My first build for graphic design, photo & video editing

[Sol_Badguy]

Thanks for the input - obviously made some errors and will have to make some returns. If it feels rushed, it is - need a new PC that will handle what I need it to.

But you will have it, 1 or 2 more days are worth it if it spares you the hassle of returning parts and making extra orders, perhaps having to wait for your money to be refunded etc.

Part List - Intel Core Ultra 7 265K, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, Antec C5 ARGB ATX Mid Tower - PCPartPicker

Part List - Intel Core Ultra 7 265K, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, Antec C5 ARGB ATX Mid Tower

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Ok so just in case you are still going with an Intel platform, the RAM you chose is fine but not ideal since it's a Neo kit.
I would suggest this:

G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 Memory (F5-6400J3239G32GX2-TZ5RK) - PCPartPicker

G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 Memory (F5-6400J3239G32GX2-TZ5RK)

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Also this:

G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6800 CL34 Memory (F5-6800J3445G32GX2-TZ5RK) - PCPartPicker

G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6800 CL34 Memory (F5-6800J3445G32GX2-TZ5RK)

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I know they cost a bit more but they're better suited for Arrow Lake.
This one is cheap:

Patriot Viper Venom 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 Memory (PVV564G640C32K) - PCPartPicker

Patriot Viper Venom 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 Memory (PVV564G640C32K)

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@ir_cow can give you great advice on which kit is best for your case, but the price on that Patriot kit is no joke.

 

[ir_cow]

I'll throw my 2cents in again. Get the OEM Windows 11 key for $10 on the interwebs. The retail license is $200 and the only benefit is that you can transfer it to another computer. Now take that extra money saved and get 2x48GB of ram. Surprisingly easy to run out of 64GB when you have a lot of programs open. Yes you could close what is not used, but that stifles the workflow a bit.

As for ram. People aren't going to like my answer. For workstation tasks. Cheapest at the highest capacity. 4800 MT/s is just fine for a workstation.

If you can find 96GB for a better price. Go with that instead

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[Sol_Badguy]

Get the OEM Windows 11 key for $10 on the interwebs.

+1000!

If you can find 96GB for a better price. Go with that instead

Crucial Pro 96GB Kit (48GBx2) DDR5-5600 UDIMM | CP2K48G56C46U5 | Crucial.com

Buy Crucial Pro 96GB Kit (48GBx2) DDR5-5600 UDIMM CP2K48G56C46U5.

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This one here:

Crucial Pro 96 GB (2 x 48 GB) DDR5-5600 CL46 Memory (CP2K48G56C46U5) - PCPartPicker

Crucial Pro 96 GB (2 x 48 GB) DDR5-5600 CL46 Memory (CP2K48G56C46U5)

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Low price and low voltage.

 

[phanbuey]

just ordered my 265kf - there are a bunch of used options that are awesome:

Love this rig btw - a bit of tuning and it's so smooth. Selling my 9800x3d for the price of the 265kf + Z890M mobo.

 

[oxrufiioxo]

just ordered my 265kf - there are a bunch of used options that are awesome:
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Love this rig btw - a bit of tuning and it's so smooth. Selling my 9800x3d for the price of the 265kf + Z890M mobo.

That's funny I did the same thing with a 7800X3D only I just swapped it out for a 7950X3D which I like a lot better.


I don't think I would recommend used parts to the OP he needs it to be plug and play as much as possible is the feeling I get and used adds extra variables on if the hardware is actually fully functional something that is easy for you to diagnose but I am not sure about the OP who didn't realize intel and amd require different motherboards.

 

[ir_cow]

I would avoid a no named brand for memory. Just asking for trouble and no way to RMA.

I can't imagine 96GB 8400 MT/s is real. It would have to be CUDIMM for one (which it isn't).second $150 is too good to be true for the capacity. Third, you will want to stick with 1.4V and 8000 MT/s or lower for Intel Boost 200s to work.

I kinda want to buy it myself and see how shit they are lol.

 

[phanbuey]

I would avoid a no named brand for memory. Just asking for trouble and no way to RMA.

I can't imagine 96GB 8400 MT/s is real. It would have to be CUDIMM for one (which it isn't).second $150 is too good to be true for the capacity. Third, you will want to stick with 1.4V and 8000 MT/s or lower for Intel Boost 200s to work.

I kinda want to buy it myself and see how shit they are lol.

It’s 48gb non CUDIMM generic A die - I’m hoping for 8000 only.

Right now have the 6400 CL 32 - KLEVV sticks at 64GB 7000 CL36 -- it's likely those sticks don't even come tbh.

 

[motomania71]

That's funny I did the same thing with a 7800X3D only I just swapped it out for a 7950X3D which I like a lot better.


I don't think I would recommend used parts to the OP he needs it to be plug and play as much as possible is the feeling I get and used adds extra variables on if the hardware is actually fully functional something that is easy for you to diagnose but I am not sure about the OP who didn't realize intel and amd require different motherboards.

