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I am trying to build my own desktop primarily to run Engineering modeling software such as SolidWorks. I have never built a PC before, but I have picked out some parts i believe are compatible and would be very adequate for what I need. I also may play games on it but an not worried as far as 4k gaming on ultra settings by any means.

Any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

pcpartpicker.com/user/Njone116/sa...iew=sM6mkL
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This looks like a pretty solid build. I know you can buy a Windows 10 Pro key for about $32 on cheap game key websites like G2A. If you are someone who doesn't want a "noisy" machine and want little heat dissipation, I would recommend water cooling your CPU and GPU.
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I_Code_My_Life wrote This looks like a pretty solid build. I know you can buy a Windows 10 Pro key for about $32 on cheap game key websites like G2A. If you are someone who doesn't want a "noisy" machine and want little heat dissipation, I would recommend water cooling your CPU and GPU.


I agree. water cooling would be the way to go, but for it I might be "biting off more than I can chew" if i went that route. I did go overkill on the cpu cooler because I want the computer as a whole to run cool even without the water cooling.

Also I will definitely look into that option for windows 10
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I_Code_My_Life wrote This looks like a pretty solid build. I know you can buy a Windows 10 Pro key for about $32 on cheap game key websites like G2A. If you are someone who doesn't want a "noisy" machine and want little heat dissipation, I would recommend water cooling your CPU and GPU.


I agree. water cooling would be the way to go, but for it I might be "biting off more than I can chew" if i went that route. I did go overkill on the cpu cooler because I want the computer as a whole to run cool even without the water cooling.

Also I will definitely look into that option for windows 10


Sweet! Sounds like you already have a good idea of what you want to do and what is "good." I will say, there are a lot of amazing CPU coolers that are air coolers that achieve several temperatures to water coolers.
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https://pcpartpicker.com/list/bHZq9G

New list. Here are the changes I've made for you -

CPU has 2 more cores and will perform better for the tasks you have in mind.

Changed to a more sleeker looking CPU cooler. Will perform the same but it's just black.

Some faster speed RAM to benefit CPU platform

Better SSD. Also, less cables

Kept your choice of case, GPU because subject to personal flavours

Changed PSU to a modular unit. Easier when you're building it because less cables to deal with.

Side note - It's good to be back
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Adam wrote https://pcpartpicker.com/list/bHZq9G

New list. Here are the changes I've made for you -

CPU has 2 more cores and will perform better for the tasks you have in mind.

Changed to a more sleeker looking CPU cooler. Will perform the same but it's just black.

Some faster speed RAM to benefit CPU platform

Better SSD. Also, less cables

Kept your choice of case, GPU because subject to personal flavours

Changed PSU to a modular unit. Easier when you're building it because less cables to deal with.

Side note - It's good to be back


I agree, think the Ryzen is a much better deal for that price range, and I had looked at them as well. I believe you are right. I think that more cores would definitely improve processing speed for simulations and calculations (which right now are taking me a couple hours. yikes)

Also less cables would also be fantastic, so that is a great idea for me

My only concern is from the compatibility warning at the bottom reading:
"Warning!Some AMD B450 chipset motherboards may need a BIOS update prior to using Matisse CPUs. Upgrading the BIOS may require a different CPU that is supported by older BIOS revisions."

It may be a simple fix as well, but I will need to do some research to see what that may include.

Thanks for all the help!
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idk6901 wrote My only concern is from the compatibility warning at the bottom reading:
"Warning!Some AMD B450 chipset motherboards may need a BIOS update prior to using Matisse CPUs. Upgrading the BIOS may require a different CPU that is supported by older BIOS revisions."

It may be a simple fix as well, but I will need to do some research to see what that may include.

Thanks for all the help!

Don't worry about it, you can completely ignore that warning as it is irrelevant. Some older B450 chipset motherboards might not come with the relevant BIOS for Ryzen 3000 CPU's. MSI's "MAX" line-up of motherboards, however, were all launched after Ryzen 3000 and are guarantee'd to come with an appropriate BIOS, so will work out of the box without a doubt.

Also, yes, Ryzen is hands down the better option, especially over an i5-9600k. Buying a 9600k is just shooting yourself in the foot at this point, especially with your required use case.

Adam's parts list is pretty much exactly what I would recommend too. I'd personally change the case to something with better airflow, but the H510 is fine if that's your preference.
The only real issue I have with both parts list is paying $100+ for Windows:( Use it for free, or buy a cheap key and the money saved will let you up the RTX 2060 to an RTX 2060 Super or RTX 2070.

As for RAM, the Vengeance RGB Pro for $165 isn't a terrible deal. You won't notice a huge difference between 3200MHz and 3600Mhz for the most part, so if you really want RGB RAM the 3200MHz kit is fine. I would go for 3600MHz personally though in this situation, and sacrifice RGB(even though I actually have Vengeance RGB Pro in my own system lol).

Just keep in mind that you're absolutely going to have compatibility issues with the Vengeance RGB Pro and Dark Rock Pro 4 CPU cooler. I have the Dark Rock 4(not Pro) which is a good bit smaller, and it's a tight squeeze next to my Vengeance RGB Pro.
I have no experience with the Noctua NH-D15 so I couldn't say about RAM compatibility. I'd assume there'd be issues though, especially since the updated "D15S" was released to improve RAM compatibility IIRC.
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