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New into this PC building thing... help please

Ingrid

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Hi, I just started to look into building my own PC for my degree in architecture (rendering mostly). I've been searching for about 2 months now, and have come with a final list of things I wanna put in it despite anything:

• Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 3800x
• GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
• RAM: Kingston HyperX Predator 16GB
• Power supply: EVGA 600w 80 Plus White
• SSD: WD Blue 1TB SN550 NVMe

(sorry if I wrote the names wrong)

The thing is, I just have $900 and I could only afford until $1000. My question is, is there anything I can change for a "cheaper" part without lowing the performance? Are there any incompatibilities? Also, I tried the PC Builder from here and got this:Screenshot_20210415_230638.jpg

What parts from the image you would surely buy? Just so I can add it to my cart. Thanks :D.
 
Jerry James

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Hey Ingrid, I'd recommend a few changes if you want to bring down the budget.
However, before I do that, I want to make sure what sorts of workloads you'll be handling. What applications do you use to work and what render engine will you be using?
 
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Well, I use Revit and AutoCad, and for rendering I'll be using 3DS Max.
 
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Hey Ingrid, I'd recommend a few changes if you want to bring down the budget.
However, before I do that, I want to make sure what sorts of workloads you'll be handling. What applications do you use to work and what render engine will you be using?
(i messed it up replying to my own post, sorry if it's too late)

Well, I use Revit and AutoCad, and for rendering I'll be using 3DS Max.
 
Alex Glawion

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I think your list looks pretty good overall, especially considering that the GPUs are so overpriced or out of stock right now. Are you getting a good deal on the GTX 1080Ti?

What render engine are you using in 3dsmax?
 
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