Your right we(wife & me) want it all new and trouble free as much as possible. And we don't know that much about pc parts etc. other that what little we learned from youtube etc., so all the deeper details does not do us much good to us since we have limited knowledge and just adds confusion and question ourselves for example one of the posters has pushed a different cooler - why, how will that effect us, how would we see a benefit? But I'm thankful we were corrected about the motherboard and we got the right one ordered.

 

[oxrufiioxo]

Your right we(wife & me) want it all new and trouble free as much as possible. And we don't know that much about pc parts etc. other that what little we learned from youtube etc., so all the deeper details does not do us much good to us since we have limited knowledge and just adds confusion and question ourselves for example one of the posters has pushed a different cooler - why, how will that effect us, how would we see the benefit?

But I'm thankful we were corrected about the motherboard and we got the right one ordered.

The LFIII is a solid cooler but an absolute pain on Intel to install honestly I'd pick something else possibly an air cooler like this

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Watch some videos on the LF3 on Intel.

 

[motomania71]

The LFIII is a solid cooler but an absolute pain on Intel to install honestly I'd pick something else possibly an air cooler like this

Amazon.com: Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 EVO CPU Air Cooler, 7 Heat Pipes CPU Cooler,Dual 120mm TL-K12 PWM Fans, AGHP 4.0 Technology, for AM4 /AM5/Intel 1851/1700/1150/1151/1200, PC Cooling : Electronics

Buy Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 EVO CPU Air Cooler, 7 Heat Pipes CPU Cooler,Dual 120mm TL-K12 PWM Fans, AGHP 4.0 Technology, for AM4 /AM5/Intel 1851/1700/1150/1151/1200, PC Cooling: CPU Cooling Fans - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

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Watch some videos on the LF3 on Intel.

The motherboard we ordered MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI only has one hdmi out and no other as we forgot to make sure it has a display port; so to connect 2 monitors will I have to use one of the thunderbolt usb c with a usbc to hdmi cable?

 

[Bobaganoosh]

The motherboard we ordered MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI only has one hdmi out and no other as we forgot to make sure it has a display port; so to connect 2 monitors will I have to use one of the thunderbolt usb c with a usbc to hdmi cable?

You'll want to use the outputs on the graphics card. The motherboard output can only use the CPU's internal iGPU. There's no issue just driving a monitor with that motherboard output, but I think based on what you want to do with this computer, you're best off running everything from the graphics card.

 

[motomania71]

You'll want to use the outputs on the graphics card. The motherboard output can only use the CPU's internal iGPU. There's no issue just driving a monitor with that motherboard output, but I think based on what you want to do with this computer, you're best off running everything from the graphics card.

ok, thats helpful, thank you

 

[oxrufiioxo]

The gpu can drive up to 4 monitors no need to worry about what the motherboard output situation is.

it's a good backup for troubleshooting but that's about it.

 

[motomania71]

The gpu can drive up to 4 monitors no need to worry about what the motherboard output situation is.

it's a good backup for troubleshooting but that's about it.

These are the things we didn't know so these answers are much appreciated.

 

[oxrufiioxo]

These are the things we didn't know so these answers are much appreciated.

It can be overwhelming the first time but just make sure you take your time watch as many build videos as you can and even videos on your individual parts. Make sure you read all the manuals especially the motherboard/case/cooler and watch videos on the cooler install.


Like you have been don't hesitate to ask question even if they seem dumb there are a ton of helpful people on this forum.

The motherboard we ordered MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI

Super nice if you were able to pick that up for $229 even has a post code which isn't a given in 2025 anymore.

 

[motomania71]

It can be overwhelming the first time but just make sure you take your time watch as many build videos as you can and even videos on your individual parts. Make sure you read all the manuals especially the motherboard/case/cooler and watch videos on the cooler install.


Like you have been don't hesitate to ask question even if they seem dumb there are a ton of helpful people on this forum.



Super nice if you were able to pick that up for $229 even has a post code which isn't a given in 2025 anymore.

yes, we got it from msi for $229 and its shipping today.

It can be overwhelming the first time but just make sure you take your time watch as many build videos as you can and even videos on your individual parts. Make sure you read all the manuals especially the motherboard/case/cooler and watch videos on the cooler install.


Like you have been don't hesitate to ask question even if they seem dumb there are a ton of helpful people on this forum.



Super nice if you were able to pick that up for $229 even has a post code which isn't a given in 2025 anymore.

I got ram G.SKILL Trident Z5 Neo RGB Series (AMD Expo) DDR5 RAM 64GB (F5-6000J3040G32GX2-TZ5NR) & Patriot Viper Venom RGB 32GB (2 x 16GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR5 6000 (PC5 48000) PVVR532G600C36K, other than more ram with the gskill is either one better than the other or are they about the same?

 

[oxrufiioxo]

yes, we got it from msi for $229 and its shipping today.


