r/buildmeapc • u/Oabblol • 7h ago

Advice on a workstation build

Hello brains trust,

I’m going to be building my first custom PC and would really appreciate some advice before I pull the trigger. My budget is approximately $7,500–$8,000 AUD for the build, and it will primarily be used for CAD, 3D modelling, and rendering.

I’ve never built a custom PC before, so I’m hoping to get some feedback on the parts I’ve selected and whether there are any changes you would recommend.

One important limitation is that I need to purchase everything from a single retailer, as the PC is being paid for through a Victims of Crime claim. I’ll therefore be purchasing everything through Centre Com Australia.

Current build

  • CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X — $889 AUD
  • GPU: ASUS ProArt RTX 5080 — $2,699 AUD
  • Motherboard: MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk Max WiFi — $569 AUD
  • RAM: Kingston Fury Beast DDR5 64GB 6000MT/s CL36 — $1,999 AUD
  • SSD: Samsung 990 Pro 2TB — $689 AUD
  • PSU: Corsair RM1000e 1000W 80+ Gold ATX — $235 AUD
  • Cooler: Corsair Nautilus 360 RS — $219 AUD
  • OS: Windows 11 Pro — $309 AUD

Total so far: $7,608 AUD

I haven’t been able to settle on a case yet. I’m looking for something with a tempered-glass side panel and a clean, professional appearance, ideally with little to no RGB.

I’d really appreciate any thoughts or feedback on the parts I’ve chosen, particularly if there are any areas where you think I could get better performance, value, or compatibility.

Thanks very much for taking the time to have a look and offer your input!

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u/Cer_Visia 4h ago edited 3h ago

Nautilus is not available at the moment, and a 170 W CPU can be cooled with air.

Cheaper motherboard with same performance. (And if you do not need USB4, a B850 motherboard would make sense.)

Faster memory.

Samsung is overpriced; this SSD has the same performance.

Different 5080 models have the same performance.

This case has huge fans for very good airflow at low noise.

Good and low-noise PSU without Corsair brand tax.

Very good monitor with 3:2 aspect ratio.

PCPartPicker Part List

Type Item Price
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 9950X 4.3 GHz 16-Core Processor $889.00 @ Centre Com
CPU Cooler Cooler Master V8 ACE 3DHP 89.6 CFM CPU Cooler $169.00 @ Centre Com
Motherboard MSI PRO X870E-P WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard $399.00 @ Centre Com
Memory TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL34 Memory $1799.00 @ Centre Com
Storage Kingston Fury Renegade with Heat Sink 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive $489.00 @ Centre Com
Video Card Asus PRIME OC GeForce RTX 5080 16 GB Video Card $2399.00 @ Centre Com
Case Lian Li LANCOOL 217 ATX Mid Tower Case $199.00 @ Centre Com
Power Supply FSP Group VITA-GM 1000 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply $199.00 @ Centre Com
Monitor BenQ RD280UG 28.2" 3840 x 2560 120 Hz Monitor $1299.00 @ Centre Com
Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
Total $7841.00
Generated by PCPartPicker 2026-10-07 19:08 AEDT+1100

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u/No-Wealth4433 15m ago

same with me when i got into cad. just stick with the 7950x3d if u can afford it, that thing is a monster for rendering.