Hey folks,
I’m building a high-performance workstation mainly for motion design, VFX, and GPU rendering using After Effects, Cinema 4D, and Octane Render. I’d love some feedback or potential concerns about compatibility, airflow, bottlenecks, or better alternatives.
Approximate Purchase Date:
As soon as possible (ideally within the next couple of weeks)
Budget Range:
$2000 up to $3000
System Usage from Most to Least Important:
Motion Design / 2D & 3D Animation (After Effects, Cinema 4D)
No
Parts to Upgrade / Buy:
Already Owned Parts:
GPU: 2x MSI RTX 3090 Ventus 3X 24G OC
Do you need to buy OS?
No (I already have a valid Windows license)
Preferred Website(s) for Parts:
No specific preference – just looking for the most compatible and stable setup
Location:
Casablanca, Morocco (will import parts if needed)
Parts Preferences:
AMD for CPU (targeting 9950X3D specifically)
Overclocking:
Not important
Multiple GPUs:
Yes – already have dual MSI RTX 3090s Ventus for GPU rendering with Octane
Your Monitor Resolution:
Main monitor: 1920x1080
Additional Comments:
Why Are You Upgrading:
My current system (Dell Precision T7610 an old Xeon-based build) can't keep up with modern workloads. I need a future-proof, reliable setup for demanding 3D, compositing, and rendering tasks.
I’m building a high-performance workstation mainly for motion design, VFX, and GPU rendering using After Effects, Cinema 4D, and Octane Render. I’d love some feedback or potential concerns about compatibility, airflow, bottlenecks, or better alternatives.
Approximate Purchase Date:
As soon as possible (ideally within the next couple of weeks)
Budget Range:
$2000 up to $3000
System Usage from Most to Least Important:
Motion Design / 2D & 3D Animation (After Effects, Cinema 4D)
- GPU Rendering (Octane Render)
- Video Editing / VFX / Compositing
- General Productivity
No
Parts to Upgrade / Buy:
- CPU:AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
- Motherboard:ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E Extreme
- RAM option 1: KINGSTON 128GB Ddr5 6000mt/s Cl32 DIMM Kit Of 8 Fury Renegade Pro Expo
- RAM option 2: G.SKILL Zeta R5 NEO Series (AMD Expo) DDR5 RAM 128GB (4x32GB) 6000MT/s CL30-36-36-96 1.40V Desktop Computer Memory RDIMM - Black (F5-6000R3036G32GQ4-ZR5NK)
- Storage: 990 PRO PCIe® 4.0 NVMe® SSD 2TB
- Cooling: Arctic Liquid Freezer II 420mm AIO
- Case: Fractal Design Meshify 2 XL or Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic XL
- PSU: Corsair AX1600i Digital 1600W 80+ Titanium
Already Owned Parts:
GPU: 2x MSI RTX 3090 Ventus 3X 24G OC
Do you need to buy OS?
No (I already have a valid Windows license)
Preferred Website(s) for Parts:
No specific preference – just looking for the most compatible and stable setup
Location:
Casablanca, Morocco (will import parts if needed)
Parts Preferences:
AMD for CPU (targeting 9950X3D specifically)
- ASUS motherboard (due to features and reliability)
- Open to suggestions for RAM, cooling, and case as long as they ensure full compatibility and cooling for the dual GPUs.
Overclocking:
Not important
Multiple GPUs:
Yes – already have dual MSI RTX 3090s Ventus for GPU rendering with Octane
Your Monitor Resolution:
Main monitor: 1920x1080
Additional Comments:
- Primary concern is airflow and space between GPUs in the selected cases.
- I want to ensure the motherboard can run both 3090s at optimal performance without major lane-sharing or throttling issues.
- The PC will be used daily for professional work – performance, stability, and cooling are more important than aesthetics.
- Would love your thoughts on whether this config is ideal for my workflow or if there are more efficient alternatives.
Why Are You Upgrading:
My current system (Dell Precision T7610 an old Xeon-based build) can't keep up with modern workloads. I need a future-proof, reliable setup for demanding 3D, compositing, and rendering tasks.
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