Recommend a PC Config based on 7950X budget within 2 lakhs

[billamama]

1. What is the purpose of the computer? What all applications and games are you going to run? (Be exact. Which games? Which applications? Avoid the word 'et cetera.' Vague answers like 'gaming' or 'office work' will not work.)
Ans: Want to Run
After Effects, Premiere Pro / DaVinci Resolve, Blender / 3Dsmax / Maya / Z-Brush, Adobe Animate, Photoshop & CorelDraw...

2. What is your overall budget? If you can extend a bit for a more balanced configuration, then please mention.
Ans: <2 lakhs

3. Planning to overclock?
Ans: No

4. Which Operating System are you planning to use?
Ans: Win-10 ( Win-11 If required, otherwise win-10)

5. How much hard drive / solid-state drive space is needed?
Ans: Right Now I've 4 separate Drives
1TB HDD for Media
500gb NVME SSD for Cache & Export / Rendered Media
250gb SSD for OS
500gb SSD for Project files

6. Do you want to buy a monitor? If yes, please mention the screen size and resolution you prefer. If you already have a monitor and want to reuse it, then do mention the screen size and resolution of the monitor you have.
Ans: No, My Syncmaster 2033 is still going well.

7. Which components you DON'T want to buy? i.e. which components you already have and plan on reusing?
Ans: HDD, SSD
GPU, (have RTX 3060 V2 OC LHR 12GB GDDR6 192-bit Gaming Graphics Card),
PSU ( VS450 & CV650 from previous build) if config demands will go for new PSU otherwise not
Tablet (Intous Draw CTL490)

8. When are you planning to buy the system?
Ans: Need ASAP but can wait, if required, for few months

9. Have you ever built a desktop before? Or, will this be done by an assembler?
Ans: I'll do it myself

10. Where do you live? Are you buying locally? Are you open to buying stuff from online shops if you don't get locally?
Ans: Near Kolkata, Yes, Yes

11. Anything else which you would like to say?
Ans: looking for a build based on 7950x but can go for intel if required for my work

 

[nac]

Better wait for the price to settle down. Else you will have to pay premium for adopting early.

 

[omega44-xt]

Decide if you are willing to pay the early adopter price as price of CPU, mobo & RAM are likely to fall, esp the latter two.

CPU - AMD R9 7950X - 66k

CPU Cooler - Deepcool AK620 - 5.5k

Mobo - Asus TUF X670E WiFi - 34k

RAM - 2x 16GB DDR5 6000MHz C40 - 20k

GPU - Your 3060

M.2 SSD - WD SN850 1TB NVMe Gen4 - 12.5k

HDD - None

PSU - NZXT C750 - 9k (can use CV650 for now)

Cabinet - Lian Li Lancool II Mesh - 8.2k (get a fan hub for 500 + Arctic P12 PWM for rear exhaust)

Monitor - Yours

Total - 155.2k

Check primeabgb, mdcomputers, theitdepot, vedant computers, onlyssd (online stores) for PC parts at a good price. Some parts have such low prices on amazon during sales as well.

Keep CPU limited to 105W with eco mode, apparently just 10% lower performance but at much lower temps & power draw. AMD made stupid out of the box calibration IMO making it reach 95C. There's potential for undervolting to maybe reach full stock performance at lower temps & power draw.

*overclock3d.net/gfx/articles/2022/09/30130127980s.jpg
*overclock3d.net/gfx/articles/2022/09/30130042185s.jpg
*overclock3d.net/gfx/articles/2022/09/30130545555s.jpg

Don't use Ryzen Master Eco Mode with Ryzen 9 7900X 7950X CPUs until you read this | Introduction - Is hardware Eco mode better than Software Eco Mode? | CPU & Mainboard

 

[DestGod]

For the case, go with the performance variant of the Lancool 2, it eliminates the need of a rear exhaust fan, by sacrificing RGB (your choice). You might want to add 2 extra exhaust fans on the top though. A fan hub is not needed, as I presume that the Lancool 2 already comes with one. Besides, your motherboard will have plenty of fan headers, so daisy chain your fans and plug it in.

A new PSU is definitely recommended. The 7950x by itself takes in about 240w at load, and the 3060 gobbles up another 130w or so. If you're planning on upgrading your CPU or GPU down the line, I would recommend a minimum of 850w, though IMO a 1000w PSU would be better. 750w will let you upgrade peanuts. You may very well be tempted, considering that AMD has promised a long lifeline for AM5, and, well, the GPU.
Get NZXT C1000/ Corsair RM1000x/ MSI MPG A1000G.

