Pentester Build

[torpid folio]

Hi , im actually thinking about building up a new pc for my new job role as junior penetration Tester and to go through differents certifications.
Ill buy it from Italy and my budget is 2k€ +.
Tbh i have already checked for some build but id like to know your suggestions about it.
Surely ill go for an AMD processor (7900/7950) and (32GB minimum , maybe 64) , since ill use my pc for multiple virtualization.

[tepid willow]

If it’s for virtualisation you prob want high core cpu and plenty of ram. You can get a very low spec GPU or even just use on board graphics.

14700, 14900 would be good options on Intel side. And 7900/7950 for AMD like you said.

[torpid folio]

In some test we go for bruteforcing test , hash indentifiation and info gathering . These 3 things works on GPU. Im thinking about going for a 4060 One , but still doubtful

[torpid folio]

Can anyone explain me the differences between GIGABYTE X670 AORUS ELITE AX (AM5, DDR5 , PCle 4.0 ,Wi-FI 6E) and ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X670E HERO (AM5, DDR5 , PCle 5.0 , WI-FI 6E)?

Actually the secondo one is not recommended for my setup and they suggest me the first one. Ty

[buoyant merlin]

main difference is brand

[torpid folio]

so 1st one is still valid?

[buoyant merlin]

both very valid, however the rog crosshair has a pcie 5.0 gen slot which is better than the 4.0 slots on the gigabyte

[torpid folio]

No becouse im actually spending a lot for a work pc, so im looking for the best setup

[buoyant merlin]

looks is are different on them too

[torpid folio]

yeah but its not recommended for DDR5 CROSSAIR ram

[buoyant merlin]

I believe the rog crosshair has more usb's and stuff on the rear io too

[buoyant merlin]

most cases gen 5 is better if you want to future proof your pc, better faster slots capable of handling more power is usually better if you want the best setup

[torpid folio]

problem is i should change my DDR5 crosshair ram

maybe i can go for gen 4 and change it in future. I think with GIGABYTE maybe its already enough

im too confused

[buoyant merlin]

depends on what ram you're going with then, in todays world you don't NEED the top spec ram

either board will still be able to to get the 32GB-64GB you're hoping to get

[torpid folio]

DDR5 CROSSHAIR 2X 32GB RAM ROG 6000GHZ

Vengeance

[buoyant merlin]

you'd be fine with either board then

in this sense think of ports on the back of the pc more than anything

[torpid folio]

that's actually my build if it can help :

-CPU AMD Ryzen9 7950X3D 16 Core
-GIGABYTE X670 AORUS ELITE AX (AM5, DDR5 , PCle 4.0 , WI-FI 6E)
-DDR5 Corsair VENGEANCE RGB 6000 MHz 64 GB (2x32)
-NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 4070 SUPER 12 GB
-2x SAMSUNG EVO 990 M.2 1TB
-CORSAIR 850W RMx SERIES gold
-DISSIPATOR CPU CORSAIR iCUE H115i ELITE CAPELLIX RGB (270w)
-3 EXTRA CASE 120mm PCS
-CASE ICUE CORSAIR 5000X RGB MID TOWER ATX

if you have any suggestion is well appreciated

just think i use computer for working 12hr a day everyday

[buoyant merlin]

change the 115 to a 150, tis a better cooler or a h100 if you're set on 2 fanned liquid cooler in my opinion

[torpid folio]

I opted for the 115i only becouse i choiced the 3 extra case

so i should not have problems

im building this to multi virtualization , i think its good enough overall