New build for cousin

[ulookuglynoob]

Budget (including currency): Max 2500, USD but does not want to spend more than he needs, so don't make it more expensive. Wants it to be around 2000USD

Country: United States

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Mainly CPU-intensive work, but might do light gaming.

Other details (existing parts lists, whether any peripherals are needed, what you're upgrading from, when you're going to buy, what resolution and refresh rate you want to play at, etc):  I have a cousin who has built a PC before. However, he doesn't know about newer parts, as he built it a while ago. He wants to get a CPU with at least 16 cores (7950x3d), as he will be using the PC as a workstation. He also wants a GPU with a lot of Vram, but doesn't want to spend more than he needs, since he won't be doing GPU intensive work (7900gre). He wants the whole thing to be white and mini itx and doesn't want to change the case, CPU, mobo, or the aio. I think the build I recommended him is good enough, but I thought that I should be sure and check with the forum.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/CW3nvj

Also, this is for the whole setup, so monitor and peripherals. No need to change the peripherals, but if you have a better monitor in mind, let me know!

P.S. How do you get cable extensions on pcpartpicker?

[TatamiMatt]

With all restrictions considered thats a good build, cant really see much in the way of upgrading, the monitor is a possibility but im not super well versed in monitors so im not sure, everything else looks good though

[ulookuglynoob]

2 minutes ago, TatamiMatt said:

With all restrictions considered thats a good build, cant really see much in the way of upgrading, the monitor is a possibility but im not super well versed in monitors so im not sure, everything else looks good though

no. This is the build im recommending him, not his current build

[kitnoman]

There's really not much to change. What does kind of CPU intensive work does he do? I mean productivity wise, the regular 7950x is better than the 7950x3d since it has a faster clock. Then depending on the workload and what app he is using, if it's also going to be intensive on storage, a nvme with dram would probably be better. As for the peripherals, personally, they're not my first choice. Like the only way I would recommend spending a $100 on keyboard or more in 2024 or even 5years ago is if the keys are hotswappable. Also as mentioned, the monitor doesn't feet the build, it decent. However, depending on the workload or hi job/hobby, specially if it involves or needs color accuracy, that monitor might not deliver it as it might not even be bright enough. But it is a decent gaming monitor.

[ulookuglynoob]

7 minutes ago, kitnoman said:

There's really not much to change. What does kind of CPU intensive work does he do? I mean productivity wise, the regular 7950x is better than the 7950x3d since it has a faster clock. Then depending on the workload and what app he is using, if it's also going to be intensive on storage, a nvme with dram would probably be better. As for the peripherals, personally, they're not my first choice. Like the only way I would recommend spending a $100 on keyboard or more in 2024 or even 5years ago is if the keys are hotswappable. Also as mentioned, the monitor doesn't feet the build, it decent. However, depending on the workload or hi job/hobby, specially if it involves or needs color accuracy, that monitor might not deliver it as it might not even be bright enough. But it is a decent gaming monitor.

How about this?

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/vwYYGP

[TatamiMatt]

7 minutes ago, ulookuglynoob said:

How about this?

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/vwYYGP

I mean, yes but on the flip side the X3D version is better for gaming, the main factor really is knowing the workload, if the productivity is heavily GPU bound anyway, then the 7950X3D might be a better option, hell possibly a 7800X3D and 7900XT might be a better option then

 

In short, what is the productivity workload?

[TatamiMatt]

21 minutes ago, ulookuglynoob said:

no. This is the build im recommending him, not his current build

Yeah i know, i mean upgrading youre proposed build/ making any further changes or improvements

[ulookuglynoob]

10 minutes ago, TatamiMatt said:

I mean, yes but on the flip side the X3D version is better for gaming, the main factor really is knowing the workload, if the productivity is heavily GPU bound anyway, then the 7950X3D might be a better option, hell possibly a 7800X3D and 7900XT might be a better option then

 

In short, what is the productivity workload?

He told me that the stuff he does is not GPU-bound, but mainly CPU based. Not completely sure what exactly though. Originally I recommended him a 7900 xt and a 7800x3d, but he told me that he didn't need that good of a GPU and to get a better CPU. He wanted to get a threadripper, but that was over his budget. Also, he won't be playing demanding games anyway. Also, how to you add a custom link in pcpartpicker? He wants custom cables.

[filpo]

16 minutes ago, ulookuglynoob said:

How about this?

