New pc build incoming
Posted by Few-Simple-9075@reddit | buildapc | View on Reddit | 20 comments
Just pulled the trigger on my new dream build and wanted to share it with r/buildapc. Went a bit “buy once, cry once” with this one 🤣🤣🤣
Specs
CPU: Ryzen 9 9950X3D
GPU: MSI RTX 5090 Gaming Trio OC 32GB
Motherboard: ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme
Cooler: Corsair iCUE LINK TITAN 360 AIO
RAM: 96GB Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5 6000
Storage:
Samsung 990 Pro 4TB
WD Black SN850X 4TB
PSU: Corsair AX1600i Titanium
Case: Lian Li O11 Dynamic EVO XL
Goal
Wanted a no-compromise rig that can handle:
4K max settings gaming for years
Heavy multitasking / productivity
Upgrade runway for future GPU generations
Quiet + cool operation under load
Local dev and AI modelling work
Why I went overkill on some parts
I know the motherboard / PSU / RAM will get called out 😅 but the idea was long-term platform quality, stability, and not needing to revisit core components for a long time. As a sidenote, I'm in IT, so as well as gaming, I need something to run dev work plugging into local AI work I'm doing, so it's not all fun and there is definitely a work element to the build, partly why I went 9950 over the 9800
Would love to hear thoughts / roastings / optimisation tips.
mattricide@reddit
Intel tends to be better for productivity work and at 4k it doesnt really affect gaming that much
Few-Simple-9075@reddit (OP)
I did consider Intel but the 13 and 14 series issues put me off quite a bit, 9x CPUs tend to get solid reviews especially at that split between productivity and gaming
mattricide@reddit
Why would you not consider the latest series for Intel?
Few-Simple-9075@reddit (OP)
Mainly down to the extra 3D v-cache, not knocking the intel chips but the whole issue with the 13 and 14 chipsets put me off quite a bit and with the AMD 3D chips I wanted the extra headroom for the build which still gives me a good balance between gaming and work
mattricide@reddit
I meant why not consider arrow lake and go for either the 285 or 270
Few-Simple-9075@reddit (OP)
Yeah I get you now, I did actually consider the 285 but it was a tossup between the thermal and balance of gaming and productivity that swung it towards the 9950 in the end, certainly wouldn't be put off considering the 285 in the future though
Upbeat_Tea_4953@reddit
9950x3d is best of both worlds, plus will have an upgrade path. Intel will absolutely change the socket on their next CPU launch. In a high end build like this, the 9950x3d is a no brainer imo..
T2_daBest@reddit
But honestly if it works like it should there would be another platform out by the time he needs to upgrade and idk if they'll release another CPU on that socket that would be worth the upgrade over this one.
Upbeat_Tea_4953@reddit
What? AMD already said Zen 6 is going to be AM5 socket. They’re still supporting AM4 socket after 10 years. You can barely find an LGA1700 mobo at this point because it’s obsolete and 13th/14th gen Intel CPU’s are, what, 4-6 year old?
T2_daBest@reddit
Well yeah, it'll still have support but do you think one of the zen6 CPUs will be enough to make it a worthy upgrade from the 9950x3d. Most likely it will be better but will it be worth it?
Upbeat_Tea_4953@reddit
Someone building that high end a rig probably wants the latest and greatest, honestly.. 7800x3d to 9800x3d was a pretty substantial bump in performance, and with the rumors regarding Zen 6, that gap MAY be larger.. It's the one piece of computer technology that seems to come out with meaningful gen over gen improvements when we compare it to things like GPU's..
T2_daBest@reddit
Right right, only if I could afford to keep the lastest and greatest. I heard mixed reviews about how much of a difference a 7800x3d to a 9800x3d in gaming above 1080p. I figured it wouldn't be worth it but what you said makes sense
Upbeat_Tea_4953@reddit
A lot of games are becoming much more cpu dependent even at 1440p, which is kind of crazy but here we are.
T2_daBest@reddit
Well Im glad I got mine because these prices only going up. I have to try BF6 since I heard it does better with CPU upgrades
Turbulent_Grape_2686@reddit
Since you got the big boy PSU, consider running 240vac to it. Will save you money on power bill. I done that with my monster build, with a 1600 watt psu, easily knocked $40 off my power bill.
Turbulent_Grape_2686@reddit
Sounds awesome. My only suggestion for you is to get a 1600 watt or bigger PSU. You'll need it for that monster GPU. And, if you can, run 240vac to it, that will save you a lot of money on your power bill. Good luck, have fun & don't fry !
-UserRemoved-@reddit
There isn't really anything to comment on for top end parts. We can't suggest better since that doesn't exist, and value is not a priority. It'll work fine, if that's what you want then go for it.
Opening-Pilot-3975@reddit
if i was iT i will use it as a cope to build something similar lol
9okm@reddit
I mean, if you need it, and have the money for it, all sounds fine to me.
Few-Simple-9075@reddit (OP)
Cheers buddy, it's replacing my old rig which was starting to show it's age with dev work and 4k gaming