Discuss building a new motherboard and selecting a 4090 GPU?
Discuss building a new motherboard and selecting a 4090 GPU?
Hello – seeking guidance on motherboards and overall feedback about this assembly (besides the 4090/i9 14900k, which I chose despite being a bit excessive).
Current thoughts on the build:
https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Calnoc/saved/HGpjGX
I already have the RTX 4090 Gaming OC 24GB and a PNY GeForce RTX 4090 24GB XLR8 Gaming VERTO EPIC-X RGB – I’d appreciate some input (previous attempts were for Founders Edition, but not successful).
Estimated purchase timing: this week
Budget flexibility: I’m open to adjustments, especially around the 4090 and i9 14900k
Usage priorities from most to least critical:
Daily productivity (Excel, Python – not heavy ML), ultra-wide/4K gaming – aware it’ll be too much for that, but not planning a major upgrade soon
Monitor: no
Upgrade items:
New build – seeking advice on the motherboard, weighing two 4090 GPUs and general feedback. For the board, I want something durable enough for 5-10 years, without extra bells and whistles (just a couple M.2 drives maybe, possibly one SATA). I don’t need a PCIE5 SSD and believe it won’t significantly impact GPU speed if the chipset drops from X16 to X8. Wi-Fi is nice to have. I don’t require an extra CPU for BIOS updates if the board supports it when it arrives for 14th-gen compatibility, so if that’s a possibility, I’d prefer something with straightforward BIOS updates via USB.
Current board info on the ASROCK Riptide QVL page says the 4TB WD SN850X is compatible, but the 2TB isn’t listed – should that be a concern?
OS: no need
Best part of the site for parts: quick shipping preferred
Location: Greater New York City area
Preferred brands: Intel
Overclocking potential: unlikely unless it’s very simple, maybe I can undervolt the GPU
SLI or Crossfire: no
Screen specs: 3440 x 1440 at 165Hz primary (Alienware AW3423DWF), also using an older 4K Acer XB280HK for a secondary display
Extra notes: quiet operation and low maintenance are important
And most importantly – why am I making this upgrade?
My previous machine was 8 years old.
Thanks!
Welcome to the forums, newcomer!
The build appears to be in good shape overall. QVLs represent the components used in their lab, serving as a reference for assembling a build. With a BIOS update, you can expand compatibility with additional parts. You should be all set, in my opinion.
I recommend the Ryzen 7950X3D for your needs:
A 38mm radiator AIO, 64GB 6000mhz CL30 RAM, top-tier motherboard, one of the quickest SSDs, case featuring temperature monitoring and fans, ATX 3.0 tier A PSU.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D 4.2 GHz 16-Core Processor
($560.38 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler:
Alphacool Core Ocean T38 92.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
($83.00 @ ModMyMods)
Motherboard:
ASRock B650E Taichi Lite EATX AM5 Board
($254.99 @ Newegg)
Memory:
Silicon Power XPOWER Zenith RGB Gaming 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 RAM
($189.99 @ Amazon)
Storage:
MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO 4 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
($249.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card:
Gigabyte GAMING OC GeForce RTX 4090 24 GB Video Card
(Purchased for free)
Case:
Deepcool CH510 MESH DIGITAL ATX Mid Tower Case
($79.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply:
Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 - TT Premium Edition 1050 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX PSU
($135.99 @ Amazon)
Cost: $1554.32 total
Includes shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
Generated by PCPartPicker on 2023-12-12 05:48 EST-0500
This is the way I would approach setting up your build. It would look cooler, with a better PSU and a motherboard that supports the latest Wi-Fi standard and sufficient VRMs for the 14900K.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
Intel Core i9-14900K 3.2 GHz 24-Core Processor
($576.71 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler:
Lian Li Galahad II Trinity 89.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
($119.99 @ Adorama)
Motherboard:
Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE X WIFI7 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard
($269.99 @ B&H)
Memory:
G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
($214.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:
Western Digital Black SN850X 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
($129.99 @ Adorama)
Video Card:
Gigabyte GAMING OC GeForce RTX 4090 24 GB Video Card
($2024.98 @ Newegg)
Case:
be quiet! Silent Base 802 ATX Mid Tower Case
($149.90 @ Newegg Sellers)
Power Supply:
Corsair RM1000e (2023) 1000 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
($155.99 @ Corsair)
Case Fan:
be quiet! Silent Wings 4 51.3 CFM 140 mm Fan
($23.90 @ Amazon)
Case Fan:
be quiet! Silent Wings 4 51.3 CFM 140 mm Fan
($23.90 @ Amazon)
Overall Cost:
$3690.34
Shipping, taxes, and any available discounts are included
Generated by
PCPartPicker
2023-12-12 14:05 EST-0500
The PSUs are generally quite similar, without going into the detailed specifics of each model. I just wanted to save you some money. When considering PSUs, you often check the warranty duration to gauge how long the manufacturer thinks the product will last, though this isn't a complete guide.