Hi there!
I would like to build a budget PC (The budget is about 1000$, may be lower). Computer will not be used for gaming, mainly for basic photo editing, 2D graphics (mostly Adobe package programs) and basic daily or collage tasks. Over time, the PC can become a tool for more professional purposes, so I would like to leave the possibility for future upgrade.
Let's say it's more for professional puropses. Primarily working in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Corel Draw and AutoCAD.
It is possible that in the future I will need to use some 3D editors as part of my studies (basic works in Blender) and video rendering. - More amateur, or as I said as part of my studies.
Budget may be the key here, I wonder how the release of zen5's may affect zen4 prices.
"Budget PC", "Professional purposes".
You need to pick one.
Assume you go ahead with your $1000 budget. You will build either - a reasonably powerful PC (strong CPU, with weak core components (PSU, RAM, GPU, cooling, case), giving you issues over time), or a strong base PC, but with a weak CPU and GPU, forcing you to upgrade later when you realise that the system isn't powerful enough.
If you're going to be earning money with the PC, spend what is necessary for a good one.
For professional use, you want a NVIDIA GPU. Simple as that, CUDA and the NVIDIA ecosystem are utterly dominant in both professional and university settings. Modern graphical design software also makes good use of hardware ray tracing.
You want 32 GB RAM at a
minimum, preferably 48/64. DDR4/5 isn't super relevant, but DDR5 is slightly faster, and comes in higher capacities.
You want at least eight CPU P cores, or 6 P cores and 8 E cores, more is better.
You want a strong PSU for reliability, and a GPU with 16 GB or more VRAM, that supports CUDA.
At least 2 TB of fast storage, preferably a dual drive system. You want to have a scratch drive where your project has complete use of all its bandwidth.
Fast connectivity standards, since you will likely make good use of it. Therefore USB 3.2 gen 2x2 minimum, TB4 preferably.
Therefore -
At a minimum:
PCPartPicker Part List:
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/ss3TL9
CPU: Intel Core i5-13600K 3.5 GHz 14-Core Processor ($259.95 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Assassin X 120 Refined SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($17.89 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus PROART B760-CREATOR D4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Silicon Power GAMING 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory ($50.97 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Blue SN580 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($119.00 @ iBUYPOWER)
Video Card: MSI VENTUS 2X BLACK OC GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB Video Card ($449.99 @ B&H)
Case: MSI MAG FORGE 321R AIRFLOW ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.90 @ Amazon)
Total: $1232.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-06-29 14:20 EDT-0400
Optimal:
PCPartPicker Part List:
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/J2yCxH
CPU: Intel Core i7-14700K 3.4 GHz 20-Core Processor ($373.96 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($33.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus PROART B760-CREATOR D4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Patriot Viper Steel 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory ($109.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Intel Optane P1600X 118 GB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($73.94 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 990 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($169.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI EXPERT GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER 16 GB Video Card ($789.99 @ Newegg)
Case: MSI MAG FORGE 321R AIRFLOW ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: be quiet! Dark Power 13 750 W 80+ Titanium Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($169.90 @ Amazon)
Total: $1966.64
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-06-29 14:25 EDT-0400
There is a significant difference between a $1000 PC and a $1200 PC if you are building new.
There's also a strong argument to wait until Arrow Lake 15th gen Core comes out, Zen 5 looks a little underwhelming, but it's still going to be better than Zen 4.