It's been eight years since I last assembled a new computer!
It's been eight years since I last assembled a new computer!
This option offers a balanced speed range and is highly recommended for beginners. It features a sleek white design with a 7950x model included. The setup includes a mid-range CPU, a decent cooler, a reliable motherboard, ample memory, a solid graphics card, a compact case, and efficient power supply. All components fit within a reasonable budget while maintaining good performance and aesthetics.
Do you believe a 2 x 2TB configuration is superior to a single 4TB SSD?
It's good to hear! I'll check the update when it becomes available—thanks for the link. After reviewing your comment, many people mentioned Nvidia would perform better for design/editing apps, so I plan to keep the Nvidia 5070 as my main choice. Appreciate the reminder!
The budget looks roughly $500 higher in Australia, though I could possibly reach a 9900X.
Thanks for the links!
I plan to experiment with everyone's ideas this weekend and probably finalize a new build later.
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I understand you mentioned wanting to explore AMD, but perhaps I’ll hold off on that path. This time, I’m leaning toward Intel. The Core 7 265K offers the best value right now—it’s close to the 9900X and includes quick sync, which is handy for programs like DaVinci. You seem to prefer RGB setups, so here’s a list of components:
CPU:
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K 3.9 GHz 20-Core Processor
($510.19 @ Amazon Australia)
CPU Cooler:
Deepcool GAMMAXX AG620 ARGB CPU Cooler
($59.00 @ MSY Technology)
Motherboard:
MSI PRO Z890-P WIFI ATX LGA1851 Motherboard
($259.00 @ PLE Computers)
Memory:
Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 48 GB (2 x 24 GB) DDR5-7600 CL36 Memory
($296.00 @ MSY Technology)
Storage:
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN7100 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
($199.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card:
Inno3D X3 GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16 GB Video Card
($1469.00 @ MSY Technology)
Case:
Montech AIR 903 MAX ATX Mid Tower Case
($99.00 @ Centre Com)
Power Supply:
NZXT C850 (2024) 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
($159.00 @ Centre Com)
Overall cost: $3050.19
Includes shipping, taxes, and available discounts.
This was generated by PCPartPicker on 2025-06-06 17:47 AEST+1000.
You might reduce the total under $3K by purchasing an RTX 5070 or similar models.
The Puget system aligns with your idea of testing a new Intel CPU, though it leans toward the more costly Core Ultra 9 285K.
For editing home videos, I’m open to both Intel and AMD options. When I set up my 7950X in 2022, benchmarks indicated the i9-13900K performed about 10% better than the 7950X in Premiere Pro (assuming memory is accurate).
I selected the 7950X mainly because it supports air coolers (not AIO) and the AMD processors use less power. The additional 50W (roughly) from a 13900K would cut render times by around 10%, though I’m not concerned about longer encoding durations.
While rendering on my 7950X can reach up to 190W, and the RTX 4070 draws up to 200W for extended sessions, I haven’t needed to overclock either CPU or GPU. Under an NH-D15 in certain transcodes, the 7950X operates between +87°C and +93°C. I’m not keen on swapping components, even if a better heatsink would help.
To date, I haven’t faced any issues with using only 12GB of VRAM in Topaz Video AI. My first GPU was an RTX 3060 12GB, which I replaced with an RTX 4070 12GB last Black Friday. Neither model uses a Ti memory.
I'm curious about the Intel Ultra 7 CPU – it seems to stand out in my research and looks strong. I might be focusing more on it now, especially compared to the 5070Ti with the cost savings. Redditors have been quite critical about it when I checked it up, though. Was it mainly due to the price when it launched?
As far as I understand, the criticism it faced was mainly due to not reaching 13th and 14th generation i7 CPUs in gaming performance. However, in my view, this weakness is easily overshadowed by several advantages. This processor operates cooler, consumes less power, avoids architectural issues (such as degradation) common in previous generations, and is manufactured using a newer, more advanced production method. It also features more PCIe 5.0 lanes than older Intel CPUs, enabling support for both X16 5.0 graphics cards and X4 PCIe 5.0 primary M.2 drives. It remains a very flexible CPU offering excellent value for money, though it isn’t the fastest gaming chip—it still performs reasonably well in games. https://www.techpowerup.com/review/intel...5k/20.html It matches the performance of the Ryzen 9900X in gaming and is slightly more efficient in productivity tasks, all at a lower cost.