Building a GPU Rendering and gaming pc

[brady1337]

This is what i got in mind:

CPU : Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor $327.99

CPU Cooler : Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler $34.89

Motherboard : Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard $142.48

Memory : Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory $86.89

Storage
Samsung 850 Pro Series 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
$226.98

Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
$69.99

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB FTW ACX 2.0 Video Card $369.99

Case : Thermaltake Versa N21 ATX Mid Tower Case $54.99

Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply $94.99

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/BnXZbv

 

[turkey3_scratch]

If the rendering software uses CUDA, stick with the 970. However, if not, you could definitely use an AMD 390, as the 8GB vRAM will help a lot for rendering.

 

[Shneiky]

Which render engine are you using for GPU rendering?

 

[brady1337]

Im using Lumion, Twinmotion, Blender and Unreal Engine 4.

 

[Shneiky]

All of those run on both brands GPUs. I would be inclined to recommend nVidia though. Lumion tends to prefer CUDA and Cycles (Blender) is more CUDA optimized (stated on the Cycles forum). Though to be honest - a 390 for the same price as the 970 comes with double the vRAM so that can make or break your project. I can't really advise you further, than for you to assess your own needs.

I am using mainly VRay on the CPU side. VRay RT I use for previs only and rarely and RT as most GPU renders does prefer CUDA simply because CUDA is older and more mature than OpenCL. But, in brute force wise, AMD has the upper hand, so even in situations with less optimization going on, the brute compute of an AMD video card combined with more vRAM can come at top.

There are just not enough benches for me to give a definitive answer. The GTX 970 is the safer bet. A R9 390 might prove a better future investment.

 

[brady1337]

Ok but what about the other parts like the motherboard or the rams brand or the power supply. Is that ok or should i consider other brands or models ?

 

[Shneiky]

Seasonic is one of the leading PSU manufacturers and one of the best quality wise. Your PSU choice is very good.

The RAM is nothing special. Any brand - GeiL, Corsair, Kingston, AData, Mushkin, G.SKILL is going to do the same job. It is more about price/appearance and availability.