PC for Machine Learning and Gaming

[Ssinaps]

Hi,
I don't really know anything about hardware in general but I made this config with ChatGPT and some articles help, what do you think about it knowing that I'm gonna start some computer science studies and will get into machine learning in a year or so? I'm looking for something that I can keep for years, I'm gonna buy everything new.
Is there any components that I can change for a cheaper version for the same-ish quality? Is there any non-compatible components?

Here is the config: PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i9-10900X 3.7 GHz 10-Core Processor ($508.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair iCUE H150i ELITE CAPELLIX 75 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($338.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI X299 GAMING PRO CARBON AC ATX LGA2066 Motherboard
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 64 GB (4 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory ($154.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 970 Evo Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($107.64 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate BarraCuda 4 TB 3.5" 5400 RPM Internal Hard Drive ($63.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GAMING Z TRIO GeForce RTX 3080 10GB LHR 10 GB Video Card ($1380.14 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define R6 ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 GT 1000 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($159.99 @ Best Buy)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Home OEM - DVD 64-bit ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $2812.73
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-07-12 11:40 EDT-0400

Thanks a lot for your help guys!!

 

[Why_Me]

I would look at an Intel 13 gen or AM5 build.

 

[Why_Me]

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: *Intel Core i7-13700F 2.1 GHz 16-Core Processor ($349.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: *Deepcool AK620 68.99 CFM CPU Cooler ($51.19 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: *MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: *G.Skill Ripjaws S5 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($219.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: *Samsung 970 Evo Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($107.64 @ Amazon)
Storage: *Samsung 870 Evo 4 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($169.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: *Gigabyte WINDFORCE OC GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 12 GB Video Card ($799.99 @ Best Buy)
Case: *Lian Li LANCOOL 216 ATX Mid Tower Case ($92.99 @ Adorama)
Power Supply: *MSI MPG A850G PCIE5 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: *Microsoft Windows 11 Home OEM - DVD 64-bit ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $2151.75
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-07-12 11:59 EDT-0400

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/jNH7YJ/samsung-s27ag50-270-2560x1440-165-hz-monitor-ls27ag500pnxza
Samsung S27AG50 27.0" 2560x1440 165Hz Monitor $249.99

https://www.samsung.com/us/computin...y-g50a-qhd-led-gaming-monitor-ls27ag500pnxza/

A better look at those components.

https://lian-li.com/product/lancool-216/

https://www.msi.com/Power-Supply/MPG-A850G-PCIE5

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI, ATX - Intel 13th/12th Gen - 12 Phases, DDR5, PCIe 4.0, 2.5G LAN, Wi-Fi 6E

B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI is designed with tons of connectivity, flexible tools, and convenient Wi-Fi solution with DDR5 memory version for gamers who want all.

www.msi.com

https://www.intel.com/content/www/u...-30m-cache-up-to-5-20-ghz/specifications.html

https://www.deepcool.com/products/C...formance-CPU-Cooler-1700-AM5/2021/13067.shtml

GeForce RTX™ 4070 Ti WINDFORCE OC 12G Key Features | Graphics Card - GIGABYTE Global

Discover AORUS premium graphics cards, ft. WINDFORCE cooling, RGB lighting, PCB protection, and VR friendly features for the best gaming and VR experience!

www.gigabyte.com

 

[Ssinaps]

Well you're a legend thank you so much, that's amazing ahaha!!
Do you mind me asking few questions to better understand what you've done here? Like why did you choose this CPU over the one I picked? Obviously it's cheaper but how do you know the performances are going to be the same? Because I was like yeah 9 > 7 so surely i9 is better than i7 lol

 

[Why_Me]

Well you're a legend thank you so much, that's amazing ahaha!!
Do you mind me asking few questions to better understand what you've done here? Like why did you choose this CPU over the one I picked? Obviously it's cheaper but how do you know the performances are going to be the same? Because I was like yeah 9 > 7 so surely i9 is better than i7 lol

Newer architecture with plenty of threads not to mention it supports DDR5.

More on that cpu.

Intel® Core™ i7-13700F Processor (30M Cache, up to 5.20 GHz) - Product Specifications | Intel

Intel® Core™ i7-13700F Processor (30M Cache, up to 5.20 GHz) quick reference with specifications, features, and technologies.

www.intel.com

 

[Ssinaps]

Newer architecture with plenty of threads not to mention it supports DDR5.

More on that cpu.

