Question Seeking advice on components to build a new desktop PC.

[satimis_06]

Seeking advice on components to build a new desktop PC.

I'm prepared to build a new powerful desktop PC.

Configuration
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1) CPU - AMD Ryzen 9 5950X (16C 32T)

2) Mobo - ASUS PRIME X570-P

PRIME X570-P｜Motherboards｜ASUS Hong Kong

ASUS Prime series is expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of AMD and Intel processors. Boasting a robust power design, comprehensive cooling solutions and intelligent tuning options, Prime series motherboards provide daily users and DIY PC builders a range of performance tuning...

www.asus.com

(I don't need WiFi)

3) Video card - NVIDIA Corporation TU116 [GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER] (rev a1) (already available)

4) Display - Dell 32" 4K display (already available)

5) RAM - 64G DDR4

6) Hard drive for running OS, Oracle VirtualBox and other software - 2TB PCIe Gen4, dual M.2, HDMI SSD

7) Hard drive for data storage - 4TB WD magnetic hard drive (already available)

8) Power Supply - Corsair CX550M (already available)

The PC is solely for daily working.

Comment and suggestion are welcome. Thanks in advance.

Regards

 

[kanewolf]

Seeking advice on components to build a new desktop PC.

I'm prepared to build a new powerful desktop PC.

Configuration
===========
1) CPU - AMD Ryzen 9 5950X (16C 32T)

2) Mobo - ASUS PRIME X570-P

PRIME X570-P｜Motherboards｜ASUS Hong Kong

ASUS Prime series is expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of AMD and Intel processors. Boasting a robust power design, comprehensive cooling solutions and intelligent tuning options, Prime series motherboards provide daily users and DIY PC builders a range of performance tuning...

www.asus.com

(I don't need WiFi)

3) Video card - NVIDIA Corporation TU116 [GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER] (rev a1) (already available)

4) Display - Dell 32" 4K display (already available)

5) RAM - 64G DDR4

6) Hard drive for running OS, Oracle VirtualBox and other software - 2TB PCIe Gen4, dual M.2, HDMI SSD

7) Hard drive for data storage - 4TB WD magnetic hard drive (already available)

8) Power Supply - Corsair CX550M (already available)

The PC is solely for daily working.

Comment and suggestion are welcome. Thanks in advance.

Regards

What is the primary use? 4K monitor with a 1650 GPU won't be a gaming computer.

 

[satimis_06]

Hi@kanewolf

Thanks for your reply.

I don't game. I use the new PC for daily working only, plus ocassional 2D graphic editing.

Regards

 

[kanewolf]

Hi@kanewolf

Thanks for your reply.

I don't game. I use the new PC for daily working only, plus ocassional 2D graphic editing.

Regards

As long as that power supply is one of the new CX units, it should be OK -- https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/corsair-cx550m-good.2888730/

64GB RAM can be tricky. Four DIMMs are more difficult to get to maximum clock speed. Choose a 2x32GB set if you can.

 

[logainofhades]

I wouldn't build a new AM4 system today, unless it was for an ultra low budget build. Please see link in my sig regarding asking for upgrade and build advice, and reply back with all relevant information.

 

[kanewolf]

I wouldn't build a new AM4 system today, unless it was for an ultra low budget build. Please see link in my sig regarding asking for upgrade and build advice, and reply back with all relevant information.

An AM4, as long as it is Win11 compatible, can be a fine long term box. They are still good mid-tier builds, IMO.

 

[logainofhades]

An AM4, as long as it is Win11 compatible, can be a fine long term box. They are still good mid-tier builds, IMO.

Yea, but the deals on 12th gen Intel, right now, kinda outshine it. A 12900k is faster, in nearly all aspects, and cheaper, than a 5950x right now. 13700k is even slightly cheaper, and a bit faster yet.

For mid tier the 12600k and 12700k are hard to beat. I love AM4, as I have been rocking one since the week the 3700x launched, but wouldn't build even a mid tier build now, with it. Great drop in upgrades though, for existing AM4 users.

 

[kanewolf]

Yea, but the deals on 12th gen Intel, right now, kinda outshine it.

At 16 cores it is a draw from what I see . Cost of a 5950 vs an i9-12900 ... On NewEgg 5950x is $363 which is almost identical to a 12900. Multithreaded performance (non-gaming) seems about the same.

 

[logainofhades]

On PCPP the 12900k is $334, on Amazon. The 13700k is $359.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i9-12900K 3.2 GHz 16-Core Processor ($334.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z690 Extreme ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan Z 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory ($114.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $578.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-05-14 13:09 EDT-0400



PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 3.4 GHz 16-Core Processor ($363.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 ATX AM4 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan Z 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory ($114.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $618.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-05-14 13:08 EDT-0400


OP: I would check this out, and then decide what you think is best, for your use case.

Intel Core i7-13700K Review: Ryzen 7 7700X Versus

The Core i7-13700K is a much more practical CPU compared to the 13900K, power and thermals are kept in check, and performance is pretty solid. We'd seriously...

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[ohio_buckeye]

Gotta say unless you are on a tight budget, either go am5 or go Intel 12th generation if on a budget. At least with Intel you can later update to 14th generation.

AM4 was great but wouldn’t really recommend for a long term build now just because there will be 0 upgrade path.

 

[Lucky_SLS]

if multi core performance is the main concern here and if we dont mind a chip without iGPU, the 14700KF gives bang for buck performance with the 4 extra E cores for $376.

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/TW...700kf-34-ghz-20-core-processor-bx8071514700kf

https://www.cpubenchmark.net/compare/5723vs3862/Intel-i7-14700KF-vs-AMD-Ryzen-9-5950X

 

[satimis_06]

Hi all,

Lof of thanks for your advice.

What I need is a powerful daily working PC, not for gaming.

I select AMD Ryzen 9 because I already have AMD Ryzen 7 and 5 PCs here for years. I have no pre-set budget but I don't expect wasting money on expensive component which I won't use its power.

I prefer ASUS motherboards because I have been using their motherboards for years without problem.

I have cloned WordPress websites running on VirtualBox in the new PC to be built. The WordPress websites are not open to public but serve as backup copies of my live websites running on Internet. I'll perform tests on them before adding new features to my live websites.

Could I select;
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Processor 12C 24T AM4 Socket
instead of;
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Processor 16C 32T AM4 Socket

without sacrisfying much performance? "12C 24T AM4 Socket" is about 25% cheaper in price.

Please advise. Thanks in advice.

Regards

 

[satimis_06]

As long as that power supply is one of the new CX units, it should be OK -- https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/corsair-cx550m-good.2888730/

64GB RAM can be tricky. Four DIMMs are more difficult to get to maximum clock speed. Choose a 2x32GB set if you can.

Hi@kanewolf,

Your advice noted with thanks

I'll purchase 2x32GB set

Regards

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