I Didn’t Know You Could Build a Computer THIS Wrong…

A 3D animator receives a high-end ASUS ProArt PC build featuring top-tier components like an Intel CPU, an RTX 5080 GPU, and advanced cooling, which dramatically boosts his rendering capabilities despite some comical assembly mishaps.

• A custom ASUS ProArt PC was built for 3D animation, featuring Intel CPU, RTX 5080 GPU, and advanced cooling.

• The ASUS Z890 motherboard offers extensive connectivity, including three Thunderbolt ports and five M.2 slots.

• The new PC drastically improves rendering speeds, completing complex tasks in seconds while running quietly.

This episode details the process of building a powerful PC for Xavier, a 3D animator, utilizing ASUS's ProArt lineup and other premium components. The build is centered around an Intel CPU with numerous efficiency cores, a Z890 Creator Wi-Fi motherboard, an RTX 5080 GPU, and an ASUS ProArt Liquid Cooler, designed to handle intensive 3D rendering and animation tasks with exceptional speed and efficiency. The hosts also humorously highlight Xavier's inexperience with PC building, leading to several amusing errors during the assembly process.

Building the Creator PC

• 00:01:30 The PC build is specifically tailored for 3D rendering and animation, a demanding task that benefits from a powerful creator-focused machine. The chosen Intel CPU is ideal for creative suite applications, thanks to its eight performance cores and sixteen efficiency cores that distribute workload effectively. The ASUS ProArt Z890 Creator Wi-Fi motherboard complements this setup, offering robust connectivity and performance for professional use.

Motherboard Features and SSD Installation

• 00:04:41 The ASUS Z890 Creator Wi-Fi motherboard boasts impressive connectivity, including three Thunderbolt ports, 10 gig networking, 10 gig USB, 2.5 gig networking, and Wi-Fi 7. It also features a unique display port input that allows Thunderbolt ports to use the GPU's display output directly for better performance. The motherboard is equipped with five M.2 slots, including a PCIe Gen 5 slot, emphasizing convenience for future storage upgrades without needing to remove the GPU.

Memory and Power Supply Setup

• 00:08:36 The build incorporates 32 gigabytes of Corsair Vengeance 6000 megatransfer per second memory for high-speed performance. The power supply chosen is an ROG Strix 1200 watt platinum unit, selected for its efficiency and modular design, as ASUS does not offer a ProArt-branded power supply. Xavier encounters challenges with correct memory slot placement and power cable management, highlighting common pitfalls for novice builders.

Advanced Cooling System

• 00:14:51 The cooling solution is an ASUS ProArt Liquid Cooler featuring triple 140 millimeter Noctua Industrial PPC 2000 RPM fans. This robust cooling system is designed for optimal thermal management, offering multiple configuration options for airflow. Despite the manual suggesting a top radiator placement, the team opts for a different setup that simplifies maintenance and cleaning for the user, demonstrating a practical approach to building.

GPU and Final System Performance

• 00:18:35 The graphics card installed is a GeForce RTX 5080 with 16 gigs of GDDR7, providing extensive CUDA cores for rendering and gaming. The final assembly includes careful consideration of cable management and proper component seating, culminating in a powerful and aesthetically pleasing build. Upon startup, the new PC demonstrates phenomenal rendering speeds, completing complex Blender scenes in seconds, a significant improvement over Xavier's old system, and also excels at gaming with its powerful fans ensuring cool operation.