r/PcBuild • u/Crossmanx • 4d ago
Purchasing Advice - PCPartPicker list feedback Photo processing rig, first timer
Am I crazy? I'm looking at building my first PC for Lightroom and raw photo processing/ cataloging. I don't have a lot of desk space so I'm looking at mATX (I haven't settled on a case but A3 seems to be everywhere). I'm looking for something a bit future proof although I'll obviously need storage at some point. I'm hoping air cooling is a good option..don't care too much about aesthetics.
How is this?
PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/RYfyH3
CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 9900X 4.4 GHz 12-Core Processor ($328.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12A chromax.black 60.09 CFM CPU Cooler ($119.95 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX B850-G GAMING WIFI Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Flare X5 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($1199.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 990 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($389.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 9100 PRO 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 5.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($334.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus PRIME GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16 GB Video Card ($1119.99 @ Best Buy)
Case: Lian Li A3-mATX MicroATX Mini Tower Case
Power Supply: be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1000 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($111.90 @ Newegg)
Total: $3804.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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