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Revit Spec PC / Gaming Spec for Work and Gaming

juniorhernandez_IEI — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 15:50:25 GMT

Hey everyone,

I'm planning to build a PC for both Revit and gaming. Could you give me your opinion on this setup? Are these specs good, or do you have any recommendations?

Re: Revit Spec PC / Gaming Spec for Work and Gaming

andr3sant0s — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 16:00:46 GMT

Hi @juniorhernandez_IEI

Check this page:

https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/System-requirements-for-Revit-2025-products.html

Autodesk gives recommendations on system requirements for Revit according to the type of user.

Re: Revit Spec PC / Gaming Spec for Work and Gaming

juniorhernandez_IEI — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 17:11:30 GMT

Thank this helps a lot.

Re: Revit Spec PC / Gaming Spec for Work and Gaming

RLY_15 — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 17:54:56 GMT

Off the cuff the power supply looks a bit light, but this should comfortably handle anything short of heavy rendering work.

Re: Revit Spec PC / Gaming Spec for Work and Gaming

HVAC-Novice — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 00:44:19 GMT

andr3sant0s: please don't recommend that to users. Those Autodesk hardware recommendations are very poor and not specific enough. Their CPU and GPU requirements could be met by a cheap 5 year old dual-core system and aren't good enough to actually work with Revit (or much of anything else).

juniorhernandez_IEI : unless you have other applications requiring 16 cores, you can save money buy using the 8-core version of that CPU. and some applications have a hard time to use the correct chiplet (it has one 8-core chiplet with the 3D cache, the other 8-core chiplet without 3D cache). and games don't need more than 8 cores for the next years. You also can get the fastest non-3D-cache version that will be a bit better for productivity, the 3D cache has lower clockspeed, but is better for gaming.

for motherboard checkout the "Hardware unboxed" YT channel. They do pretty good tests of MBs.

Make sure that RAM is on the MB compatibility list. and DDR 5 6000 is kind of the sweet spot for AM5. Going faster just wastes money. it has to do with the 1:1 ratio... A 6000 CL30 is a good economic and fast compromise.

and are you planning to use 128GB? it looks like you picked 2 kits of 2x32GB. Make really sure you actually need that. 64GB is very much already. If so, check what MB limitations there are. You may not be able to run at full speed when you fill all 4 slots. And don't mix kits. they are selected to be in one kit. if you really need 4 modules, but a kit of 4 modules. 2x64GB might be better if that is available. But there also will be the issue with rank etc. At 128GB you are far away from consumer needs and it may not work on a consumer platform. So that is why I question you actually needing 128GB. More RAM = better, but more RAM also can mean slower RAM or incompatibilities. If you really need 128GB, you probably should look at a threadripper system.

I wouldn't use an AIO water cooler unless money doesn't matter. The AMD CPUs don't run that hot and a Peerless Assassin air cooler will be almost as good for $45. And it won't stop working after some years like almost any water cooler (they lose fluid or the pumps fail). I'd use a Fractal Torrent compact or other air optimized case for less money.

SSD is fine. You also can use an older 980 Pro if it is cheaper... you won't notice a difference.

for PSU sizing you can use the manufacturer sizing calculator. You also can checkout pcpartspicker to find the best prices for each component.

I don't know the GPU brand, but I'm not expert. I would rather pay a few $ more and choose real good brands. I suggest you check out the linustechtips forum. They have a "new build advice" section and tons of knowledgeable computer people.

Re: Revit Spec PC / Gaming Spec for Work and Gaming

uxmamoghal — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 21:32:08 GMT

The build is solid! The Ryzen 9 7950X3D is arguably the best CPU for Revit + gaming — its 3D V-Cache crushes gaming while the 16 cores handle heavy Revit workloads.

Just make sure to pair it with:

64GB DDR5 RAM (Revit loves memory)
RTX 4070 Ti Super or 4080 for GPU
Fast NVMe SSD (speeds up Revit load times)
850W+ PSU (745W estimate is cutting it close)
360mm AIO cooler (the 7950X3D runs hot)

For gaming with a controller, grab any gamepad and use AntiMicro software to map buttons to keyboard/mouse inputs — works great for games that don't natively support non-Xbox controllers.

Overall, great starting point — just finish the build strong!

Re: Revit Spec PC / Gaming Spec for Work and Gaming

spectrum35100 — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:41:43 GMT

Hello,

For Revit work and gaming, I'd prioritize a strong CPU, plenty of RAM, and a GPU that handles viewport performance smoothly. After long modeling sessions, I usually unwind with strategy games. Recently came across https://haunteddormapks.com/, and its mix of tower defense and survival mechanics feels like a fun way to relax after work.

Re: Revit Spec PC / Gaming Spec for Work and Gaming

ctm_mka — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:24:25 GMT

i would recommend not using a X3d cpu for Revit, they really aren't good for "work" applications (note, i run a 9800x3d at home). take a look at the 9700X instead (save yourself some money?). Also some research into RFO Benchmark (literally a revit bench marking tool)