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB 48 GB (2 x 24 GB) DDR5-6000 - $269.99
- **Storage:** Samsung 9100 PRO 4 TB PCIe 5.0 NVME SSD - $398.73
- **Video Card:** XFX Mercury OC Radeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB - $849.99
- **Power Supply:** Thermaltake Toughpower GT 850 W 80+ Gold - $109.99
Total comes to about $2782.63. I'd love to hear any recommendations or advice on this setup!
2 Answers
Honestly, you might want to rethink your entire build. The Ryzen 9 9950X3D and the 9070XT are pretty pricey for what they offer. You could get a better deal with something like the 5070Ti and a Thermalright AIO cooler instead of the Asus one. Plus, you can save by going for 64GB of RAM, which could actually be cheaper than the 48GB option you've chosen. This way, you can keep performance high without breaking the bank!
No problem with brand mixing! Just check compatibility on your motherboard for best performance.
You could actually save around $800 by downgrading a few components without losing much performance. If you’re primarily gaming, consider switching to the Ryzen 7 9800X3D or even the 7800X3D, as you'd only see about an 8% drop depending on the game. For the motherboard, a B850 model like the Gigabyte Aorus Elite could save you about $100. You could switch to a simpler air cooler to cut down costs too. Also, consider a PCIe 4.0 SSD; it’ll perform great and save you about $200. As for the GPU, the Swift model could save cash while still giving decent performance. The PSU appears solid, but you might want to get RAM with CL30 timings to save some bucks too; the difference in performance is minimal unless you're really into e-sports.
Should I really downgrade the CPU or other parts for video editing and graphic design? Is CL26 that crucial for my work?
If you're focused on editing, those specs still matter for render times. CL30 should work fine for your needs.
Is it fine to mix brands for CPU and GPU, or does that affect performance?