Hi everyone,

I'm a recent graduate in machine learning interested in applying ML in video games. I have never built a PC before so please understand that I don't really know what I'm doing. I plan to use this build for:

* Machine Learning

* Video Games

* ML Workflows in Video Game Engines (I think this motivates more than "above average" compute)

I have an attempt for a high-end PC below. I'm also considering waiting for NVidia's 50 series to release instead of going for an RTX 4090. Would greatly appreciate feedback. Money is not an issue, just want to make sure I have a high quality and reliable setup for my needs and that there aren't any technical incompatibilities that could potentially break my setup. Thanks so much!

[PCPartPicker Part List](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/2pk6XR)

Type|Item|Price

:----|:----|:----

**CPU** | [Intel Core i9-14900K 3.2 GHz 24-Core Processor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/ZLjRsY/intel-core-i9-14900k-32-ghz-24-core-processor-bx8071514900k) | $438.49 @ Amazon

**CPU Cooler** | [Noctua NH-U12S chromax.black 55 CFM CPU Cooler](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/dMVG3C/noctua-nh-u12s-chromaxblack-55-cfm-cpu-cooler-nh-u12s-chromaxblack) | $89.95 @ Amazon

**Motherboard** | [Asus ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI II ATX LGA1700 Motherboard](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/KzCZxr/asus-rog-strix-z790-e-gaming-wifi-ii-atx-lga1700-motherboard-rog-strix-z790-e-gaming-wifi-ii) | $379.99 @ Amazon

**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/8ZQKHx/corsair-vengeance-64-gb-2-x-32-gb-ddr5-6000-cl30-memory-cmk64gx5m2b6000c30) | $220.99 @ Amazon

**Storage** | [Samsung 990 Pro 4 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/RKYmP6/samsung-990-pro-4-tb-m2-2280-pcie-40-x4-nvme-solid-state-drive-mz-v9p4t0bw) | $299.99 @ Amazon

**Video Card** | [NVIDIA Founders Edition GeForce RTX 4090 24 GB Video Card](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/BCGbt6/nvidia-founders-edition-geforce-rtx-4090-24-gb-video-card-900-1g136-2530-000) |-

**Case** | [Corsair 4000D Airflow ATX Mid Tower Case](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/bCYQzy/corsair-4000d-airflow-atx-mid-tower-case-cc-9011200-ww) | $89.99 @ Walmart

**Power Supply** | [Corsair HX1500i (2023) 1500 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/fFbRsY/corsair-hx1500i-2023-1500-w-80-platinum-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-cp-9020261-na) | $359.98 @ Amazon

**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 11 Pro Retail - Download 64-bit](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/VCTp99/microsoft-windows-11-pro-retail-download-64-bit-fqc-10572) | $199.98 @ Newegg

| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |

| **Total** | **$2079.36**

| Generated by [PCPartPicker](https://pcpartpicker.com) 2024-11-18 18:16 EST-0500 |

EDIT:

Meanwhile, is there any reason I shouldn't just purchase a pre-built at this point like:

[Panorama Gamer Desktop PC (NVD GeForce RTX 4090, Intel 24-Core i9-14900KF Processor, 96GB RAM, 2TB NVMe SSD + 12TB HDD, WiFi + BT, Windows 11 Pro) High-Airflow RGB Gaming Computer](https://www.amazon.com/Panorama-PC-i9-14900KF-Processor-High-Airflow/dp/B0CW7DYS3X/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=2XS5BPW3XE8GC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.DosDvvPvGsEAAlrRcvGTmeiAycbHRsbsGSYxMXlR5j7Wk1ccwqv1qiqUSQ18BDgzk_80eycrqWPmeN_j8yJrzQPQqy643rJRCotmRgGjEPem2fvcA2A-KEmqtpKNKTZcJnN8c-7P3AS35-JsC84jb5Zf30K_KweG2__2z02WEHcXm4PUhjH0cPXTlceN7fJ387wneV4A9TFJI5rYSmYyg0iH7yCf_n79bQ3IzzSxyYE.kDACiuaPMcL0sFxtV99Zp8Z4Ts0N0E0uMJiKD9LNNxE&dib_tag=se&keywords=Corsair%2BPC&qid=1731971947&sprefix=corsair%2Bpc%2Caps%2C344&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1)