Build Advice Buidling advice for a VFX Workstation Build

[JerryR7]

Hey there,

I’m currently configuring a new workstation for VFX work using Nuke, the Adobe Suite and potentially Unreal Engine and would like your opinion about this build.

My plan:

1. Run a dual boot config (Windows 10 Pro & CentOS 7/8)
2. In order to get the full 3200MHz out of the RAM I’m looking into overclocking
3. I’m waiting for AMD to release it’s GPU and then decide which GPU I will choose.

My concerns:

1. The RAM might interfere with two CPU Cooler Fans as the G.Skill are quite high.
2. The 980 Pro might be not worth the price difference compared to the 970 Evo Plus.

I’m looking forward to hear you inputs and have a great Friday.

The PCPartPicker List:
/list/GrNrDc


CPU:
AMD | Threadripper 3960x

CPU Cooler:
Noctua | NH-U14S TR4-SP3

2nd CPU Cooler Fan: (not included in PCPartPicker list)
Nocuta | NF-A15 PWM

Motherboard:
ASRock | TRX40 Creator

Memory:
256GB G.Skill Ripjaws V 3200MHz CL16 (F4-3200C16Q2-256GVK)

Storage:
2x Samsung |1TB 980 Pro (Project Drives)
Crucial | M500 960 GB (OS Drive) [already owned]

GPU: (not included in PCPartPicker list)
Gigabyte RTX 3070 Gaming OC vs Radeon RX 6800 (XT)

Case:
be quiet | Dark Base 700

Extra Case Fans:
2x be quiet | Silent Wings 3 140mm PWM High-Speed

Power Supply:
be quiet | Dark Power Pro 11 | 1200W

 

[JerryR7]

I pinned down the GPU which I would use for this build:

It's either the ASUS RTX 3080 TUF or the ROG STRIX.
The OC versions of these card don't really convince me to spend the extra cash.

What's you opinion about the whole setup?

The big question is the availablity but that's a different topic.