I would like to build my system - a 3D workstation plus a render node. Here is the configuration and I would appreciate any input. Thank you in advance.
Background:
I mainly use Maya for modeling and rendering (also animation). I will also use zBrush for organic modeling. I also do a lot of photo processing with Photoshop and Lightroom. I want to build a workstation and a render node because I need speed of single-CPU (for modeling, photo edting etc.) and also time saver by using a render node.
My system Following the format suggested by TH:
Approximate Purchase Date: In this Sep/Oct
Budget Range: US$ 3,500-4,000 for workstation; US$ 5,000-6,000 for render node
System Usage from Most to Least Important: 3D modeling, animation and rendering
Are you buying a monitor: No (Already own two - One Dell UP2715K 5K monitor and one 21" monitor)
Do you need to buy OS: NO (have Windows 10 Pro)
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com/eBay.com/Amazon.com/Local stores
Location: Hong Kong
Parts Preferences: Prefer Intel, Quadro
Overclocking: Yes (for workstation). I guess not for the render node
SLI or Crossfire: Yes if that's a plus
Your Monitor Resolution: 5K (Dell 5K) + 1920*1080 (21" monitor)
1 - Workstation:
2 - Render Node
Some questions
This is a lengthy post! Thanks for your patience!
Background:
I mainly use Maya for modeling and rendering (also animation). I will also use zBrush for organic modeling. I also do a lot of photo processing with Photoshop and Lightroom. I want to build a workstation and a render node because I need speed of single-CPU (for modeling, photo edting etc.) and also time saver by using a render node.
My system Following the format suggested by TH:
Approximate Purchase Date: In this Sep/Oct
Budget Range: US$ 3,500-4,000 for workstation; US$ 5,000-6,000 for render node
System Usage from Most to Least Important: 3D modeling, animation and rendering
Are you buying a monitor: No (Already own two - One Dell UP2715K 5K monitor and one 21" monitor)
Do you need to buy OS: NO (have Windows 10 Pro)
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com/eBay.com/Amazon.com/Local stores
Location: Hong Kong
Parts Preferences: Prefer Intel, Quadro
Overclocking: Yes (for workstation). I guess not for the render node
SLI or Crossfire: Yes if that's a plus
Your Monitor Resolution: 5K (Dell 5K) + 1920*1080 (21" monitor)
1 - Workstation:
MB: Asus X99 DELUXE II, X99, ATX, LGA2011-v3, 8*DDR4
CPU: Intel Core i7 6800K 3.4Ghz 6C12T 15MB LGA2011-v3 BOX(BX80671I76800K) FT
RAM : Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK16GX4M2A2666C16R DDR4 2666MHz 16GB Kit (2x8GB) X 4 (I will buy two of this to make it 64GB in total)
DISPLAY: PNY Quadro M5000 VCQM5000-PB 8GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Full Height Workstation Video Card
SSD: Samsung 950 Pro M.2 2280 MZ-V5P512BW 512GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe 1.1 SSD
HD: I think I won't buy HD since I would like to link this workstation to my existing QNAP NAS (TS-563). I already have three 4TB HD and one 256GB SSD installed in the NAS.
FAN: Cooler Master Hyper 212X – CPU Cooler with dual 120mm PWM Fan
CASE: Phanteks Enthoo Evolv Black Aluminum / Steel mATX/ MicroATX Tower Computer Case
2 - Render Node
MB: SUPERMICRO MBD-X10DRI-T-O Extended ATX Xeon Server Motherboard Dual LGA 2011-3 Intel C612 DDR4 SDRAM
CPU: Intel Xeon E5-2683 v3 Haswell 2.0 GHz 14 x 256KB L2 Cache 35MB L3 Cache LGA 2011-3 120W CM8064401609728 Server Processor. I will buy 2 of this to build a dual XEON system
RAM: SAMSUNG 8GB 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM ECC Registered DDR4 2133 (PC4 17000) Server Memory Model M393A1G40DB0-CPB I will buy 8 of these to make it 64GB in total
DISPLAY: I think I will just use the on-board video card.Correct me if I am wrong.
HD: I will just buy a 4TB 7200RPM HD for this server since render node doesn't need high speed storage. Correct me if I am wrong.
FAN: Cooler Master Hyper 212X – CPU Cooler with dual 120mm PWM Fan
CASE: Thermaltake Core X71 Black ATX Gaming Full Tower Tt LCS Certified Gaming Computer Case CA-1F8-00M1WN-00 Salesman told me this can fit the SuperMicro EATX MB (12"X13") but I am not quite sure
Some questions
Is it possible to use a 2U chassis to fit the server note?
is it better to use the following two MB from ASUS for my 3D workstation?
- ASUS X99-E WS/USB 3.1 LGA 2011-v3 Intel X99 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 USB 3.0 CEB Intel Motherboard
- ASUS X99-PRO/USB 3.1 LGA 2011-v3 Intel X99 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
If I want to expand to use SLI in the future. Will the ASUS X99 Deluxe II be able to accommodate? This M5000 is a dual slot card
This is a lengthy post! Thanks for your patience!