Create AdviceTime for a fresh project, seeking expert help.
Create AdviceTime for a fresh project, seeking expert help.
I recently encountered a Z370 platform die and have been disconnected from tech discussions for several years. I seldom follow tech news after setting up my PC, so I'm seeking guidance here. I'm looking for someone more objective than on Reddit to recommend a system that will serve me well for at least four to five years. While I prefer continuing with Intel since it's familiar, I'm not too concerned about the GPU. My main goal is achieving top performance for the price. Ideally, I'd avoid RGB decorations wherever possible.
Priority list:
Use case: Blender > Photoshop > Lightroom > Gaming > Plex.
Budget: around $6000 in Canadian pesos or roughly 4K USD.
Form factor: Mid-tower preferred.
Please advise, team.
Best regards,
SCP
Right away, I aim to challenge Intel's position. Not because their products are flawed, but because their newest chips feature two distinct core types—performance and efficiency cores. This means you’ll achieve better results with an AMD processor, particularly when running CPU-intensive tasks such as Blender. AMD has consistently outperformed Intel in multicore scenarios. If you’re committed to Intel, I completely get that perspective. Still, here’s the breakdown of the components.
I wasn't expecting such a brief yet detailed reply, especially with the urgency! I did see some users facing problems with their RTX 4090s, and the whole melted sockets situation has really dampened my confidence in NVIDIA until they sort things out. It seems like it won't be until their next release that things will improve. Sigh...
You're perfectly suited for an AMD card or a more affordable NVIDIA model. If you're not concerned about NVIDIA's exclusive features such as DLSS, external software, or advanced ray tracing, AMD offers great value. With your budget, the RX 7900 XTX is a solid choice and will save you a significant amount of money. Hope this helps, stay safe.
Here is the list:
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
Intel Core i9-14900K 3.2 GHz 24-Core Processor
($799.00 @ Newegg Canada)
CPU Cooler:
Corsair iCUE H150i RGB ELITE 65.57 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
($239.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Motherboard:
Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX ATX LGA1700 Motherboard
($319.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory:
G.Skill Ripjaws S5 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
($264.97 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage:
Western Digital Black SN850X 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
($179.97 @ Newegg Canada)
Video Card:
Gigabyte GAMING OC GeForce RTX 4090 24 GB Video Card
($2733.04 @ Newegg Canada)
Case:
Phanteks Enthoo Pro 2 ATX Full Tower Case
($199.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply:
Corsair HX1000i (2023) 1000 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
($304.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Total:
$5041.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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PCPartPicker
2023-12-09 03:34 EST-0500
All high quality components. And a silent build.
But as I said it is bit over priced due to GPU. By around C$500.
If you are fine with it being bit overpriced. Go for it. Or wait for the price to come down.
Performance variations between intel and amd remain negligible at any price level.
It’s best to stay within the more known setup.
This also holds true for the nvidia/radeon discussion.
What equipment are you using right now?
Would you consider repurposing some components if feasible?
I wasn't using any NVME. The only component worth keeping from my previous build might be the Supernova 1000W P2? Maybe the cooler master haf x? The rest is antiquated garbage tbf. At this stage, and not knowing how future GPUs will fair pertaining to power requirements and such - I would have greater peace of mind buying something modern that's at minimum 1200W for more futureproofing headroom.
I have considered every piece of advice offered here. I'm currently waiting for parts to arrive at my local brick and mortar shop, as it appears the vast majority of components, mainly the 4090s, tomahawk z790, and the 990 pro ssds of all sizes, are currently out of stock. Memory express does have a special order available on the matrix 4090 smdh. They explicitly stated that the other AIBs will not be available for the foreseeable future.
Thanks for all the help.
RTX4090 really shines. This GPU is on a completely new level compared to anything else available. If I had to pick one worthy option from this generation, it would be NVIDIA. Even though AMD GPUs offer better value, they come with some issues like driver instability. Still, their CPU stability and performance in areas like ray-tracing and AI give them an advantage over AMD.
It's really impressive how NVIDIA continues to surpass AMD in the enthusiast market today. Initially, I thought AMD would have made notable progress in narrowing the gap over the past few years. As they say, ignorance is bliss! My only choice seems to be searching for a 4090 and praying it doesn't malfunction, or opting for a used 3090Ti to see what NVIDIA reveals at CES. Choices, choices...