Need help with CPU hungry build

[brams]

Budget (including currency): $5000

Country: USA

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: C# software development.

Other details https://pcpartpicker.com/list/fT4wcb - no peripherals necessary. 

 

I am looking at putting together a powerhouse of a computer/server for running software tests for work. Currently, I am looking at a high CPU load - prioritizing speed and then number of CPUs. Due to its lower price and faster CPU, I'm leaning toward the AMD Threadripper 3960X 3.8 GHz 24-Core Processor. As for memory, I am looking at 2x32GB ECC memory to start with, with room for doubling in the future if needed. The GPU can be very basic to begin with - likely something less powerful than the one in the build cart. I will likely upgrade the GPU in the future - or build a different PC that is GPU focused.

 

I am technically savvy, but this would be my first computer build, so any comments on the parts list would be much appreciated. I basically took someone's finished build and modified it for reduced cost and lower core count threadripper. Looking to buy within a couple months.

 

[xxx.sps]

Don't buy a GTX 970 especially for $450. Get at least a something like this

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/KgH7YJ/gigabyte-geforce-rtx-3050-8gb-8-gb-gaming-oc-video-card-gv-n3050gaming-oc-8gd 

and then use the extra money to get nice RAM like (it doesn't need to be ECC)

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/RjzFf7/gskill-trident-z-rgb-64-gb-2-x-32-gb-ddr4-4000-cl18-memory-f4-4000c18d-64gtzr

that would make the build a lot better.

[Kilrah]

Threadripper has 4 RAM channels so you'd really want 4 sticks instead of 2.

[xxx.sps]

14 minutes ago, Kilrah said:

Threadripper has 4 RAM channels so you'd really want 4 sticks instead of 2.

Getting two of this kit would be nice then correct?

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/LGD7YJ/gskill-trident-z-rgb-32-gb-2-x-16-gb-ddr4-4400-cl19-memory-f4-4400c19d-32gtzr 

[brams]

Thanks. Will DDR4-3600 vs 4000 make a noticeable difference on this build? 3600 is a bit cheaper, but it may come down to sourcing. 

[Kilrah]

Yeah but best to check some tests/reviews for RAM speed impact, I highly doubt there's anything to gain by going for 4400MHz RAM on a TR. Especially not for a work build that you want stable.