Would anyone help me get $2500-$3000 build?
Posted by metrobrooming@reddit | buildapc | View on Reddit | 30 comments
Hello! I was hoping to make a build for around $2500-$3000 max for a pc i could code, edit videos and game decently on. I found a few of my dream parts but after adding everything up, it already costs over $3000 and I haven’t finished yet 🥲
Would anyone be able to recommend some alternatives to make a price a little cheaper but still have good performance? or Should I spend an insane amount and not look back?
I’m a college student almost finishing paying debt, working job and would like to “futureproof” thank you for any help 🙏
CPU: AMD Ryzen 9950X3D ($579 sale price)
GPU: Nvidia 5070Ti Strix ($1149)
Ram: G.Skill Trident Z5 32 GB CL30 ($479)
SSD: WD SN850X 2 TB ($389 sale price)
Mobo: Asus ROG Strix X870E-E ($369)
Cooler: Nautilus 360 RS AIO ($99)
Psu: none yet
Case: none yet
Case fans: none yet
Monitor + KBM: none yet
PixelPete27@reddit
These parts: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/x3bBZQ
With this bundle: https://www.microcenter.com/product/5007393/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d,-gigabyte-x870-gaming-wifi6-am5,-corsair-vengeance-rgb-32gb-ddr5-6000-kit,-computer-build-bundle
I put the cost of the bundle on the CPU, and set the RAM/Mobo to $0
The 9950x3d2 is also out. That bundle is $250 more if you want that CPU instead.
Absolute beast of a PC you'd have.
PixelPete27@reddit
Are you near a microcenter?
ICastCats@reddit
You’re overspending. Get the cheapest 5070 ti, an ATX board that’s B grade. Should knock $300 off the price. Get a Montech century II 850W PSU for $90.
You could potentially get a weaker CPU and just upgrade sooner. Depends how much video editing you’re doing.
metrobrooming@reddit (OP)
thank you so much! yea ive been using a 2011 pc and i finally want to use a modern computer 😭 for video editing id say im at a beginner or average stage user, i dont think ill do too much unless i really learn how to, but i wasn’t sure if 8 cores would be good enough for average workloads like coding + editing im still really new to all of this 🥲
greggm2000@reddit
You don’t need a top of the line motherboard, but I wouldn’t get something super cheap, either. Chances are decent you’ll want to upgrade to Zen 6 X3D or Zen 7 X3D, those are bound to want more power, ofc they should provide a lot more performance as well. Not sure about that AIO, I’m inclined to suggest you get a good air cooler instead. For a monitor, there’s interesting choices too, but if you are bumping up against your budget ceiling, you may need to make compromises for now.
KFC_Junior@reddit
yeah get a 250k or 270k lol, 270k is barely behind the 9950x3d in productivity and a bit ahead of the 9950x in gaming and productivity but it costs the same as a 9700x
AceLamina@reddit
CPU for sure Going with intel is probably your best option, its popular to hate on Intel so I'll probably be downvoted, but their latest refresh is catching up to AMD while a lot cheaper, they're also recommended for productivity anyway, unless you game more, AMD is still good
But I'm not sure why youre building a PC like this while still being in debt technically
But one more thing, I'm someone in a similar situation as you, minus to debt for now, I'm in college for software development but I also game with wanting to learn video editing, one thing I would possibly change is the RAM, when doing basic video editing with DaVinci, my memory usage spikes to 80%+, even reaching above 90% when I'm multitasking
If you multitask like i do a lot and do a lot of video editing, you may need more The GPU is also good, my system is a i7 12700k, 32gb of DDR5, and a 5070ti that I just got last week, so far it handles it like a champ, minus the high RAM usage, may lag after a while. Especially on bigger files
din0skwaad@reddit
Strix sTriX STRIXXX! What a waste of money
CanisMajoris85@reddit
dont' get a strix 5070 ti... get a cheaper version or get a 9070xt for like $720.
get a cheaper 2tb NVMe for like $250-300.
Go to microcenter if it's nearby and get a bundle there.
GeassAye@reddit
9070xt is mainly just for gaming
Big-Pineapple-9954@reddit
With the exception of Cuda cores, a RX 9070 XT can do what a RTX 5070ti can do. And I can't say I have been held back on productivity tasks with my RX 9070 XT.
dronko_fire_blaster@reddit
The intel 270k is not far below the the cpu you have slected, that would save 2 or 3 hundred.
lawrencekhoo@reddit
It'll save only about 120 bucks vs a comparable AMD CPU (the Ryzen 7 9800X3D). The Intel Core Ultra motherboards also tend to cost more than comparable AM5 boards. So, you won't end up saving that much (maybe $80?) going with an Intel build.
