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Hello everyone,
I haven't been following the latest updates in PC building for some time and noticed how much progress has been made. We're getting into DDR5 RAM and AMD is shifting away from AM4 – that's really interesting!
I'm currently assembling a PC and wanted to find out if there are newer or better options I might not have considered. Your opinions would be greatly appreciated.
My budget is around 20 million IDR, which is approximately 1,200 Euros or 1,350 USD. This covers just the tower cost.
The purpose of this system is a blend of gaming and photo/video editing. I'm a YouTuber aiming to build a home PC that supports both professional work and some gaming. I plan to play Baldur's Gate III and expect it to handle 1440p smoothly, with similar titles in the future.
More importantly, I'll be using multiple monitors and need a machine capable of running several Adobe applications at once. Rendering 1080p videos from home is also on the list.
Current setup (based on EU PCPartpicker prices):
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 4.7 GHz, 6-core
- Cooler: Deepcool AK620
- Motherboard: MSI PRO B650-P AM5
- RAM: Corsair Vengeance 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-5600 CL36
- Storage: Crucial P5 Plus 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0
- GPU: KFA2 RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB
- Case: Corsair 4000D Airflow ATX
- PSU: Cooler Master V850 V2
- Fan: be quiet! Pure Wings 2 87 CFM
Total cost comes to about 1297.84 IDR (€1297.84), including shipping and taxes.
My thoughts:
- RAM: I'm unfamiliar with DDR5 – any tips or concerns?
- RAM: Adding another 32GB might affect stability with four sticks.
- Storage: I'll expand as needed and already have some HDDs for backup.
- GPU: Nvidia is generally better for Adobe, but should I look into AMD options?
- GPU: Would a 3070Ti be worth it for gaming performance, or would the new architecture suit my work better?
Any advice would be much appreciated.
NVIDIA is highly likely to perform better in many productivity-oriented systems, such as video production. Features like DLSS will also be beneficial.
When aiming for 64GB of RAM, ensure you have a dual-stick configuration rather than a quad-stick setup, because adding more RAM sticks can strain the integrated memory controller in the processor. Many have encountered difficulties getting four sticks to function properly on recent platforms. With newer BIOS updates, this issue should improve.
If purchasing a new system, it makes sense to opt for the latest GPU architecture, especially if you're using an RTX3070Ti; I would recommend sticking to that model to avoid unnecessary costs later.
Ryzen is quite sensitive to RAM. Make sure any RAM you purchase is compatible with your processor's motherboard RAM level list. Or, confirm directly with the RAM manufacturer. If you plan to use 64GB of RAM, consider buying a 64GB kit right away. Tasks like photo editing can benefit from using RAM to prevent file I/O issues. More is better. RAM should come in a single compatible package to function correctly. Four stick kits pose challenges for motherboard management. Adding RAM—even with the same part number—doesn’t guarantee compatibility. Different components can still meet the same specifications.
Or, purchase 32 GB of RAM immediately, and then in the future buy a 64 GB kit and reduce expenses by selling the 32 GB unit.
Current prices for the type of RAM the user selected are €92 for two 16GB units, €208 for four 16GB units, and €196 for two 32GB units. The decision hinges on whether the user's budget can accommodate the additional €100 (equivalent to IDR), or if they'd prefer to delay the purchase.
In my opinion, if the user has the extra €100, it would be wiser to invest in additional storage instead. A 1 TB system is sufficient for a PC used for gaming and video editing; although there are some unused HDDs available, they will be significantly slower than an NVMe drive. I believe combining 64 GB with an HDD will result in much slower performance compared to using just 32 GB with an NVMe drive.
Avoid the 4060 8gb, opt for the 7800xt or go with the 4070ti. 8gb in 2023 is considered a scam!
( I'm not fully confident about Nvidia's strengths over AMD in production tasks. I've only read briefly that Nvidia outperforms AMD in certain areas, but it's unclear if this applies to video editing or whether their tools are better. )
Make sure the AK620 is compatible with your motherboard. Dual tower coolers might get clogged with RAM cases, but it should be okay for a tower setup.
The Cl30 6000 works well with Zen 4 CPUs.
Perhaps a non-X 7700 could be a better choice than the 7600x, even though it's more expensive. The non-X CPUs are a bit cheaper and easier to cool.
NVIDIA is likely to perform well in many productivity-oriented systems, such as video production. DLSS and CUDA cores provide advantages here, and NVIDIAs codec tends to be superior for encoding and decoding. The usual advice I still hold is that AMD provides excellent value, particularly for gaming, while NVIDIA remains the leader in editing. AMD isn't necessarily rushing to compete in this area until recently.