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alnashama
Junior Member
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06-10-2021, 11:27 PM
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I have been wanting to save up for a pc for years now because I want to learn how to 3d model and edit with Davinci Resolve, But I'm on a very tight budget, so tight that I have to wait for my country's Gpu prices to go down to msrp, Here's my pc: I5 10400 (should i just use the stock cooler? I don't mind the noise) MSI 510M A PRO 32 GB DDR4 3200 Mhz 240 GB SSD 1-3 TB Hard Drive (haven't decided) Rtx 3060 EVGA 450 BR 80+ Btw I'll be doing most my work on 1080p cuz Imo 4k makes a small difference for extra time
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alnashama
06-10-2021, 11:27 PM #1

I have been wanting to save up for a pc for years now because I want to learn how to 3d model and edit with Davinci Resolve, But I'm on a very tight budget, so tight that I have to wait for my country's Gpu prices to go down to msrp, Here's my pc: I5 10400 (should i just use the stock cooler? I don't mind the noise) MSI 510M A PRO 32 GB DDR4 3200 Mhz 240 GB SSD 1-3 TB Hard Drive (haven't decided) Rtx 3060 EVGA 450 BR 80+ Btw I'll be doing most my work on 1080p cuz Imo 4k makes a small difference for extra time

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BladexXx5705
Junior Member
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06-13-2021, 06:10 PM
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Budget constraints can vary; some Ryzen builds offer strong value. Upgrading later is also an option. A stock cooler for the 10400 works, as it’s a 65W chip and the Intel specs suggest safe performance up to 100C. For the RTX3060, a better PSU is recommended—at least 650W. Your current setup uses an 850W system with the 5900X/RTX3060ti, delivering around 450W under load (per APC PowerChute). Startup power spikes may be higher, especially with the build. I’ll note that the RTX3060 pairs well with i5-10400, both handling 1920x1080 at full capacity. You might want to opt for a less powerful GPU if you need to offload CPU work for background tasks like online data downloads. Updated June 8, 2022 by An0maly_76
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BladexXx5705
06-13-2021, 06:10 PM #2

Budget constraints can vary; some Ryzen builds offer strong value. Upgrading later is also an option. A stock cooler for the 10400 works, as it’s a 65W chip and the Intel specs suggest safe performance up to 100C. For the RTX3060, a better PSU is recommended—at least 650W. Your current setup uses an 850W system with the 5900X/RTX3060ti, delivering around 450W under load (per APC PowerChute). Startup power spikes may be higher, especially with the build. I’ll note that the RTX3060 pairs well with i5-10400, both handling 1920x1080 at full capacity. You might want to opt for a less powerful GPU if you need to offload CPU work for background tasks like online data downloads. Updated June 8, 2022 by An0maly_76

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Aduma
Member
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06-14-2021, 03:02 AM
#3
Will not operate at 3200, will remain locked at 2666
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Aduma
06-14-2021, 03:02 AM #3

Will not operate at 3200, will remain locked at 2666

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amyeenhoorn
Member
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06-14-2021, 09:27 AM
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Compare the i3 12100F with an H610 board; in multi-core tasks they’re nearly the same as the 10400F but excel in single-core speed. Prices tend to match closely. For the 3060, opt for a board rated at least 550W—450W might work but would be challenging. It’s usually wiser to choose a PCU that meets or exceeds specifications rather than cutting corners.
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amyeenhoorn
06-14-2021, 09:27 AM #4

Compare the i3 12100F with an H610 board; in multi-core tasks they’re nearly the same as the 10400F but excel in single-core speed. Prices tend to match closely. For the 3060, opt for a board rated at least 550W—450W might work but would be challenging. It’s usually wiser to choose a PCU that meets or exceeds specifications rather than cutting corners.

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VioOllet
Member
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06-19-2021, 01:12 PM
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Based on your needs, choosing 16GB RAM could help you cut costs. Consider using the funds for a stronger power supply or a 500GB SSD.
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VioOllet
06-19-2021, 01:12 PM #5

Based on your needs, choosing 16GB RAM could help you cut costs. Consider using the funds for a stronger power supply or a 500GB SSD.

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Ducashields
Junior Member
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06-19-2021, 08:24 PM
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I changed my RAM to a 32 GB DDR4 2666 MHz chip because it will always run at that speed, and I only saved a few dollars. I also replaced my 450W BR with a Cx550M, by the way—I’ll only play games on the PC infrequently and try to close unused apps.
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Ducashields
06-19-2021, 08:24 PM #6

I changed my RAM to a 32 GB DDR4 2666 MHz chip because it will always run at that speed, and I only saved a few dollars. I also replaced my 450W BR with a Cx550M, by the way—I’ll only play games on the PC infrequently and try to close unused apps.

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Kroppeb
Junior Member
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06-20-2021, 03:36 AM
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I understand that Ryzen setups can offer better value, but the processor and motherboard tend to cost more (though I don’t know if this applies globally).
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Kroppeb
06-20-2021, 03:36 AM #7

I understand that Ryzen setups can offer better value, but the processor and motherboard tend to cost more (though I don’t know if this applies globally).