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The Best $10,000 Threadripper Content Creation PC Build – March 2023

The Best $10,000 Threadripper Content Creation PC Build – March 2023

By Ari Altman | Published March 19, 2023 | Updated March 19, 2023

SilverStone Seta Q1Compute at the Speed of Light!

If you’re looking for a PC offering professional-level computational performance to the extreme, then this is the build for you. With a budget of $10,000, you can max out just about everything, without venturing too far into the land of diminishing returns.

And by the way, if you came here looking to game… well, we suggest you jump to our Supreme Dream Machine Gaming PC Build, as it’s set up for maximum gaming power!

This Month’s Build, Featuring AMD and Nvidia

For March 2023, our Content Creation PC Build features the powerful AMD Threadripper Pro 5975X 32-core processor, cooled by a massive 360mm liquid cooler. Backing up the processor is the ultra-fast Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090, which offers plenty of brawn for any content creation task, and an impressive 24GB VRAM allocation to back it up.

As for storage, this system uses two of the fastest 8TB PCIe Gen 4 drives on the market, for a total of 16GB of storage to keep up with any workflow. The system is also decked out in the memory department, with 256GB of DDR4-3600 RAM operating in eight-channel mode for unbeatable bandwidth. Powering the system is a 1200W Platinum-rated power supply, and for the chassis, we go with the professionally-styled SilverStone Seta Q1, the quietest case ever designed!

Parting Thoughts

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The DIY Build

  • AMD Threadripper Pro
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    CPU –

    AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

    $3199
    Oh, how times have changed. AMD owns the productivity crown, and its 5975WX offers next-generation content creation and workstation-class performance to consumers. Packing in 32 cores, 64 threads, and per-core efficiency that beats Intel, it’s simply way ahead of anything else that’s come before it. Plus, the PRO line offers up 128 PCIe lanes and 8-channel RAM support!

    The Guru’s Tip

    We are specifically going with the 32-core model here rather than the 64-core model because many applications simply will not make proper use of the 64-core CPU, calling into question its value proposition.
  • Asrock WRX80
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    Motherboard –

    Asrock WRX80 Creator R2.0 @Newegg

    $850
    Asrock offers up a true workstation-class motherboard with its WRX80 Creator, supporting Threadripper PRO CPUs on the sWRX8 Socket. It has eight USB ports, including dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, dual PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, WiFi 6E, dual Aquantia 10G LAN ports, and an 8 phase power system with a 105A power stage.

    The Guru’s Tip

    To engage eight-channel memory mode, we are spec'ing an 8-stick memory kit.
  • MSI RTX 4090
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    Video Card –

    MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming X Trio 24G

    $1650
    Hail to the king! The absolutely mind-blowing RTX 4090 24GB goes beyond extreme, beating the RTX 3090 Ti by 60%, an insane gen-on-gen leap in performance. And this model from MSI offers amazing cooling thanks to the massive yet quiet quad-slot, triple-fan cooler!

    The Guru’s Tip

    This card provides a massive amount of content-creation acceleration, and with 24GB of VRAM, there's virtually no limit to the size of the files you can process!
  • G.Skill TridentZ Neo
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    Memory –

    G.Skill 8x32GB Trident Z NEO DDR4-3600 CL18

    $670
    Offering an insane combination of 256GB of capacity plus a very high frequency of 3600MHz, a RAM kit simply can’t get any better than this!

    The Guru’s Tip

    This extreme capacity kit will mean you never have to worry about running out of memory while creating!
  • WD Black SN850X
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    Solid-State Drive –

    WD_BLACK SN850X 8TB

    $620
    WD leverages an advanced controller and NAND flash with its SN850X to hit up to 7,200MB/sec sequential speeds, making it among the fastest of any 8TB drive on the market. If you want huge capacity and tremendous speed, this is your drive!

    The Guru’s Tip

    In this system, we are recommending dual drives to accelerate processes such as swap file storage.
  • WD Black SN850X
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    Solid-State Drive –

    Second WD_BLACK SN850X 8TB

    $620
    There’s no better choice than to double up on the best!

    The Guru’s Tip

    This system has two PCIe Gen 4 M.2 slots, so install this in the lower slot.
  • SilverStone Seta Q1
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    Case –

    SilverStone Seta Q1

    $195
    This stylish, professional case is the perfect fit for a serious PC, thanks to its cavernous interior, multiple configuration options, and classy exterior. It includes three 140mm fans for cooling, two 3.5″ hard drive mounts plus four 2.5″ drive mounts. It also has sound dampening material in all panels, plus an innovative baffled front panel that virtually eliminates noise reaching the user.

    The Guru’s Tip

    This is the perfect chassis for a serious content creation system!
  • SilverStone Hela 1200R
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    Power Supply –

    SilverStone HELA 1200R Platinum

    $252
    A power supply is about so much more than just a wattage rating, and with SilverStone’s HELA 1200R, you get it all. Of course it has an incredible1200W of capacity, but it also offers an impressive Platinum efficiency certification, a fully-modular design, all Japanese electrolytic capacitors, and an ultra-silent 135mm FDB fan with semi-fanless function. But perhaps most important, and what really sets this unit apart, is the Gen5 12VHPWR PCIe connector, meeting Intel ATX 3.0 specification standard. It means no adapters required when paired with the latest power-hungry GPUs from Nvidia!

