Build Advice V-Ray Rendering Build

[igendreau]

I need to build as powerful a rendering machine that runs V-Ray as possible for $2500. I don't need monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc... We're just talking the PC. See below for a parts list that hits just under $2200. Looking for advice on what to change, or where to upgrade using the final $300. Thanks!

Parts List

 

[helper800]

Something like this would be much prefered. Never skimp on the PSU. That PSU is a ticking time bomb. The seasonic focus GX 1000w will last you a decade or more with a 10 year warranty. If the 9950x were in stock at MSRP that would also be prefered. Air cooling is also fine for even the 9950X. A super fast NVMe drive for the OS and programs with a slower but still very fast storage drive at 2TB for everything else. If your budget could stretch it a 4TB storage and the 2TB as a scratch drive would be ever better. Arctic P12 fans are much better than those thermaltakes for only a bit more. A different and better performing case with an airflow focus. You can swap out the case's ARGB fans with the Arctic P12s if they are annoying.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 9900X 4.4 GHz 12-Core Processor ($382.55 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($35.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte B650 GAMING X AX V2 ATX AM5 Motherboard ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Flare X5 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($174.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial T705 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 5.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($115.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial T500 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($145.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GAMING OC GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER 16 GB Video Card ($1079.97 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Pop XL Air ATX Full Tower Case ($79.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply: SeaSonic Focus GX ATX 3.0 V4 (2024) 1000 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($153.66 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: ARCTIC P12 PST 56.3 CFM 120 mm Fans 5-Pack ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2384.02
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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