Build Advice New PC build for rendering with a Ryzen 9 7950X ?

[ronaldo_jr]

I work with architecture renders and here is the setup i came up with. 3000$ cost limit

CPU: ryzen 9 7950x
GPU: asus tuf gaming rtx 4070 ti oc
MB: gigabyte x670e aorus master
RAM: g.skill trindent z5 neo rgb 32 gb 6000hz
COOLER: noctua nh-d15s chromax.black
CASE: fractal design meshify 2
PSU: corsair rm850x shift
STORAGE: 2tb samsung 990 pro

I would appriciate some suggestions if there is something that doesn't fit, or a change for the better performance and value. my most doubtful point is the cooler as i don't know if i should opt for this air cooler (or the version without the "s") or a liquid one like the corsair icue h150i elite lcd xt or another model. Also the graphics card if i can switch to a rtx 4070 to save some bucks. Thanks in advance

 

[Misgar]

I'm using a Noctua NH-D15 Chromax Black on my 7950X and it keeps the CPU at a steady 89C during 36 hour video renders. I'm not running PBO.

Check to see if the Trident RAM is on the Gigabyte X670E Qualified Vendor List. You might have trouble running a 6000MT/s XMP overclock, but relaxing CL (CAS) timings can improve stability.

Are you sure 32GB RAM is enough for your rendering app? It's better not to add two more DIMMs at a later date, if you're hoping to retain high speed XMP settings. Buy the correct amount of RAM at the outset and stick with two DIMMs.

A cheaper GPU with fewer CUDA cores will result in longer rendeing times. If you switch to a GPU with only 8GB VRAM, check to see if it will affect performance. In addition, check how GPU memory bandwidth, e.g. 128/192/256/384-bit influences your apps.

 

[ronaldo_jr]

I'm using a Noctua NH-D15 Chromax Black on my 7950X and it keeps the CPU at a steady 89C during 36 hour video renders. I'm not running PBO.

Check to see if the Trident RAM is on the Gigabyte X670E Qualified Vendor List. You might have trouble running a 6000MT/s XMP overclock, but relaxing CL (CAS) timings can improve stability.

Are you sure 32GB RAM is enough for your rendering app? It's better not to add two more DIMMs at a later date, if you're hoping to retain high speed XMP settings. Buy the correct amount of RAM at the outset and stick with two DIMMs.

A cheaper GPU with fewer CUDA cores will result in longer rendeing times. If you switch to a GPU with only 8GB VRAM, check to see if it will affect performance. In addition, check how GPU memory bandwidth, e.g. 128/192/256/384-bit influences your apps.

Thanks for the response.

I checked the compatibility of RAM with the MB and seems to be ok .I went for 32 as it was mostly suggested in different pages for this model. Do you suggest going for 64GB (2x32)? Maybe another model?

I have no problem keeping the rtx 4070 ti but i wanted to know if the extra bucks made a lot of difference or not.

 

[TerryLaze]

Do you suggest going for 64GB (2x32)? Maybe another model?

As he said, that will depend on how complex your architecture models will be, you have to know how much ram your software uses up on heavier projects.
It's just about having two DIMs to be able to have them run faster, if you have to add another two DIMs later you will have to run them a bit slower.

 

[ronaldo_jr]

As he said, that will depend on how complex your architecture models will be, you have to know how much ram your software uses up on heavier projects.
It's just about having two DIMs to be able to have them run faster, if you have to add another two DIMs later you will have to run them a bit slower.

i understand. my actual 32 ram works fine but it does run out on certain projects. i guess i was hoping a newer better version and pc overall would help. thanks for the clarification.

 

[Misgar]

You'll have to check the recommended level of RAM for your apps, as opposed to the minimum requirements. Check also to see if your apps actually benefit from faster RAM. It's better to have some memory headroom as opposed to regularly hitting the limit.

I bought 2 x 32GB DDR5 4800MT/s RAM back in December 2022 instead of 2 x 16GB 6000MT/s for roughly the same price, when high speed memory was expensive. My video rendering apps don't benefit much from faster RAM, but they do need plenty of RAM to work smoothly.

AMD Ryzens can be more fussy when it comes to RAM compatibility. Relatively few memory kits come with EXPO profiles (for AMD). Virtually all kits come with XMP (for Intel). Check the web for possible problems with your choice of RAM on AMD mobos.

 

[ronaldo_jr]

You'll have to check the recommended level of RAM for your apps, as opposed to the minimum requirements. Check also to see if your apps actually benefit from faster RAM. It's better to have some memory headroom as opposed to regularly hitting the limit.

I bought 2 x 32GB DDR5 4800MT/s RAM back in December 2022 instead of 2 x 16GB 6000MT/s for roughly the same price, when high speed memory was expensive. My video rendering apps don't benefit much from faster RAM, but they do need plenty of RAM to work smoothly.

AMD Ryzens can be more fussy when it comes to RAM compatibility. Relatively few memory kits come with EXPO profiles (for AMD). Virtually all kits come with XMP (for Intel). Check the web for possible problems with your choice of RAM on AMD mobos.

Yeah i guess i will go for 64 as it seems the best choice. Thanks guys,you have been very helpful.