Also, remember to follow this-

 

[omega44-xt]

For the case, go with the performance variant of the Lancool 2, it eliminates the need of a rear exhaust fan, by sacrificing RGB (your choice). You might want to add 2 extra exhaust fans on the top though. A fan hub is not needed, as I presume that the Lancool 2 already comes with one. Besides, your motherboard will have plenty of fan headers, so daisy chain your fans and plug it in.

A new PSU is definitely recommended. The 7950x by itself takes in about 240w at load, and the 3060 gobbles up another 130w or so. If you're planning on upgrading your CPU or GPU down the line, I would recommend a minimum of 850w, though IMO a 1000w PSU would be better. 750w will let you upgrade peanuts. You may very well be tempted, considering that AMD has promised a long lifeline for AM5, and, well, the GPU.
Get NZXT C1000/ Corsair RM1000x/ MSI MPG A1000G.

Also, remember to follow this-

I own Lancool II Mesh RGB, it doesn't come with a fan hub, hence mentioned it. I didn't find the performance variant here when I was buying, but at 9k now, can be considered. But you can just add a rear Arctic P12 to RGB one & have RGB fans as well, up to OP to decide.

1000W PSU is more futureproof for sure, but not sure if its worth it to OP.

R9 7970X at 240W run at 95C, will draw 240W only if you have a 360mm AIO, doubt air coolers can sustain that. Also, Ryzen gets hotter than Intel for same power draw apparently. Anyways, 7950X at 105W is just 10% inferior to its max performance but with much better thermals & lower power draw. PBO2 tuning/undervolting will help for sure. AMD should have put something like 150W TDP limit as stock with an option to overclock & raise power limits, CPU running at 95C at stock on even high-end coolers is not a good behaviour, not everyone who buys a desktop is an enthusiast who will tune these.

 

[DestGod]

I own Lancool II Mesh RGB, it doesn't come with a fan hub, hence mentioned it. I didn't find the performance variant here when I was buying, but at 9k now, can be considered. But you can just add a rear Arctic P12 to RGB one & have RGB fans as well, up to OP to decide.

Hmm thats weird. Lian Li's own website shows a fan hub. Might be false marketing.
I would personally prefer 2 140mms for airflow over 3 120mms, especially considering that the former is bundled with an exhaust as well. But yes, could be OP's choice.

R9 7970X at 240W run at 95C, will draw 240W only if you have a 360mm AIO, doubt air coolers can sustain that. Also, Ryzen gets hotter than Intel for same power draw apparently. Anyways, 7950X at 105W is just 10% inferior to its max performance but with much better thermals & lower power draw. PBO2 tuning/undervolting will help for sure. AMD should have put something like 150W TDP limit as stock with an option to overclock & raise power limits, CPU running at 95C at stock on even high-end coolers is not a good behaviour, not everyone who buys a desktop is an enthusiast who will tune these.

I doubt that a solid tower cooler causes a chip to throttle before the temps does. The temperature behaviour is truly odd, might slaughter custom water loops once and for all.
Stock is 175w or something I believe. With power limits unlocked, it touches 240W. AMD insists that Zen 4 is capable of handling 95 C 24/7, not keen on taking their advice though. But since there have been no problems yet, IG its fine.
I think the AK620 will hold the frequencies without throttling. It can after all sustain 200w loads. In the article below, an NH U14S is used. But AK620 and NH U14S practically fall in the same category.

*www.techpowerup.com/review/amd-ryzen-9-7950x-cooling-requirements-thermal-throttling/

 

[billamama]

Decide if you are willing to pay the early adopter price as price of CPU, mobo & RAM are likely to fall, esp the latter two.

CPU - AMD R9 7950X - 66k

CPU Cooler - Deepcool AK620 - 5.5k

Mobo - Asus TUF X670E WiFi - 34k

RAM - 2x 16GB DDR5 6000MHz C40 - 20k

GPU - Your 3060

M.2 SSD - WD SN850 1TB NVMe Gen4 - 12.5k

HDD - None

PSU - NZXT C750 - 9k (can use CV650 for now)

Cabinet - Lian Li Lancool II Mesh - 8.2k (get a fan hub for 500 + Arctic P12 PWM for rear exhaust)

Monitor - Yours

Total - 155.2k

Check primeabgb, mdcomputers, theitdepot, vedant computers, onlyssd (online stores) for PC parts at a good price. Some parts have such low prices on amazon during sales as well.

