Rig for Work & play? suggestions

[steven7685]

Budget (including currency): ~$5000.00 USD

Country: USA

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for:  CP2077 & other similar games, Fusion 360, Solidworks, Adobe PS, Adobe IS

Aim:

My aim here is to kill 2 birds with one stone. I have a professional workload of a CNC machinist/Metal Fabricator. I run the aforementioned programs frequently although I don't typically see real complex 3d model assemblies but its not unheard of. I also enjoy gaming and although I don't particularly need every frame per second I can squeeze out of any game atm I would like to do my best to future proof my build for a minimum of 5 years.  In essence, I am lookin to build a single rig to handle both of these applications ( work & play / production & gaming ).

Monitors

I plan on gaming in 1440p one monitor for now. 

Peripherals

I have a suitable mouse, I will need a keyboard, and a windows OS

Why are you upgrading?

I am upgrading from a Acer Predator helios ph317-51 from 2017. This laptop never really did anything I wanted it to do aside from generic gaming with low settings and surfing the web. At this point anything may be a viable upgrade. 

 

Here's what I have began mocking up.

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/sej7685/saved/DFRGjX

I plan on going with a ROG hyperion gr701 case which pcpartpicker doesn't have for whatever reason. 

 

Open and willing to hear any and all suggestions!

 

[itsabearcannon]

If you're going to blow FY money on a computer, why stop at a Founder's Edition 4090? Get one of those liquid cooled ones like the SUPRIM Liquid X for like $200 more.

 

Also don't get an ASUS board - tons of bad juju in this community right now with how bad ASUS is for customer support. You could get like a Gigabyte Z790 AORUS Master or ASRock Z790 Taichi R for about $50-$100 cheaper and still get the fancy bells and whistles without paying the ASUS name brand tax.
 

Also, you don't need 1600W. That's for dual-GPU configurations at a minimum. You can get a Silverstone HELA 1200R that's A-tier on the PSU tier list for $220, which saves you a decent chunk of change.

[PC HEROES]

2 hours ago, steven7685 said:

Budget (including currency): ~$5000.00 USD

Country: USA

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for:  CP2077 & other similar games, Fusion 360, Solidworks, Adobe PS, Adobe IS

Aim:

My aim here is to kill 2 birds with one stone. I have a professional workload of a CNC machinist/Metal Fabricator. I run the aforementioned programs frequently although I don't typically see real complex 3d model assemblies but its not unheard of. I also enjoy gaming and although I don't particularly need every frame per second I can squeeze out of any game atm I would like to do my best to future proof my build for a minimum of 5 years.  In essence, I am lookin to build a single rig to handle both of these applications ( work & play / production & gaming ).

Monitors

I plan on gaming in 1440p one monitor for now. 

Peripherals

I have a suitable mouse, I will need a keyboard, and a windows OS

Why are you upgrading?

I am upgrading from a Acer Predator helios ph317-51 from 2017. This laptop never really did anything I wanted it to do aside from generic gaming with low settings and surfing the web. At this point anything may be a viable upgrade. 

 

Here's what I have began mocking up.

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/sej7685/saved/DFRGjX

I plan on going with a ROG hyperion gr701 case which pcpartpicker doesn't have for whatever reason. 

 

Open and willing to hear any and all suggestions!

 

Hello... I was looking over your list and unless you are running a Server or some other type of Hardcore Business Software/Hardware then you don't need a Core i9. A Core i9 has been proven to be not the best thing for Gaming. The Core i5 is much more suited to Games but if you need the balance of Work/Play then the Core i7 is the perfect thing for you. So I gave your list a major Overhaul. I was able to get you the most Performance Per Dollar or Bang for your Buck.

 

For this type of budget we call this a "GODZILLA" PC. I went with a Gigabyte Theme. I think it looks totally Awesome and it will Destroy any Game you throw at it with ease. Almost every part is from Gigabyte. I also added a Monitor too. A Gigabyte M32Q 31.5" 2560 x 1440 170 Hz IPS Panel. And it has Speakers.

 

If you have any questions please let me know and what you think...

 

I have been building PCs for over 30 years so if you have any questions please ask. For future communication I use Discord for much faster response times as I have it open 24/7. Here is my Discord: Wizardsnapper#2772 I am also available if you need help before, during, or after the Build process on Discord through Voice or Video Chat. I can be with you while you build your new PC if you need me to be.

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/N46MmD

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-14700K 3.4 GHz 20-Core Processor  ($401.55 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Gigabyte AORUS WATERFORCE X 60.07 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($180.67 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z790 AORUS MASTER X EATX LGA1700 Motherboard  ($499.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Force Delta RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory  ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Force Delta RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory  ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000s 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($176.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000s 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($176.98 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte AORUS MASTER GeForce RTX 4090 24 GB Video Card  ($2049.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Gigabyte AORUS C500 GLASS ATX Mid Tower Case  ($247.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair RMe (2023) 1200 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Gigabyte M32Q 31.5" 2560 x 1440 170 Hz Monitor  ($549.90 @ Amazon)
Custom: Graphics Card GPU Brace Support, Video Card Sag Holder Bracket, GPU Stand  ($9.99 @ Amazon)
Custom: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro Key GLOBAL ($27.09)
Total: $4711.09

[steven7685]

37 minutes ago, PC HEROES said:

Hello... I was looking over your list and unless you are running a Server or some other type of Hardcore Business Software/Hardware then you don't need a Core i9. A Core i9 has been proven to be not the best thing for Gaming. The Core i5 is much more suited to Games but if you need the balance of Work/Play then the Core i7 is the perfect thing for you. So I gave your list a major Overhaul. I was able to get you the most Performance Per Dollar or Bang for your Buck.

