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[SOLVED] Please help to check my PC build

Feb 13, 2020
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I got the following build that's intended for 3D rendering, machine learning and gaming. Since this is my first serious PC build, can someone help to check:
  1. if the components are compatible
  2. if the cooling and power is enough to support the build
  3. if the performance of components are on par with each other
  4. if there're better valued products that I should consider buying instead
Thanks in advance!

PCPartPicker Part List

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X 3.5 GHz 16-Core Processor | $749.00 @ Amazon
CPU Cooler | Noctua NH-D15 CHROMAX.BLACK 82.52 CFM CPU Cooler | $99.95 @ Amazon
Motherboard | Asus ROG Strix X570-F Gaming ATX AM4 Motherboard | $293.33 @ Amazon
Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory | $159.99 @ Newegg
Storage | ADATA XPG SX8200 Pro 512 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive | $79.98 @ Amazon
Storage | Seagate Barracuda Compute 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $53.98 @ Newegg
Video Card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 8 GB Video Card | $499.99 @ Best Buy
Case | Corsair 275R Airflow ATX Mid Tower Case | $69.99 @ Newegg
Power Supply | Corsair RMx (2018) 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply | $109.99 @ Newegg
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $2126.20
| Mail-in rebates | -$10.00
| Total | $2116.20
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-02-14 07:24 EST-0500 |
 
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 8 GB Video Card
Recommended System Power (W) 650

You've put together a good system but it's lacking a bit on the PSU. I would not use anything less than 650 watts from a high quality brand for a build like yours. Here's a few very good options-
650 Watt PSU's

Cool thanks for the info. I have updated my PSU to Corsair RMx 650W.

Is cooling good enough for the system? Do I need to buy extra case fans?
 
Optimized with better parts...

PCPartPicker Part List

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X 3.5 GHz 16-Core Processor | $749.00 @ Amazon
CPU Cooler | Noctua NH-D15 CHROMAX.BLACK 82.52 CFM CPU Cooler | $99.95 @ Amazon
Motherboard | Gigabyte X570 AORUS PRO WIFI ATX AM4 Motherboard | $234.99 @ B&H
Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory | $159.99 @ Newegg
Storage | ADATA XPG SX8200 Pro 512 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive | $79.98 @ Amazon
Storage | Seagate Barracuda Compute 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $53.98 @ Newegg
Video Card | EVGA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 8 GB XC GAMING Video Card | $489.99 @ Newegg
Case | Corsair 275R Airflow ATX Mid Tower Case | $69.99 @ Newegg
Power Supply | SeaSonic FOCUS Plus Gold 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply | $114.99 @ B&H
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $2082.86
| Mail-in rebates | -$30.00
| Total | $2052.86
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-02-13 20:20 EST-0500 |
 
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Optimized with better parts...

PCPartPicker Part List

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X 3.5 GHz 16-Core Processor | $749.00 @ Amazon
CPU Cooler | Noctua NH-D15 CHROMAX.BLACK 82.52 CFM CPU Cooler | $99.95 @ Amazon
Motherboard | Gigabyte X570 AORUS PRO WIFI ATX AM4 Motherboard | $234.99 @ B&H
Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory | $159.99 @ Newegg
Storage | ADATA XPG SX8200 Pro 512 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive | $79.98 @ Amazon
Storage | Seagate Barracuda Compute 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $53.98 @ Newegg
Video Card | EVGA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 8 GB XC GAMING Video Card | $489.99 @ Newegg
Case | Corsair 275R Airflow ATX Mid Tower Case | $69.99 @ Newegg
Power Supply | SeaSonic FOCUS Plus Gold 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply | $114.99 @ B&H
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $2082.86
| Mail-in rebates | -$30.00
| Total | $2052.86
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-02-13 20:20 EST-0500 |


Thansk for your reply! There're some really good suggestions and I have updated my cpu fan, memory and storage. Can I ask you about the rationale behind your other suggestions?

I noticed the the Gigabyte motherboard you suggested is a bit cheaper than the ASUS one. What do I lose out of that and why is that not a problem?

I don't really know what are the differences between the GPUs from different brands, why do you select the EVGA one?

Is 750W PSU needed? The power supply calculator I tried suggests 650W should be enough?

Thanks!
 
Thansk for your reply! There're some really good suggestions and I have updated my cpu fan, memory and storage. Can I ask you about the rationale behind your other suggestions?

I noticed the the Gigabyte motherboard you suggested is a bit cheaper than the ASUS one. What do I lose out of that and why is that not a problem?

I don't really know what are the differences between the GPUs from different brands, why do you select the EVGA one?

Is 750W PSU needed? The power supply calculator I tried suggests 650W should be enough?

Thanks!
The Gigabyte board has better power phases and VRM setup for better performance...
https://nl.hardware.info/vergelijking/producten/530449-532349

The EVGA card is similar to every other card, there is no particular reason behind it.

That setup will draw a lot of power, so i would prefer to keep some headroom in case its required. Also, give you more leverage for future upgrades. You can go with a 650w if you want, should be fine too.