$2000 Rendering Advice

[igendreau]

I just built this machine a couple months ago and it went well: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/igendreau/saved/QRv2FT

Now I need to build a system for rendering 3D, specifically V-Ray for Sketchup. I've got roughly a $2000 budget (just the computer, no monitor or peripherals), and looking for recommendations. In particular, I'd love to hear your recommendations on processor and graphics card setup. Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks!

 

[sadams04]

I would recommend the K4200, but the GTX 980 is not only cheaper, but also has a lot more power behind it. Overclock as you please. Add a second GTX 980 in SLI if you need more graphics muscle.
https://forums.adobe.com/thread/1696469

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($369.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X41 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($98.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock X99 Extreme4 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($192.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($92.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 4GB STRIX Video Card ($553.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 w/Window (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($113.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX XTR 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($115.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.88 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1995.67