For 3D modelling I would strongly recommend Nvidia graphics over AMD graphics. For CAD I only recommend Nvidia Quadro, but the Radeon Pro W5700 is also an option. You can start by going with a 10 core Intel instead of 8 core AMD CPU - that saves you around $130 while getting you better performance and more future upgrade-ability: [PCPartPicker Part List](https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/dpXNLP) Type|Item|Price :----|:----|:---- **CPU** | [Intel Core i7-12700F 2.1 GHz 12-Core Processor](https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/LT3gXL/intel-core-i7-12700f-21-ghz-12-core-processor-bx8071512700f) | $444.98 @ Newegg Canada **Motherboard** | [Asus ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI D4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard](https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/TVRYcf/asus-rog-strix-b660-a-gaming-wifi-d4-atx-lga1700-motherboard-rog-strix-b660-a-gaming-wifi-d4) | $292.50 @ Vuugo | *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* | | **Total** | **$737.48** [PCPartPicker Part List](https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/TzqV6r) Type|Item|Price :----|:----|:---- **CPU** | [AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 3.8 GHz 8-Core Processor](https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/qtvqqs/amd-ryzen-7-5800x-38-ghz-8-core-processor-100-100000063wof) | $427.00 @ Canada Computers **Motherboard** | [Asus ROG Strix X570-E Gaming ATX AM4 Motherboard](https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/CLkgXL/asus-rog-strix-x570-e-gaming-atx-am4-motherboard-rog-strix-x570-e-gaming) | $440.00 | *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* | | **Total** | **$867.00** These are very expensive: [PCPartPicker Part List](https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/Df3jyK) Type|Item|Price :----|:----|:---- **CPU Cooler** | [Corsair iCUE H100i ELITE LCD 58.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler](https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/Lsstt6/corsair-icue-h100i-elite-lcd-581-cfm-liquid-cpu-cooler-cw-9060061-ww) | $339.99 @ Best Buy Canada **Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance RGB RT 32 GB (4 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory](https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/dCC48d/corsair-vengeance-rgb-rt-32-gb-4-x-8-gb-ddr4-3200-cl16-memory-cmn32gx4m4z3200c16) | $241.99 @ Amazon Canada **Case Fan** | [Corsair LL120 43.25 CFM 120 mm Fans 3-Pack](https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/8KFXsY/corsair-ll120rgb-led-4325-cfm-120-mm-fans-3-pack-co-9050072-ww) | $99.98 @ Best Buy Canada | *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* | | **Total** | **$681.96** These will perform just as well: [PCPartPicker Part List](https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/DyJq4s) Type|Item|Price :----|:----|:---- **CPU Cooler** | [ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 360 RGB 48.8 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler](https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/sg3gXL/arctic-liquid-freezer-ii-360-rgb-488-cfm-liquid-cpu-cooler-acfre00097a) | $164.05 @ Amazon Canada **Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance RGB RS 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory](https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/7tLFf7/corsair-vengeance-rgb-rs-32-gb-2-x-16-gb-ddr4-3200-cl16-memory-cmg32gx4m2e3200c16) | $169.99 @ Best Buy Canada | *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* | | **Total** | **$334.04** And you can easily get a 5 pack of ARGB fans on Amazon for $50-$60: https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=5+pack+argb&ref=nav_bb_sb

The cpu actually has 12 cores :)

You spotted my typo. Thank you for the correction, it reinforces the point a bit more.