You need guidance on starting a new project?
You need guidance on starting a new project?
Hey folks... I have some questions on a build I'm putting together. First the parts I have for the build:
Thermaltake Versa H21 Mid Tower Computer Case with USB 3.0 and All-Black Interior(CA-1B2-00M1NN-00)
Versa H21
Ideal for home-computer builders and gamers – Versa H21 Mid-tower gaming chassis
www.thermaltakeusa.com
ASRock X399 PROFESSIONAL GAMING
ASRock > Fatal1ty X399 Professional Gaming
ASRock Super Alloy; Gaming Armor: Power / Memory / VGA / Internet / Cooling / Audio; Supports AMD TR4 Socket Ryzen Threadripper Series CPUs; IR Digital PWM, 11 Power Phase & Dr. MOS; Supports Quad Channel DDR4 3600+(OC) & ECC UDIMM Memory; 4 PCIe 3.0 x16, 1 PCIe 2.0 x1; NVIDIA 4-Way SLI™, AMD...
www.asrock.com
AMD Ryzen Threadripper TR 2950X (YD295XA8UGAAF) 3.5GHz 8MB cache 16c/32t 180W
https://www.amd.com/en/support/cpu/amd-r...pper-2950x
Noctua NH-U14S TR4-SP3 (CPU cooler/Air)
NH-U14S TR4-SP3
Continuing the legacy of Noctua’s classic NH-U-series, which has received more than a thousand awards and recommendations from international hardware websites and magazines, the NH-U14S has become a benchmark for high-end 140mm single tower coolers. The TR4-SP3 version is a tailored custom model...
noctua.at
Noctua NF-A15 PWM (Fan/Extra)
NF-A15 PWM
The NF-A15 is a premium quality quiet 140mm fan with a round frame that complies with Noctua’s AAO (Advanced Acoustic Optimisation) standard. The NF-A15’s frame features 120mm mounting holes (105mm spacing) and has been enlarged to 150mm width in order to provide superior performance on today’s...
noctua.at
Corsair VENGEANCE® LPX 128GB (8 x 16GB) DDR4 DRAM 2666MHz C16 Memory Kit - Black (CMK128GX4M8A2666C16)
https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/memory/c...m8a2666c16
Team 4TB PCIe4 x4 2280 TM8FPQ004T0C327
Team Group T-FORCE CARDEA Z44Q M.2 2280 4TB PCIe Gen4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4 QLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) TM8FPQ004T0C327
CARDEA Z44Q M.2 PCIe SSD
T-FORCE CARDEA Z44Q PCIe 4.0 SSD creates a new TB-class M.2 era by using QLC Flash and offering capacity of up to 4TB to choose from. It supports PCIe Gen4x4 interface specification and the latest NVMe 1.4 specification with up to 5,000/4,000MB/s of read/write. Considering the high temperature...
www.teamgroupinc.com
https://www.newegg.com/team-group-4tb-t-...6820331737
3 M.2 drives
SAMSUNG 870 QVO SATA III SSD 8TB 2.5" Internal Solid State Drive (MZ-77Q8T0B)
870 QVO SATA III 2.5" SSD 8TB Memory & Storage - MZ-77Q8T0B/AM | Samsung US
Discover the latest features and innovations available in the 870 QVO SATA III 2.5 inches SSD 8TB. Find the perfect Memory & Storage for you!
www.samsung.com
Pioneer Internal SATA 16x Blu-Ray BD DVD CD Disc Writer Burner Writer (BDR-212V)
BDR-212DBK
Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. has discontinued selling and distributing optical drives. While sales have ended, warranty service and customer support will continue to be available for previously purchased Pioneer optical drives. For warranty and product information, please visit...
www.pioneerelectronics.com
2 optical drives
EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti FTW3 ULTRA 11GB GDDR6 Graphics Card (11G-P4-2487-KR)
https://www.evga.com/products/specs/gpu....48a66a8d5f
StarTech.com 4 Port USB 3.0 PCIe Card w/ 4 Dedicated 5Gbps Channels (USB 3.2 Gen 1) - UASP - SATA / LP4 Power - PCI Express Adapter Card
4 Port USB 3.0 PCIe Card w/ 4 Dedicated 5Gbps Channels (USB 3.2 Gen 1) - UASP - SATA / LP4 Power - P
Add four USB 3.0 ports with four independent channels, LP/SATA power, and charging support to your PC through a PCI Express slot
www.startech.com
Logitech G413 Gaming Keyboard
Logitech Support + Download
www.logitechg.com
Logitech G502 Hero High Performance Gaming Mouse
G502 HERO High Performance Gaming Mouse | Logitech G
Logitech G502 HERO high performance gaming mouse. Featuring HERO, our best sensor, 11 programmable buttons, LIGHTSYNC RGB technology & tunable weight.
www.logitechg.com
Logitech X56 H.O.T.A.S.