    The Guru’s Tip

    This PSU has plenty of headroom to allow maximum loads on the CPU and GPU simultaneously, as often occurs during content creation.
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    CPU Cooler –

    Silverstone IceGem 360

    $152
    If you want to push your CPU to the limit, you absolutely need serious cooling capability, and that means nothing less than high-end liquid. This cooler is equipped with a huge 360mm radiator and three powerful but quiet 120mm fans, meaning it’s more than a match for even a beast of a CPU! It also has sweet looking RGB lighting that can be sync’d with your motherboard’s ARGB controls! While it includes thermal paste, we recommend you get the most out of this cooler by using Noctua’s NT-H2 Thermal Paste Kit!

    The Guru’s Tip

    This cooler's transfer plate is specially designed for Threadripper's large surface area. By the way, once you mount this cooler to the top of the chassis, make sure to remove the case's pre-installed sound-dampening panel.
  • Win 11 Pro
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    Operating System –

    Microsoft Windows 11 Pro Flash Drive @Newegg

    $199
    Windows 10 one of Microsoft’s most successful and respected operating systems in history, and Windows 11 just builds on its strengths. The Pro version provides the best security, along with compatibility with the highest-end configurations!

    The Guru’s Tip

    The Pro version can use up to 2TB of system RAM, up from the 128GB limit of the Home version. Because this system has 256GB of RAM, this OS is a requirement for this build.

Optional Products

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    The 38-inch Ultra-Wide Productivity Monitor –

    LG 38WN95C-W

    $1097
    With a massive resolution of 3840×1600 and a highly-curved 38″ panel, this ultra-wide from LG is the perfect productivity monitor. It can easily support viewing three standard-sized windows side-by-side. For a lot of use cases, that’s much better than a 4K monitor, which has the same horizontal resolution spanned across a much shorter width, making it harder to see. This model also has USB Type-C with 90W power delivery, which is perfect for connecting to a laptop for both video and charging.

    The Guru’s Tip

    We think this 38" ultra-wide model will suit most professional content creation systems best, but if you want are focused on 4K video production, go with the model below.
  • Asus ProArt32
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    The 32-inch Professional 4K Monitor –

    ASUS ProArt PA329CV

    $569
    Want to pair your productivity rig with a stunning monitor? Look no further than the awesome ASUS ProArt PA329CV, a 32″ 4K IPS  monitor that achieves 100% sRGB and 100% Rec. 709 wide color gamut. It has dual HDMI 2.0 ports and a DisplayPort, and offers 90W power delivery to support just about any laptop with a single cable.

    The Guru’s Tip

    This is a true video production designer's dream monitor!
  • Logitech MX
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    The Ultimate Business Keyboard –

    Logitech MX Mechanical Wireless Illuminated Keyboard

    $157
    Logitech has cooked up the ultimate productivity keyboard with its MX Mechanical. As the name suggests, you’re getting genuine mechanical switches for responsiveness that’s leagues ahead of rubber dome switches. Logitech has selected a low-profile switch, which keeps the profile of the keyboard slim and cuts down on excess travel to make the keys feel even faster. That alone would be enough, but Logitech has also amazingly designed the MX Mechanical to be both illuminated and wireless. The built-in battery will hold a charge for up to 15 days when illuminated, and up to 10 months with the backlighting off. Basically, you can have it your way: run it with the USB-C cable connected for non-stop illumination, go fully wireless and plug in ever few weeks, or shut off the lights if you don’t need them and go wireless for nearly a year! Of course, you still get multiple connection options, including the advanced Bolt USB receiver or Bluetooth Low Energy, plus Logitech’s unique Flow  system for running on 3 systems simultaneously!

    The Guru’s Tip

    This is the perfect keyboard for high-end content creation. Quiet and yet ultra-responsive!
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    The Deluxe Wireless Mouse –

    Logitech MX Master 3S

    $120
    Nothing can bog you down faster than a mouse tangled up on its cord. So we strongly recommend a wireless mouse, but not just any wireless mouse – the MX Master 3S from Logitech has an incredibly comfortable profile, ideal for use all day long, along with the most innovative scroll wheel ever to make its way onto a mouse. Its built-in battery will last up to 70 days before needing a charge, and the 3S can even track on glass, thanks to its highly-optimized 8000dpi sensor!

    The Guru’s Tip

    Logitech has packed a tremendous amount of innovation into this mouse, specifically for content creators!
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    The Deluxe PC Headset –

    Corsair Virtuoso Wireless Headset SE

    $170
    Combining ultra-high-end performance with incredible comfort, this wireless headset from Corsair is the ideal all-day companion for listening to the latest market news. This headset also has an audiophile-grade microphone, perfect for teleconferencing. Free free to check out our full review right here!

    The Guru’s Tip

    The microphone on this headset is better than what you'll find on any other wireless headset, period.