Intel® Core™ i7-13700F Processor (30M Cache, up to 5.20 GHz) - Product Specifications | Intel

Intel® Core™ i7-13700F Processor (30M Cache, up to 5.20 GHz) quick reference with specifications, features, and technologies.

www.intel.com

Sick! And how do you know it will be compatible with the motherboard? Do you pick the CPU first and then see what motherboard would fit?

 

[Why_Me]

Sick! And how do you know it will be compatible with the motherboard? Do you pick the CPU first and then see what motherboard would fit?

LGA 1700 boards ... Z790, B760, H770.

 

[Why_Me]

Those boards will also support these cpu's which are due for release this October.

Intel Raptor Lake Refresh Basic Specs Leaked

YouTuber RedGamingTech has put together a list of leaked Intel 14th Gen Core SKUs—they claim that this information was compiled from various tipsters and inside sources. Raptor Lake Refresh is perhaps not a very exciting prospect—i.e. a mild upgrade—for current owners of 13th Gen Core CPUs on...

www.techpowerup.com

 

[Ssinaps]

Storage: *Samsung 870 Evo 4 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($169.99 @ B&H)

I see, and I just have two quick questions about the storage:

1) Why pick a SATA SSD and not another M2 SSD? Any particular reason?

2) Which one will be my C: drive when installing Windows? Will I be able to pick?

 

[Brian Boru]

Welcome to the forum

Which one will be my C: drive when installing Windows? Will I be able to pick?

Only install one drive before you install Windows—so yes, you can pick, and avoid any possible confusion.

 

[Why_Me]

I see, and I just have two quick questions about the storage:

1) Why pick a SATA SSD and not another M2 SSD? Any particular reason?

2) Which one will be my C: drive when installing Windows? Will I be able to pick?

Because of the limited amount of PCIe lanes with the B760 boards. If you want to run two M.2 SSD's then look at the Z790 chipset.

Example ...

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/8m6p99/msi-pro-z790-a-wifi-atx-lga1700-motherboard-pro-z790-a-wifi
MSI PRO Z790-A WIFI $195.99

PRO Z790-A WIFI

PRO series motherboards tuned for better performance by 16 Duet Rail Power System, DDR5 memory, Lightning Gen5 PCIe, Pre-installed IO, Extended Heatsink, M.2 Shield Frozr, Wi-Fi 6E, 2.5G LAN, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2

www.msi.com

 

[Ssinaps]

Only install one drive before you install Windows—so yes, you can pick, and avoid any possible confusion.

Oh god good to know, now I'll just have to remember that when building the PC ahaha

If you want to run two M.2 SSD's [...]

Do I want that? Will I feel such a big performance difference for the potential price difference?

 

[Ssinaps]

And also, as mentioned before, the B760 got two M.2 slots:

- M.2_1 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 22110/2280/2260/2242 devices
- M.2_2 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA mode, supports 2280/2260/2242 devices

To which one am I supposed to plug the M.2 SSD to? What's the difference? I don't really get the "From CPU" and "From Chipset" thing

 

[Why_Me]

Oh god good to know, now I'll just have to remember that when building the PC ahaha

Do I want that? Will I feel such a big performance difference for the potential price difference?

My thoughts on that is one M.2 SSD seeing how if you were ever forced to do a full reinstall of Windows you can redownload most everything including games, apps, etc ... For the things you can't redownload including docs, photos, vids, etc ... you can use a cheap 1TB SATA SSD.

Example:

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Bv...n-z-1-tb-25-solid-state-drive-t253tz001t0c101
TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan Z 1TB 2.5" SATA III SSD $35.09

 

[Ssinaps]

My thoughts on that is one M.2 SSD seeing how if you were ever forced to do a full reinstall of Windows you can redownload most everything including games, apps, etc ... For the things you can't redownload including docs, photos, vids, etc ... you can use a cheap 1TB SATA SSD.

Example:

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Bv...n-z-1-tb-25-solid-state-drive-t253tz001t0c101
TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan Z 1TB 2.5" SATA III SSD $35.09

Okay easy! Now, if I tell you that I'm actually gonna partition one disk (probably the M.2) for a Windows/Linux dual boot. Like I'm gonna dev on Linux and game on Windows, which is basically what I'm doing now on a shitty PC lol
Does that change anything or it's totally fine if I keep this storage config?

 

[Why_Me]

Okay easy! Now, if I tell you that I'm actually gonna partition one disk (probably the M.2) for a Windows/Linux dual boot. Like I'm gonna dev on Linux and game on Windows, which is basically what I'm doing now on a shitty PC lol
Does that change anything or it's totally fine if I keep this storage config?

No idea tbh. I've never dual booted. I've always been one of those boring Windows users.