Checklist for final build and questions for creator build
Checklist for final build and questions for creator build
New components are arriving, though I still have a few queries and expect more as I begin assembling everything.
This build is mainly for After Effects, 4K+ video editing, Cinema 4D + Octane, and some Unreal Engine projects.
- AMD Ryzen 9 7950X 4.5 GHz 16-Core Processor
- Aorus x670 Elite AX Rev 1.3
- G.Skill Flare X5 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-5200 CL36
- 3x Crucial P3 Plus 4 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVMe SSD
- ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 360 56.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
- Three front intake fans, one rear exhaust – keep it quiet! Silent Wings 4 51.3 CFM 140 mm fan
- Fractal Design Meshify 2 XL ATX Full Tower Case
PC PART PICKER:
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/9yTBjn
MOBO MANUAL:
https://download.gigabyte.com/FileL...13...31eed5e808
BIOS PAGE:
https://www.aorus.com/motherboards/X670-...13/Support
Questions:
- Should I consider a 4090 24GB or wait? Is there a 50-series option available?
- Can I connect a monitor to the motherboard for testing without the GPU?
- Do I need any modifications to the BIOS before installing the CPU? The board includes a dedicated QFLASH?
- Should I adjust the BIOS settings after booting to set up the 5200 RAM? EXPO?
- What’s the best installation path across my three main NVMe drives for OS, apps, project files, and general assets?
(For After Effects projects with 4K–8K video, storage usage is over 20–30GB; UE5 projects can exceed 100GB. I’m reviewing many installation videos and reading as much as possible. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.)
Thanks
Check for a 50-series card.
Yes, the 7950x includes an iGPU.
Not required, but possible.
Try Expo and see if stability remains.
Unknown.
I will highlight from my recent experience that trying 4 sticks of DDR5 XMP/EXPO memory can be quite challenging. Therefore, sticking to slower speeds makes sense if you intend to add more later. To be honest, the performance I achieved with 4x32GB was only 4800, and it didn’t perform well. If I adjusted the settings, it would have booted successfully after several failed memory tests using DDR5 3600. For a creator build today, I suggest 2x48GB kits, which are now available in 5600 and even 6000 options. If you decide to go with 64GB, then 6000/6400 CL30/CL32 is easily accessible and functions perfectly.