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/vwYYGP

I know the 970 evo plus is dram but it costs as much as a pcie 4.0 2tb drive

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X 4.5 GHz 16-Core Processor  ($510.38 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: Deepcool LT720 WH 85.85 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: ASRock B650E STEEL LEGEND WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard  ($199.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Force Delta RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory  ($106.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Samsung 970 Evo Plus 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  (Purchased For $0.00) 
Storage: TEAMGROUP MP44L 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($112.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: ASRock Phantom Gaming OC Radeon RX 7900 XT 20 GB Video Card  ($699.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Phanteks XT View ATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($89.99 @ MSI) 
Monitor: Asus TUF Gaming VG27AQA1A 27.0" 2560 x 1440 170 Hz Monitor  ($179.99 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Keychron C2 Wired Standard Keyboard  ($78.98 @ Amazon) 
Mouse: Razer Basilisk V3 X Hyperspeed Bluetooth/Wireless/Wired Optical Mouse  ($59.42 @ Walmart) 
Total: $2218.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-05-13 10:39 EDT-0400

1 minute ago, ulookuglynoob said:

Also, how to you add a custom link in pcpartpicker? He wants custom cables.

go onto the 'add custom part' option, put in the link, the price and the section (if 'cables' isn't there then just do custom and then put in that they are custom cables)

[ulookuglynoob]

2 minutes ago, filpo said:

go onto the 'add custom part' option, put in the link, the price and the section (if 'cables' isn't there then just do custom and then put in that they are custom cables)

dont see it. well, i guess i really don't need it

 

[ulookuglynoob]

4 minutes ago, filpo said:

I know the 970 evo plus is dram but it costs as much as a pcie 4.0 2tb drive

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X 4.5 GHz 16-Core Processor  ($510.38 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: Deepcool LT720 WH 85.85 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: ASRock B650E STEEL LEGEND WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard  ($199.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Force Delta RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory  ($106.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Samsung 970 Evo Plus 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  (Purchased For $0.00) 
Storage: TEAMGROUP MP44L 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($112.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: ASRock Phantom Gaming OC Radeon RX 7900 XT 20 GB Video Card  ($699.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Phanteks XT View ATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($89.99 @ MSI) 
Monitor: Asus TUF Gaming VG27AQA1A 27.0" 2560 x 1440 170 Hz Monitor  ($179.99 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Keychron C2 Wired Standard Keyboard  ($78.98 @ Amazon) 
Mouse: Razer Basilisk V3 X Hyperspeed Bluetooth/Wireless/Wired Optical Mouse  ($59.42 @ Walmart) 
Total: $2218.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-05-13 10:39 EDT-0400

go onto the 'add custom part' option, put in the link, the price and the section (if 'cables' isn't there then just do custom and then put in that they are custom cables)

He wants the thermaltake tower and a mini itx build

[BentleyOwen123]

3 minutes ago, ulookuglynoob said:

dont see it. well, i guess i really don't need it

 

you need to be signed in

[filpo]

2 minutes ago, ulookuglynoob said:

He wants the thermaltake tower and a mini itx build

The size is basically the same and they're both fish tank cases. ITX is also horrible value and so I got a build with a 7900 XT and a 2tb ssd for the same price

 

4 minutes ago, ulookuglynoob said:

dont see it. well, i guess i really don't need it

 

it's at the bottom

[BentleyOwen123]

2 minutes ago, filpo said:

it's at the bottom

it wont pop up unless your signed in

[ulookuglynoob]

22 minutes ago, BentleyOwen123 said:

it wont pop up unless your signed in

but i am... well, it doesnt matter.

25 minutes ago, filpo said:

The size is basically the same and they're both fish tank cases. ITX is also horrible value and so I got a build with a 7900 XT and a 2tb ssd for the same price

It was one of his requirements. He really likes that case. He won't budge. He also doesn't really need 3 tb of storage.

How about this?

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/c4JDHG

 

[filpo]

21 minutes ago, ulookuglynoob said:

but i am... well, it doesnt matter.

It was one of his requirements. He really likes that case. He won't budge. He also doesn't really need 3 tb of storage.

How about this?

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/c4JDHG

 

you won't be able to fit those fans in there with the gpu, otherwise it's good

[ulookuglynoob]

1 minute ago, filpo said:

you won't be able to fit those fans in there with the gpu, otherwise it's good

aio. and top

[filpo]

Just now, ulookuglynoob said:

aio

the AIO has got fans

 

Just now, ulookuglynoob said:

and top

there's a fan up there 

Even if they want rgb then get an AIO with rgb

ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III A-RGB 48.82 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (ACFRE00150A) - PCPartPicker

[ulookuglynoob]

6 minutes ago, filpo said:

the AIO has got fans

 

there's a fan up there 

Even if they want rgb then get an AIO with rgb

ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III A-RGB 48.82 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (ACFRE00150A) - PCPartPicker

Ima replace those fans with the ones in my parts list, since there aren't rgb. and the aio you recommended isn't the infinity mirror, which he wants.

[ulookuglynoob]

He wants his build to look similar to this:

[ulookuglynoob]

So is the build good?

[ulookuglynoob]

Also, no add link button. And im logged in.

[filpo]

2 hours ago, ulookuglynoob said:

So is the build good?

yes