Need opinions on my first High-End 3D/Gaming PC Build
Posted by Slight_Stomach5917@reddit | buildapc | View on Reddit | 4 comments
Hey everyone, this is my first post here and I’d love to get your opinion on this build. I have a basic understanding of how computers work, but I’m definitely still an amateur, so I used AI to help put together a build that shouldn’t have compatibility issues or bottlenecks.
My goal with this PC is to work with 3D rendering and video editing, while also being able to play games at high settings for many years to come, ideally something that’ll last close to the next decade if possible.
So if you could take a look at the configuration and point out any mistakes, incompatibilities, or improvements, I’d really appreciate it. Thanks a lot for your time!
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Processor (CPU)
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Intel Core Ultra 9 285K (Arrow Lake)
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Motherboard
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MSI MAG Z890 Tomahawk WiFi
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System Memory (RAM)
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Corsair Vengeance Black 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6400MHz
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Part Number: CMK96GX5M2B6400C32
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Graphics Card (GPU)
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Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 Solid Core OC 16GB GDDR7
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Primary Storage (PCIe 5.0 for Future-Proofing / Cache Workloads)
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Crucial T700 2TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSD
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Alternative: Crucial T705 2TB ---------------------------------------(Interestingly, I asked ChatGPT for a second opinion and it mentioned that going with a Gen 5 SSD might cost significantly more for only a small real-world performance gain. Instead, it recommended a Samsung 990 Pro 4TB. Does that make sense?)
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Secondary Storage (Mass Storage)
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WD Black SN850X 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD (No Heatsink)
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CPU Liquid Cooler
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Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 (or III 360 A-RGB)
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Power Supply (PSU)
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Antec HCG 1200 Pro Platinum 1200W Fully Modular ATX 3.1 PSU
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PC Case
APNX Creator C1 ChromaFlair Mid Tower Case
- Some extra fans
I’m planning to buy the parts separately and hire a professional in my area to assemble the PC for me, so I’m not in a rush. I’ll be keeping an eye out for sales and discounts whenever possible.
So if you guys want to roast my build, that would honestly help a lot. Thanks!
GestureArtist@reddit
Intel 270k plus is faster than 285k and cheaper
N00B_N00M@reddit
Always double check with claude , chatgpt gives answers like 10 year old, while claude like someone junior staff
greggm2000@reddit
The 285K CPU is a bad choice here. Not only does the 270K Plus get very close to it in performance, but it is on a dead platform, and next-gen CPUs that’ll offer a lot more performance, are less than a year today. If you need to build now, for a high-end build like this, go with a 9800X3D.. though going with the cheaper 7800X3D and swapping it out for a (Zen 6) 11800X3D in less than a year for likely 2x multicore performance.. 4x if you go for the top-end 24-core part, could be a smart choice. Ofc if you go AMD, you’ll need a different MB. Otherwise, a solid choice, and get a good monitor.. there’s some really interesting choices now, for the high-end builder.
AskingForAPallet@reddit
So the AI suggestions aren't wrong per se. It's just giving you really overpriced options
CPU - Go with the 270k Plus instead. Same performance but like half the price
Motherboard - This depends on what you want in terms of storage and features. You can look up this mass review: https://www.techspot.com/review/2949-intel-z890-motherboards/ . But generally you want to set out how many SSD slots you want, how many usb ports do you need and then see the review above for good options
RAM - I'm gonna be honest with you, RAM prices are pure ass right now. 64gb is enough for 3D rendering. Current Intel uses DDR5 RAM so just look for good deals and look up guides on which to pick
GPU - 5070 Ti is a better price/performance choice than the 5080. They're not really far apart in power and you can save yourself a few hundred dollars. As for which GPU brands, most are fine but I would personally avoid the cheapest model of each brand (you can google that). It's better to get a reliable model if you want your card to last a whole decade. Preferably get MSI or Asus
Storage - Just get gen 4 SSDs. Current prices are wack and going more premium won't help you much. Just make sure whatever SSD you choose has TLC in the product description (and not QLC). Loads of youtubers online covering deals and midrange options are the sweet spots
CPU cooler - If you want your pc to go untouched for a decade, go with air cooler. Get fual tower coolers, maybe ID-Cooling A620 Pro SE. Liquid coolers are hit or miss when it comes to how long they last
PSU - 850w should be plenty for your build, maybe 1000w if you really want to stretch it. Here's a whole tier list on power supplies: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1akCHL7Vhzk_EhrpIGkz8zTEvYfLDcaSpZRB6Xt6JWkc/htmlview . Go for A or at least B tier for whatever is available to you
PC Case - This is subjective. Just make sure whatever case you choose can fit your motherboard, your GPU and does a decent job at cooling. Plenty of reviews on youtube. Some brands to start with are Montech, Lian Li, Hyte, NZXT