Looking for Feedback on Work PC build (Programming)

[john01dav]

Budget (including currency): US$2,000, but I seem to have what I need at roughly half that. Going way under is good since it saves money in case I need peripherals or something else later.

Country: United States

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for:  Compilation & Programming (mostly C++, Rust, and similar with Jetbrains)

Other details: 
Draft: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/fFCDJy

I have the needed peripherals (1x 4k@60hz displayport monitor, 1x180p@60hz hdmi monitor). This is a new computer for work, so no GPU needed as long as both display outputs can be driven. Needs to be good for programming, though, meaning a powerful CPU. Would rather not use intel's i9s since those guzzle 2x as much power for minimal benefit and I work from home so I pay for power. I intend to run Linux (Ubuntu and Fedora, might dual boot) on this. I am looking to buy as soon as feedback is complete here.

 

Specific questions:

• How well will this WiFi chip in the Gigabyte motherboard work with Linux? I need both WiFi and Bluetooth to work. Recommendations for an alternative are welcome (either a PCIe card or another motherboard). I usually go with an Intel m.2 in a m.2 <-> PCIe adapter, but Intel's chips often don't work with Ryzen.
• Will the cooler be enough to tame this CPU with plenty of headroom? If not, what would be a better option?

[brob]

Some suggestions. 

 

Instead of the 7950X3D, use the 7950X. Has better overall performance.

 

The AK620 is less expensive with almost identical performance to the NH-D15.

 

Consider a better motherboard. My quick check suggests no significant Linux compatibility issues.

 

Consider a PCIe 5.0 NVMe drive. Sure it's more expensive, but builds tend to have significant storage i/o so the higher bandwidth would help.

 

Consider a case with better airflow.

 

Consider a better PSU.

 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X 4.5 GHz 16-Core Processor  ($544.13 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: Deepcool AK620 ZERO DARK 68.99 CFM CPU Cooler  ($67.98 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: MSI MAG B650 TOMAHAWK WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard  ($194.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: *Corsair Vengeance 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL40 Memory  ($136.63 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Crucial T700 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 5.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($159.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Lian Li LANCOOL 216 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($86.99 @ Newegg Sellers) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic FOCUS 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply  ($107.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1298.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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