Ah, Well I was hoping for optimal workload performance seeing as that is how I make my money, and My gaming preferences lean towards single player games where a couple % slower wouldn't hurt much. Watching the LTT video about the 7800X3d shows (13th gen yes) i9,i7and i5 chips performing in games about the same, with each of the 3 variants winding up on top ( between intel chips ) for different games. Meanwhile for productive tasks the i9 chip consistently lead the chart. 

 

I like the gigabyte board, I don't like not having thunderbolt ports, and no HDMI port could hurt as well. Right now my GPU in my laptop is dead and if it weren't for the on-board graphics in the i7 chip I would be dead in the water, also would there he any real benefit of getting a "K" variant chipset if my MOBO didn't have any display ports to run the integrated graphics through? Wouldn't a "KF" variant chipset serve the same purpose for cheaper at that point? It seems I may be missing loads of specifics here, but the reality is I most likely just need to be more educated as to what I'm lookin at. If ASUS really is something I need to steer clear of then the ASRock Taichi board seems like a good option.

[PC HEROES]

6 hours ago, steven7685 said:

Ah, Well I was hoping for optimal workload performance seeing as that is how I make my money, and My gaming preferences lean towards single player games where a couple % slower wouldn't hurt much. Watching the LTT video about the 7800X3d shows (13th gen yes) i9,i7and i5 chips performing in games about the same, with each of the 3 variants winding up on top ( between intel chips ) for different games. Meanwhile for productive tasks the i9 chip consistently lead the chart. 

 

I like the gigabyte board, I don't like not having thunderbolt ports, and no HDMI port could hurt as well. Right now my GPU in my laptop is dead and if it weren't for the on-board graphics in the i7 chip I would be dead in the water, also would there he any real benefit of getting a "K" variant chipset if my MOBO didn't have any display ports to run the integrated graphics through? Wouldn't a "KF" variant chipset serve the same purpose for cheaper at that point? It seems I may be missing loads of specifics here, but the reality is I most likely just need to be more educated as to what I'm lookin at. If ASUS really is something I need to steer clear of then the ASRock Taichi board seems like a good option.

Originally I went with Intel because you did. I have switched it back to the Core i9 14900K and paired it with the Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO . It has Duel Thunderbolt 4 Ports on the back I/O and an HDMI Port. There is nothing wrong with ASUS as far as the parts go, I have been using them for years and have not had a problem yet. Last year alone I used about 50 ASUS Motherboards from both AMD and Intel. The problem is with the Customer Service which has been fixed as of 6 months ago. I had a really hard time finding a Motherboard with Thunderbolt and HDMI unless I added a separate PCIe Card. I also added 2 different CPU Pressure Blocks to help lower the Temps of the CPU as it can and will get really hot. I also threw in a GPU Support Bar and a Website to get a Windows 11 Key.

 

If you need anymore help please let me know.

 

I have been building PCs for over 30 years so if you have any questions please ask. For future communication I use Discord for much faster response times as I have it open 24/7. Here is my Discord: Wizardsnapper#2772 I am also available if you need help before, during, or after the Build process on Discord through Voice or Video Chat. I can be with you while you build your new PC if you need me to be.

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/RZqkz6

 

CPU: Intel Core i9-14900K 3.2 GHz 24-Core Processor  ($575.66 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 420 A-RGB 68.9 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($151.66 @ Amazon)
Thermal Compound: Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut 5.5 g Thermal Paste  ($23.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO ATX LGA1700 Motherboard  ($687.00 @ Amazon)
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Force Delta RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory  ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Force Delta RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory  ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Black SN850X 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Black SN850X 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus TUF GAMING GeForce RTX 4090 24 GB Video Card  ($2359.00 @ Amazon)
Case: Deepcool MORPHEUS ATX Full Tower Case  ($197.65 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair RMe (2023) 1200 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Custom: Graphics Card GPU Brace Support, Video Card Sag Holder Bracket, GPU Stand  ($9.99 @ Amazon)
Custom: Thermal Grizzly Intel 12th Gen. CPU Contact Frame
Custom: Thermalright Intel 12th Generation LGA1700 Anti-Bending Buckle, Curved Pressure Plate,CPU Fixing Buckle,CPU Stress Bending Correction Fixer, Fully Fitted and Fixed Without Trace Installation   ($10.59 @ Amazon)
Custom: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro Key GLOBAL ($27.09)
Total: $4732.58