new pc build help

[sck451]

Hi guys, my pc is still waiting to be built, im thinknig of amending the order, is it worth upgrading to the 5950x from the 5900x? i can drop the 2tb barracuda ssd since i have 2 m.2's on my order anyway and im pretty sure that 2tb will be ample for now (i also have a nas drive anyway for backups/storage of 3tb raided).

Here is the current spec, id only have to pay £30 more if i change the cpu.

Case
Send In Your Own Case
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12 Core CPU (3.7GHz-4.8GHz/70MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard
ASUS® ROG STRIX X570-F GAMING (USB 3.2 Gen 2, PCIe 4.0) - ARGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)
64GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO DDR4 3200MHz (4 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
24GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 3090 - HDMI, DP
1st Storage Drive
2TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA 120 2.5" SSD, (up to 560MB/sR | 540MB/sW)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
500GB SAMSUNG 980 PRO M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 6900MB/R, 5000MB/W)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
2TB SAMSUNG 970 EVO PLUS M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 3500MB/R, 3300MB/W)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 1000W RMx SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
Corsair H115i ELITE CAPELLIX RGB Hydro Series High Performance CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
LED Lighting
50cm UV LED Strip
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Card
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT
Wireless Network Card
WIRELESS INTEL® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 2,400Mbps/5GHz, 300Mbps/2.4GHz PCI-E CARD + BT 5.0
USB/Thunderbolt Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System
Windows 10 Professional 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [MUP-00003]
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Browser
Microsoft® Edge (Windows 10 Only)
Warranty
3 Year Gold Warranty (2 Year Collect & Return, 2 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS & UK OFFSHORE ISLANDS / N IRELAND
Build Time
Standard Build - Subject to stock availability on pre-order products
Welcome Book
PCSpecialist Welcome Book - United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland
Logo Branding
PCSpecialist Logo
Price: £0.00 including VAT and Delivery

Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-am4-gen3-pc/BHZswDWrqx/

The system you link is actually microscopically different: it has Windows 10 Professional included. You probably don't need this, unless there's a specific feature you want to get?

You could definitely upgrade to the 5950X. Its gaming performance is a touch worse than the 5900X, but it's marginal and I imagine its performance in other tasks will make up for that shortfall for your uses. While the Strix X570 will be enough, you could also consider the Crosshair, the ne plus ultra of PCS's motherboard selection. If you get the WiFi version, you could then drop the separate WiFi card.

All this would make your build look like this:

Case
Send In Your Own Case
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16 Core CPU (3.4GHz-4.9GHz/72MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard
ASUS® CROSSHAIR VIII HERO WIFI (DDR4, PCIe 4.0, CrossFireX/SLI) - RGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)
64GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO DDR4 3200MHz (4 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
24GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 3090 - HDMI, DP
1st M.2 SSD Drive
500GB SAMSUNG 980 PRO M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 6900MB/R, 5000MB/W)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
2TB SAMSUNG 970 EVO PLUS M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 3500MB/R, 3300MB/W)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 1000W RMx SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
Corsair H115i ELITE CAPELLIX RGB Hydro Series High Performance CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
LED Lighting
50cm UV LED Strip
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Card
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT
Wireless Network Card
NOT REQUIRED
USB/Thunderbolt Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KUK-00001]
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Browser
Microsoft® Edge (Windows 10 Only)
Warranty
3 Year Gold Warranty (2 Year Collect & Return, 2 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS & UK OFFSHORE ISLANDS / N IRELAND
Build Time
Standard Build - Subject to stock availability on pre-order products
Price: £3,993.00 including VAT and Delivery

Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-am4-gen3-pc/BGPq39E70h/

 

[EmmaWilliamson688]

The pc is used for work so yes i want the pro security features for that reason. IT department will be happier i think lol. i was just looking online for comparisons and some benchmarks were showing that 5950 was better for rendering and such and potentially unreal engine which i want to start learning. Yes il be using the rig to play games but will i notice a difference? im upgrading from a laptop with the 2070 max q. If i drop the wifi card, does the wifi board include bluetooth? coz the card has bluetooth which is handy but I suppose it is not essential. However if i do upgrade to that motherboard it will be even more money, what are the key advantages of going with the crosshair hero wifi? i wont be overclocking (pretty sure that invalidates warranty anyway)

 

[sck451]

The pc is used for work so yes i want the pro security features for that reason. IT department will be happier i think lol. i was just looking online for comparisons and some benchmarks were showing that 5950 was better for rendering and such and potentially unreal engine which i want to start learning. Yes il be using the rig to play games but will i notice a difference? im upgrading from a laptop with the 2070 max q. If i drop the wifi card, does the wifi board include bluetooth? coz the card has bluetooth which is handy but I suppose it is not essential. However if i do upgrade to that motherboard it will be even more money, what are the key advantages of going with the crosshair hero wifi? i wont be overclocking (pretty sure that invalidates warranty anyway)

Yes, the 5950X will definitely benefit you overall, and the minimal difference in performance in games almost certainly won't be perceptible. I just thought I should let you know anyway!

Yes, the Crosshair VIII WiFi does include Bluetooth -- it's the exact same chip as in the separate card, just integrated into the motherboard. (Though I personally don't know why anyone would actually want to use Bluetooth on a desktop machine: it's such a flaky standard.) Honestly, it's not necessary for your case: the power and cooling is very similar (even if the Crosshair is a bit better for power delivery). It's more that the 5950X is a pretty amazing and demanding chip, and it's worth considering a best-in-class motherboard option to accompany it and make sure you get the very most out of it.

I doubt there would be a discernible difference to the Strix, but it's the hardest part to replace if there was a problem, which is why I mention it as an option to consider.

 

[EmmaWilliamson688]

ok updated the order i hope its worth it.