I got ram G.SKILL Trident Z5 Neo RGB Series (AMD Expo) DDR5 RAM 64GB (F5-6000J3040G32GX2-TZ5NR) & Patriot Viper Venom RGB 32GB (2 x 16GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR5 6000 (PC5 48000) PVVR532G600C36K, other than more ram with the gskill is either one better than the other or are they about the same?

The amount of ram is most important for a build like yours speed doesn't really matter so I wouldn't go lower than 64GB there are also 2x48GB kits that are pretty great that were mentioned above around 200 usd.

 

[phanbuey]

The amount of ram is most important for a build like yours speed doesn't really matter so I wouldn't go lower than 64GB there are also 2x48GB kits that are pretty great that were mentioned above around 200 usd.

+1 for the 2x48

 

[motomania71]

The amount of ram is most important for a build like yours speed doesn't really matter so I wouldn't go lower than 64GB there are also 2x48GB kits that are pretty great that were mentioned above around 200 us

Is it better to go with 2x48 or is 2x32 & 2x16 ok?

 

[eyenix]

Are you using his to earn money? Buy a prebuilt so you get support.

There’s a reason why the pros don’t use kludged together PCs.

My self is the support

 

[Sol_Badguy]

I got ram G.SKILL Trident Z5 Neo RGB Series (AMD Expo) DDR5 RAM 64GB (F5-6000J3040G32GX2-TZ5NR)

The Neo kit is intended for AMD, it will work on Intel, how much of an issue it could be I'll let others more knowledgeable share their thoughts.

Is it better to go with 2x48 or is 2x32 & 2x16 ok?

You have been presented with what is apparently the best range for your case, 64 to 96GB, 96 is definitely the most future proof capacity wise, in the sense that most likely you won't go over that limit during the lifetime of the build. Even if it would happen a few times it would be an exception.
Likewise 64 could be equally future proof if what you actually do, not so much now but in the next several years, doesn't require more.
Although common sense dictates that it's likely you would do more and more and thus it wouldn't be surprising if at one point 64 is no longer enough. And if you go over that limit often enough then the capacity would be inadequate.

Your RAM usage up to this point could reveal how resource intensive your workflow is and thus more accurately influence your purchase decision, but there's no point in overcomplicating this.
Sure, if you were on a very tight budget, then you could sacrifice some things, but if you can afford a larger capacity kit then why not get it and be carefree?

 

[oxrufiioxo]

I got ram G.SKILL Trident Z5 Neo RGB Series (AMD Expo) DDR5 RAM 64GB (F5-6000J3040G32GX2-TZ5NR) & Patriot Viper Venom RGB 32GB (2 x 16GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR5 6000 (PC5 48000) PVVR532G600C36K, other than more ram with the gskill is either one better than the other or are they about the same?

https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-2x48GB-5600MT-Desktop-CP2K48G56C46U5/dp/B0C79RMMCL?th=1

https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-2x32GB-5600MT-Desktop-CP2K32G56C46U5/dp/B0C79H54TQ?th=1

I would grab one of these two kits honestly keep in mind if you ever need more ram down the line you'll have to swap out the 64GB kit I would not try to run two separate 64GB kits.

The Gskill kit is fine it's just not worth the price premium over the crucial 64GB kit for your use case and you could get 96GB instead for a bit more. My preference would be to get something with an XMP profile but from my understand expo kits work fine on intel.

 

[ir_cow]

I'd go with 64GB over 48GB for ram. Im constantly at 64GB when working on stuff. Only past 96GB with LLM running on the side.

 

[Nhonho]

I'd build this PC:

CPU: Ryzen 9700X
Thermal paste: Arctic Silver 5
Motherboard: AM5
Memory: 2x 32 GB DDR5 6000 (CL 30 to 36)
Video Card: RTX 5060 8 GB (8 GB is enough since you are not going to play games)

Power Supply: use a "PSU calculator" site to you know the power (buy one Corsair or Seasonic)
(buy a power supply that has the video card power connector)

CPU aircooler (one of 2 towers like these):
- Be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4
- Cooler Master Hyper 622 Halo
- Cooler Master MasterAir MA824 Stealth
- DeepCool AK620
- Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120
- Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120

 

[motomania71]

I'd build this PC:

CPU: Ryzen 9700X
Thermal paste: Arctic Silver 5
Motherboard: AM5
Memory: 2x 32 GB DDR5 6000 (CL 30 to 36)
Video Card: RTX 5060 8 GB (8 GB is enough since you are not going to play games)

Power Supply: use a "PSU calculator" site to you know the power (buy one Corsair or Seasonic)
(buy a power supply that has the video card power connector)

CPU aircooler (one of 2 towers like these):
- Be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4
- Cooler Master Hyper 622 Halo
- Cooler Master MasterAir MA824 Stealth
- DeepCool AK620
- Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120
- Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120

I've already ordered all the parts but thanks for chiming in with your suggestion.