Advice for first time builder

[Bmyonatan]

After years with a MacBook Pro I decided to switch over to a pc. My main uses for the pc will be 3d work in Maya and Z-brush (modeling, rigging, texturing, animating and rendering), and graphic design in illustrator (and some photoshop). In addition I would like to be able to game with this rig.
I came up with a part list, but have a few questions about the list/the build in general.

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/bhqwQV

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1800X 3.6GHz 8-Core Processor  ($419.99 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair - H100i v2 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Asus - CROSSHAIR VI HERO ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($236.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($319.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Samsung - 960 EVO 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($234.00 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($83.61 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB STRIX GAMING Video Card  ($779.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Fractal Design - Define C with Window ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: Corsair - RMx 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $2354.54
 

 

1. Is the ram compatible with Ryzen 7? and would I be able to achieve the mentioned 3200 Mhz clock speed?

2. Is the 1800x really worth it? I'm new to pc builds so I don't have a lot of knowledge about overclocking but I need this rig to be completely stable, even over multiple day renders of my 3d work - is that level of stability possible with overclocking?

3. should I get additional case fans besides the 2 included with the Define C and the ones on the 240 radiator?

4. does the rm750x PSU have a 4 pin cpu connector in addition to the 8 pin to connect to the crosshair vi hero, or is the 8 pin enough?

thanks for any help

[Guest]

- Yes, the RAM will be compatible, and you'll be able to get to 3200MHz with no problem.

- No, the 1800X is definitely not worth it. I'd go for the 1700. The X versions are just factory overclocked, and a slightly overclocked 1700 will be more than enough.

- You don't really need that many case fans, so those ones should do fine.

- It should have two 4 pins that can join into an 8 pin. One 8 pin will be enough.

[Oryzaki]

I konw Leinad already said this but pass up on the 1800x for the 1700 it's basically the same thing except you have to manually overclock it.

[Bmyonatan]

Will overclocking be stable enough for running renders for a few days to a week at a time?
I plan to have this rig for at least 4 years (with minor upgrades) and wouldn't want to hurt the life span of the cpu or its stability

As mentioned - first build and I have never overclocked so I really don't know how I should go about this

 

Thanks

[Leonard]

@Bmyonatan

You are never really sure with OCing, it depends on your CPU's quality and your ability to follow OCing step;s but you will sure save some money that can be put somewhere else. Now if you are not capable of following any OCing steps of you just don't care to be doing the OC yourself then you should get the 1800x but the 1800x and the 1700x are the same just one runs faster right out of the box.

[Guest]

7 minutes ago, Bmyonatan said:

Will overclocking be stable enough for running renders for a few days to a week at a time?
I plan to have this rig for at least 4 years (with minor upgrades) and wouldn't want to hurt the life span of the cpu or its stability

As mentioned - first build and I have never overclocked so I really don't know how I should go about this

 

Thanks

You don't really need to overclock at all if you don't want to. The 1700 is 3.00GHz at stock, which should be fine. But if you overclock slightly, like 300-400MHz higher, it'll be perfectly stable. Just make sure you do your research first. Ask around on the CPU subforum.