Keep CPU limited to 105W with eco mode, apparently just 10% lower performance but at much lower temps & power draw. AMD made stupid out of the box calibration IMO making it reach 95C. There's potential for undervolting to maybe reach full stock performance at lower temps & power draw.

*overclock3d.net/gfx/articles/2022/09/30130127980s.jpg
*overclock3d.net/gfx/articles/2022/09/30130042185s.jpg
*overclock3d.net/gfx/articles/2022/09/30130545555s.jpg

Don't use Ryzen Master Eco Mode with Ryzen 9 7900X 7950X CPUs until you read this | Introduction - Is hardware Eco mode better than Software Eco Mode? | CPU & Mainboard

Have 1 nvme SSD

 

[billamama]

Decide if you are willing to pay the early adopter price as price of CPU, mobo & RAM are likely to fall, esp the latter two.

CPU - AMD R9 7950X - 66k

CPU Cooler - Deepcool AK620 - 5.5k

Mobo - Asus TUF X670E WiFi - 34k

RAM - 2x 16GB DDR5 6000MHz C40 - 20k

GPU - Your 3060

M.2 SSD - WD SN850 1TB NVMe Gen4 - 12.5k

HDD - None

PSU - NZXT C750 - 9k (can use CV650 for now)

Cabinet - Lian Li Lancool II Mesh - 8.2k (get a fan hub for 500 + Arctic P12 PWM for rear exhaust)

Monitor - Yours

Total - 155.2k

Check primeabgb, mdcomputers, theitdepot, vedant computers, onlyssd (online stores) for PC parts at a good price. Some parts have such low prices on amazon during sales as well.

Keep CPU limited to 105W with eco mode, apparently just 10% lower performance but at much lower temps & power draw. AMD made stupid out of the box calibration IMO making it reach 95C. There's potential for undervolting to maybe reach full stock performance at lower temps & power draw.

*overclock3d.net/gfx/articles/2022/09/30130127980s.jpg
*overclock3d.net/gfx/articles/2022/09/30130042185s.jpg
*overclock3d.net/gfx/articles/2022/09/30130545555s.jpg

Don't use Ryzen Master Eco Mode with Ryzen 9 7900X 7950X CPUs until you read this | Introduction - Is hardware Eco mode better than Software Eco Mode? | CPU & Mainboard

How long have to wait for price drop

 

[omega44-xt]

Have 1 nvme SSD

Mobo has 4 NVMe slots, since you have the budget, can consider getting a Gen4 SSD. Else skip.

How long have to wait for price drop

Few months, maybe till Jan-Feb. B650 is launching next month, prices are usually high for initial 2-3 months.

IMO a decent B650 should be able to run 7950X at 120W or so. Anyways with undervolting, you can get stock like performance at 87W (based on the video posted earlier, so at 120W or so with UV, you will outperform stock performance. AK620 should be able to keep it under 90C at max load with those settings.

If Jan-Feb feels long, maybe wait till next month end & get a good B650 mobo for maybe 20k, like Asus B650 TUF Plus WiFi or MSI B650 Tomahawk, which have 3 NVMe slots as well.

 

[nac]

I saw couple of B650 listings already, but they're priced crazy >20k I don't know if those listings are for pre order or for regular one. Check MDC and Primeabgb.

 

[billamama]

I saw couple of B650 listings already, but they're priced crazy >20k I don't know if those listings are for pre order or for regular one. Check MDC and Primeabgb.

OK

 

[billamama]

Mobo has 4 NVMe slots, since you have the budget, can consider getting a Gen4 SSD. Else skip.


Few months, maybe till Jan-Feb. B650 is launching next month, prices are usually high for initial 2-3 months.

IMO a decent B650 should be able to run 7950X at 120W or so. Anyways with undervolting, you can get stock like performance at 87W (based on the video posted earlier, so at 120W or so with UV, you will outperform stock performance. AK620 should be able to keep it under 90C at max load with those settings.

If Jan-Feb feels long, maybe wait till next month end & get a good B650 mobo for maybe 20k, like Asus B650 TUF Plus WiFi or MSI B650 Tomahawk, which have 3 NVMe slots as well.

Problem is I have been waiting since 2021 & My tragedy is whenever I buy something which seems the best option, Price drops or something newer appeared in the Market Right After.