That said, $80 saved is $80 in the pocket. And Intel Core Ultra chips are better for video editing and productivity. So, Core Ultra is probably the way to go for OP.
dronko_fire_blaster@reddit
True, Im working on anew pc and useing the 250k, I payed a total of $90 on my mutherboard, and its a pretty good one.
JohnLovesGaming@reddit
It's a lot cheaper to get a prebuilt for some of those specs beside the 9950x3D. Usually a 7800x3D/9800x3D with a 5070ti/9070xt is fine.
https://www.microcenter.com/product/698738/powerspec-g729-gaming-pc this is a pretty good spec, you can always upgrade the CPU later on AM5. Decent 1440p performance and can do 4K. $1699
If you really want NVIDIA tax, or need CUDA and the extra features... (this is better for video editing since you'll primarily be using GPU encoding, and most video editing software favor CUDA.) https://www.microcenter.com/product/698875/powerspec-g730-gaming-pc $1899
Since OP said they were near a microcenter. Otherwise, I would peruse your local costco for prebuilts.
lawrencekhoo@reddit
Here you go: $2500, without sacrificing any real world performance for gaming.
PCPartPicker Part List
lawrencekhoo@reddit
If you want a smaller case, get this Montech. Cheaper, comes with 6 fans.
ecktt@reddit
Overkill. Not necessary. 7800X3D would be a better pair with the 5070Ti.
I suspect you are getting 6000MT/s RAM. Not nessary with AMD "X3D" stacked L3 cache. More RAM, even if slower, would benefit the video editing.
I'm pretty sure you can get a 4TB in that price range. Yes, the WD SN850X is ripping fast, but this is another case where more might be better than faster for video editing.
Absolutely not necessary. A B850 chipset motherboard for 200 less is just fine. Asus Tuf, MSI MAG or ASRock Riptide are all great motherboards.
EliteRigWorks@reddit
You can save a lot here without losing real-world performance.
1.Swap the 9950X3D to a 9800X3D / 7800X3D if gaming is priority
2.Strix 5070 Ti is overpriced — get a cheaper AIB model
3.$479 for 32GB RAM is wild, 32GB DDR5-6000 CL30 should be much cheaper
4.SN850X 2TB at $389 is too high unless prices are weird locally
5.X870E board is nice but unnecessary unless you need specific features
With smarter part choices, you can stay near budget and still have a beast PC for coding, editing, and gaming.
Don’t overspend on “premium” branding.
mikkeldoesstuff@reddit
That's just the price of RAM these days
Previous-Sign5140@reddit
https://computerciti.com/products/crucial-p3-plus-2tb-pcie-gen4-3d-nand-nvme-m-2-ssd Cheaper ssd
whatthesunny@reddit
I'd get less RAM and less SSD for now, maybe. Those things are marked up right now because of the shortage.
For PSUs, put an alert out on SlickDeals and for a pc case, check Facebook Marketplace for something used under $40 -- get your dream case later.
I'd ask friends for extra case fans, monitors, or peripherals they may have sitting around that you can have or borrow. You can buy these later on sale on Prime Day or Black Friday instead.
whatthesunny@reddit
by less i mean 16 GB ram and 512 GB or 1 TB SSD
luisanra@reddit
No 5070ti is worth almost 1200 dollars..
aragorn18@reddit
Are you in the US? Are you near a Micro Center?
metrobrooming@reddit (OP)
hey! yea i live by one not too far actually, ive just been on Amazon and Newegg recently but i heard microcenter had some good stuff! I wasn’t sure if i should just buy a prebuild from there or try by myself it’s been a lot and a little confusing 😭
aragorn18@reddit
They have some great bundles. https://www.microcenter.com/product/5007393/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d,-gigabyte-x870-gaming-wifi6-am5,-corsair-vengeance-rgb-32gb-ddr5-6000-kit,-computer-build-bundle
Sketchiest@reddit
Any good PSU can easily last 10 years, get an "A" rated, ATX 3.x, 80+ gold or better equivalent from PSU Tier List. I'd recommend 1000w for the feeling of "futureproof" lol
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk is a better value if there's a reason to need X870E features. Otherwise look into a B850 chipset to save some costs there.
I wouldn't consider any AIO to be futureproof, get an aircooler instead like Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 and save $60 there.
mikkeldoesstuff@reddit
270k plus is far better bang for your buck especially for video editing (you would need a different mobo).
Get a cheaper 5070 ti. Do you NEED a ti? What about the 5070?
Get a cheaper SSD.
Do you NEED an AIO cooler?
Micro Center is your friend.
As an aside, at the beginning of everything going to shit I bought the same RAM you have for $320 and I thought it was bad.
Mango-is-Mango@reddit
https://pcpartpicker.com/guide/BkrxFT/magnificent-amd-gamingstreaming-build