Logitech G X56 VR Simulator Compatible HOTAS Joystick | Logitech G
Logitech G X56 H.O.T.A.S. flight and space simulator stick & throttle put realistic, customizable cockpit controls at your fingertips. Perfect for VR games.
www.logitechg.com
Lenovo G24-10
Lenovo Legion | Reach Your Impossible
Lenovo Legion devices deliver you to gaming glory, bringing super-powered gaming towers, laptops, and tons of accessories to help you achieve pro-level, fully immersed gaming greatness.
www.lenovo.com
2 displays
So the first question is what recommendations do you folks have for the power supply? Using the various power supply calculators I'm getting I need a 850 watt PS to be on the safe side.
Next looking over the motherboard manual in addition to the "ATX Power Connector" there's a "8 pin 12V Power Connector" and "4 pin 12V Power Connector". I thought a board is supposed to have either a 4 or 8 pin connector, not both. So do I use both or just the eight pin?
Also the CPU cooler from Noctua comes with "Noctua’s proven NT-H1 thermal compound and a full 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, the NH-U14S TR4-SP3 forms a complete premium-quality solution that combines maximum performance and superb acoustics for enthusiast-grade sTRX4/sWRX8/TR4/SP3 systems." So should I use this thermal compound that came with the cooler or another compound?
Any other tips or suggestions in maximizing this build would be greatly appreciated. Provide links if you can. Thanks in advance.
Ignore the buzz around air fans, opt for a liquid cooler. Corsair would be a good choice, ideally removing the lower two drive bays and installing a Corsair H100i (two fans).
2) Mix AMD and Nvidia setups—don’t go this route. You’ll face the troubles of two brands. The Threadripper series is outdated (5th gen, not 6th), memory support is 2933mhz, and PCIe 3.0 is insufficient for stability.
3) For backup storage connectivity, use Thunderbolt instead of USB—USB won’t be fast enough.
4) NVME on PCIE 3.0 isn’t ideal either, creating another mismatch.
Why the need for 16 cores? You’re imagining a workstation, but with incompatible components there’s no real purpose. Consider what you’ll actually use it for—think carefully.
Where are you purchasing the components? I notice the monitors are directing me to a Hong Kong site.
If you’ve already acquired the parts and are just awaiting a PSU recommendation, here’s what to do:
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/hC...-m...50fnfagu-4
Use all available power connectors—both 8-pin and 4-pin.
The nighttime thermal paste should be suitable.
I recommend sticking with Nocua SP3 coolers since their cold plate design is fully optimized for the IHS, offering better performance than a liquid cooler with partial coverage.
The only significant drawback I see is the case itself; it doesn’t provide good airflow and, given your current setup, it could lead to overheating.
Do you really need the optical disk drive? If yes, would an external one suffice?
For budget-conscious buyers, consider these options:
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/YLGbt6/...bkgaa4-g-1
or
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/kKcgXL/...903-base-b
The maximum isn't significantly higher and is already reached with fan configuration for air cooling. The Deepcool would likely improve build quality a bit more. However, I'd choose the 3960X if it doesn't offer much more, as the IPC gain could be better for applications that aren't very multithreaded.
And if the operation is in HK, the technology won't be available.
Deepcool n TT products should be more accessible...
Thanks to those who have responded so far.
Here are some of your questions regarding my decisions and objectives with this system:
- The links I received from Google were intended to give you details about the components.
- The parts I have now are already owned, having been purchased from Amazon, eBay, NewEgg, etc.
- I treat computers much like cars; I don’t buy new ones. I wait until problems are resolved before purchasing used, after major issues are addressed—hence I began searching in 2018.
- I’m located in the USA.
- This system will remain unmodified.
- Windows 10 Pro will be my primary boot choice at the moment. Windows 11 isn’t available yet. I might switch to UNIX if Microsoft makes a mistake.
- I only use air cooling. Unless there’s someone with a lot of cash ready to pay me if my water cooling fails, I won’t proceed.
- On the motherboard page, when I click Support>Storage QVL, the Team 4TB M.2 drive is listed as the largest supported. I want to utilize the available storage space fully.
- On the motherboard page, clicking Support>Memory QVL shows the Corsair CMK128GX4M8A2666C16 as one of the fastest non-overclocked options, allowing me to maximize the 128GB RAM available.
- I selected two optical drives because family members often need backups, and having two drives is more efficient. I also use one drive for movies while working on another. Internal drives were chosen to keep my desk tidy and reduce clutter. Fewer external devices mean less plugging in.
- The processor was picked to support both the graphics card and my experience with various UNIX distributions running in virtual machines.
- Although I enjoy playing games on my PC, I’m not a professional or even an armchair gamer. I’m just a casual player.
- I chose the NVIDIA graphics card because it appeared to be the best fit, despite opting for an AMD system. At that time, there weren’t many AMD options with PCI-e 3.0x16 support.
- My aim is to future-proof my system for the near future. As a saying goes, “I’d rather have it and not need it, than need it and not have it.”
With this updated information, let’s check if any suggestions change.
One more thing...
- The displays are 1080p. I don't see a need to go beyond 1920x1080
Thanks.