 

[DestGod]

Problem is I have been waiting since 2021 & My tragedy is whenever I buy something which seems the best option, Price drops or something newer appeared in the Market Right After.

I doubt CPU prices will drop anytime soon. DDR5 prices might, maybe about 2-5k or so. IMO, the only thing worth waiting for is B650 motherboards or Intel 13th Gen. B650 prices as mentioned are already high, and I doubt that a 13900k will be able to catch up.
So if you're want to get your build righy away, then go ahead.

 

[omega44-xt]

Problem is I have been waiting since 2021 & My tragedy is whenever I buy something which seems the best option, Price drops or something newer appeared in the Market Right After.

If you can wait till next month, wait for B650. Else get X670. Paying a bit extra is ok as you are getting top of the line CPU. I highly doubt 13900K will be as good as 7950X, esp at low power draw of 120W. 12900K required a 360mm AIO for cooling.

But except for top end CPUs, I expect Intel to dominate in budget & mid-range segment. Anyways time will tell.

 

[billamama]

If you can wait till next month, wait for B650. Else get X670. Paying a bit extra is ok as you are getting top of the line CPU. I highly doubt 13900K will be as good as 7950X, esp at low power draw of 120W. 12900K required a 360mm AIO for cooling.

But except for top end CPUs, I expect Intel to dominate in budget & mid-range segment. Anyways time will tell.

Right Now I'm dragging with

GA-880GM-USB3 (rev. 3.1)+ ​

FX 8350 + ​

32gb ddr3 RAM + ​

GT 710 2gb DDR5 + ​

CV650 +​

1 NVMe + 2 SSDs + 2 HDDs​

Zebronics Bijli Cabinet

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it is under 70k now and wait for the PC Componets Price Drop for few months?
As I mentioned I've already bought RTX 3060 so going to build the config you mentioned anyhow.

 

[DestGod]

Right Now I'm dragging with

GA-880GM-USB3 (rev. 3.1)+ ​

FX 8350 + ​

32gb ddr3 RAM + ​

GT 710 2gb DDR5 + ​

CV650 +​

1 NVMe + 2 SSDs + 2 HDDs​

Zebronics Bijli Cabinet

Should I go for Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 Ryzen 7 Octa Core AMD R7-5800H - (8 GB/512 GB SSD/Windows 11 Home/4 GB Graphics/NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050) IdeaPad Gaming3 15ACH6D2 Gaming Laptop Rs.102090 Price in India - Buy Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 Ryzen 7 Octa Core AMD R7-5800H - (8 GB/512 GB SSD/Windows 11 Home/4 GB Graphics/NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050) IdeaPad Gaming3 15ACH6D2 Gaming Laptop Shadow Black Online - Lenovo : Flipkart.com

it is under 70k now and wait for the PC Componets Price Drop for few months?
As I mentioned I've already bought RTX 3060 so going to build the config you mentioned anyhow.

The only thing that can potentially drop in price is motherboard and DDR5 memory. It's mostly low end motherboards that will drop in price as well, and I doubt that they will be able to run an unlocked 7950x. Memory won't drop price by much either.
So better to get your build now, as there won't be a big price difference later. Besides, a mobile RTX 3050 won't get you as far as an RTX 3060.
B650 motherboards are already out as well. Consider this one- Asus TUF Gaming B650-PLUS Motherboard
Has 3 M.2 slots for storage, solid VRMs (as long as you run Eco mode/undervolt. It should be able to sustain at peak power consumption as well.) and pretty good IO.

 

[omega44-xt]

Right Now I'm dragging with

GA-880GM-USB3 (rev. 3.1)+ ​

FX 8350 + ​

32gb ddr3 RAM + ​

GT 710 2gb DDR5 + ​

CV650 +​

1 NVMe + 2 SSDs + 2 HDDs​

Zebronics Bijli Cabinet

Should I go for Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 Ryzen 7 Octa Core AMD R7-5800H - (8 GB/512 GB SSD/Windows 11 Home/4 GB Graphics/NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050) IdeaPad Gaming3 15ACH6D2 Gaming Laptop Rs.102090 Price in India - Buy Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 Ryzen 7 Octa Core AMD R7-5800H - (8 GB/512 GB SSD/Windows 11 Home/4 GB Graphics/NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050) IdeaPad Gaming3 15ACH6D2 Gaming Laptop Shadow Black Online - Lenovo : Flipkart.com

it is under 70k now and wait for the PC Componets Price Drop for few months?
As I mentioned I've already bought RTX 3060 so going to build the config you mentioned anyhow.

