Question $1600 – Is there an issue with this build? Can I reduce the cost?
Question $1600 – Is there an issue with this build? Can I reduce the cost?
Hello. I'm just starting out with PC building here. At first, I was just looking for advice, but then I dove into Proximon's "Guide to choosing parts" and did more research. Thanks a lot.
My build details:
Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
Motherboard: MSI B550 Tomahawk
RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4 3200MHz
Storage: Samsung 970 EVO 1TB NVMe SSD
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 750W 80+ Gold
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15
Case: Fractal design meshify C
My main concerns:
1. Are there any issues with my setup? (Are there faulty components, incompatibilities, or CPU/GPU bottlenecks? Will the parts fit in the case I have?)
2. Can I reduce costs? (Are there unnecessary or overpriced items? Could I buy second-hand and save on shipping by ordering from Newegg?)
Other notes:
- Approximate purchase date: Black Friday
- Budget limit: up to $1600
- Current setup price: $1120 before shipping, $497 shipping = total $1617
- System intended for digital content creation (Blender, Unity 5)
I’m not buying a monitor yet—I have an old TV and hope I can use it temporarily.
OS? Yes, but I can install it myself.
Preferred shops: Amazon, BH photo video, eBay.
Websites to avoid:
1. Aliexpress – some quality issues, hard to judge as a beginner.
2. Newegg – shipping not direct to Maldives; signing up for MyUs could help with savings.
Location: Maldives
Preferred parts:
- Must have AMD processor
- Need Nvidia graphics card (better multicore performance recommended)
- Overclocking possible
- SLI Crossfire not needed
- Monitor resolution unknown; plan to use an old TV at home
- Upgrade interest: I want a system for digital content creation, especially Blender and Unity 5.
Any other tips? I’d like to save money and get a better power supply if possible. I’m open to spending more on a quality PSU now that I understand its importance. I could even start looking at cheaper options before Black Friday if you agree.
Why am I considering this upgrade? It’s for digital content creation (Blender & Unity 5).
5700X offers a budget-friendly CPU cooler option. Consider Thermalright or Deepcool products matching the same size and weight class. These alternatives are significantly cheaper and perform comparably, except for the costly Noctua fans—opting for these can extend their lifespan beyond ten years if desired.
RTX3060 12GB remains a solid pick for a light workstation in this price range.
The power supply seems a bit oversized, but it’s acceptable given its reasonable cost.
If budget allows, investing in 2TB SSDs would be wise, and a PCIe 4.0 drive is a good alternative.
Zen4 fits within the price bracket and aligns with my preferences.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 4.5 GHz 8-Core ($269.68 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE 66.17 CFM ($35.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock B650M Pro RS Micro ATX AM5 ($134.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Flare X5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 ($100.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial P3 Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME ($117.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte WINDFORCE OC Rev 2.0 GeForce RTX 3060 12GB ($279.97 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Meshify C ATX Mid Tower ($69.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply: MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 750 W (80+ Gold Certified, Modular ATX) ($83.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1093.49
Includes shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
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PCPartPicker
2024-08-14 10:57 EDT-0400
@Eximo's build now features an improved SSD and PSU:
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 4.5 GHz 8-Core Processor
($273.68 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler:
Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler
($35.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:
ASRock B650M Pro RS WiFi Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard
($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory:
Silicon Power XPOWER Pulse Gaming 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 Memory
($85.97 @ Amazon)
Storage:
Solidigm P44 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
($138.59 @ Amazon)
Video Card:
Gigabyte WINDFORCE OC Rev 2.0 GeForce RTX 3060 12GB 12 GB Video Card
($279.99 @ Newegg)
Case:
Phanteks XT PRO ATX Mid Tower Case
($54.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply:
ADATA XPG Core Reactor II 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
($92.99 @ Amazon)
Overall Cost:
$1112.09
Costs encompass shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
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PCPartPicker
2024-08-15 01:59 EDT-0400
I'll definitely take this into account when making the purchase.