IMO just build the PC with X670 instead of buying a stand in laptop.

 

[billamama]

just build the PC with X670 instead of buying a stand in laptop.

Arranged the following from MD Computer "Build Your PC" option

1. AMD Ryzen 9 7950X Processor : 66,068
2. Deepcool AK620 WH 120mm Dual : 5,530
3. MSI PRO X670-P WIFI : 31,399
4. Corsair CMK32GX5M2B6000C40 : 18,799
5. Lian Li Lancool II Mesh RGB : 8,325
6. NZXT C750 SMPS - 750 Watt 80 Plus Gold : 9,175

Total : Rs. 139,296/- ( SSD, HDD, GPU, the old ones)
or

1. AMD Ryzen 9 7950X Processor : 66,068
2. Deepcool AK620 WH 120mm Dual : 5,530
3. MSI Pro B650M-A WIFI : 20,999
4. Corsair CMK32GX5M2B6000C40 : 18,799
5. Lian Li Lancool II Mesh RGB : 8,325
6. Corsair RM1000X SMPS - 1000 : 15,299
Total : Rs. 135,020/- ( SSD, HDD, GPU the old ones)

Which Combination should I go for?

**** Whats the difference between

Ant Esports ICE-120AG Auto RGB Cabinet (Black) & Lian Li Lancool II Mesh RGB ?​

 

[DestGod]

Arranged the following from MD Computer "Build Your PC" option

1. AMD Ryzen 9 7950X Processor : 66,068
2. Deepcool AK620 WH 120mm Dual : 5,530
3. MSI PRO X670-P WIFI : 31,399
4. Corsair CMK32GX5M2B6000C40 : 18,799
5. Lian Li Lancool II Mesh RGB : 8,325
6. NZXT C750 SMPS - 750 Watt 80 Plus Gold : 9,175

Total : Rs. 139,296/- ( SSD, HDD, GPU, the old ones)
or

1. AMD Ryzen 9 7950X Processor : 66,068
2. Deepcool AK620 WH 120mm Dual : 5,530
3. MSI Pro B650M-A WIFI : 20,999
4. Corsair CMK32GX5M2B6000C40 : 18,799
5. Lian Li Lancool II Mesh RGB : 8,325
6. Corsair RM1000X SMPS - 1000 : 15,299
Total : Rs. 135,020/- ( SSD, HDD, GPU the old ones)

Which Combination should I go for?

**** Whats the difference between

Ant Esports ICE-120AG Auto RGB Cabinet (Black) & Lian Li Lancool II Mesh RGB ?​

Would go with the 2nd build. The PRO B650 M has only two M.2 slots for storage and (for what its worth) no PCIe 5.0. Power delivery doesn't look to be the best either, so eco mode or PBO2 optimizer is a must. I would suggest spending an extra 3k for the TUF B650 mentioned before.

**** Whats the difference between

Ant Esports ICE-120AG Auto RGB Cabinet (Black) & Lian Li Lancool II Mesh RGB ?​

Ant Esports cabinets dont even have a fraction of the build quality that the Lancool II has. The Ant Esports cabinet is fine for lower end builds, and is barely sufficient for higher end builds. Lancool II is an easy pick all day. It has much better ease of installation and airflow then the ICE 120AG. If you feel that the Lancool II is overkill for you, consider other cabinets like the Asus TUF GT301 or Antec DF600 Flux (both dont come with PWM fans though).

 

[billamama]

Would go with the 2nd build. The PRO B650 M has only two M.2 slots for storage and (for what its worth) no PCIe 5.0. Power delivery doesn't look to be the best either, so eco mode or PBO2 optimizer is a must. I would suggest spending an extra 3k for the TUF B650 mentioned before.

Ant Esports cabinets dont even have a fraction of the build quality that the Lancool II has. The Ant Esports cabinet is fine for lower end builds, and is barely sufficient for higher end builds. Lancool II is an easy pick all day. It has much better ease of installation and airflow then the ICE 120AG. If you feel that the Lancool II is overkill for you, consider other cabinets like the Asus TUF GT301 or Antec DF600 Flux (both dont come with PWM fans though).

Will go for Lancool II . TUF B650 has 3 x M.2 slots while MSI Pro X670-P WIFI Motherboard has 4 x M.2 slots