Looking for review and advice for my system - 3D workstation plus a render node

[maxermaxer2016]

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:

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  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

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  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!

 

[maxermaxer2016]

Thanks all for the reply.

Actually I have a friend who just told me yesterday he would like to give his gaming PC to me at a very competitive price (Only around US$600!!!). Here is the config:

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K Skylake (4 cores, 4.0GHz,8M Cache,LGA 1151,14nm,91w)
MB: MSI Z170A MPOWER TITANIUM, Z170, ATX, LGA1151, 4*DDR4, Graphic by CPU
PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 850 G2 1000W
RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK16GX4M2A2666C16R DDR4 2666MHz 16GB Kit X2 = 32GB total
SSD1: Samsung 950 Pro M.2 2280 MZ-V5P256BW 256GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe 1.1 SSD
SSD2: ADATA Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" SATA3 6Gb/s SSD 7mm ASP550SS3-240GM-C
HDD: Seagate ST1000DM003 1TB Desktop SATA3 6Gb/s /64MB HDD
FAN: Corsair H100i v2 cooler
DISPLAY: Not included but there is on-board video card.
CASE: Corsair SPEC-03

It is so attractive and I think I will purchase the whole set (He won't sell separately). After that I will put my Quadro M5000 on it. I am thinking if I should replace some of them to fit my needs (e.g. replacing the MSI MB with ASUS X99II?). However I think I may not need to do that. How do you think if I just use this gaming PC as a workstation? I think it would do the work. Your comments appreciated!!

 

[King Dranzer]

Thanks all for the reply.

Actually I have a friend who just told me yesterday he would like to give his gaming PC to me at a very competitive price (Only around US$600!!!). Here is the config:

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K Skylake (4 cores, 4.0GHz,8M Cache,LGA 1151,14nm,91w)
MB: MSI Z170A MPOWER TITANIUM, Z170, ATX, LGA1151, 4*DDR4, Graphic by CPU
PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 850 G2 1000W
RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK16GX4M2A2666C16R DDR4 2666MHz 16GB Kit X2 = 32GB total
SSD1: Samsung 950 Pro M.2 2280 MZ-V5P256BW 256GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe 1.1 SSD
SSD2: ADATA Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" SATA3 6Gb/s SSD 7mm ASP550SS3-240GM-C
HDD: Seagate ST1000DM003 1TB Desktop SATA3 6Gb/s /64MB HDD
FAN: Corsair H100i v2 cooler
DISPLAY: Not included but there is on-board video card.
CASE: Corsair SPEC-03

It is so attractive and I think I will purchase the whole set (He won't sell separately). After that I will put my Quadro M5000 on it. I am thinking if I should replace some of them to fit my needs (e.g. replacing the MSI MB with ASUS X99II?). However I think I may not need to do that. How do you think if I just use this gaming PC as a workstation? I think it would do the work. Your comments appreciated!!

I would say there is no need of upgrading motherboard that build is good, but as you are saving money go for M6000 priced at $4000 total build will be $4600

 

[King Dranzer]

Go for this PNY M6000
https://www.amazon.com/PNY-NVIDIA-Quadro-M6000-VCQM6000-PB/dp/B00UXHQHJS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473225348&sr=8-1&keywords=M6000
Total build cost will be near $4000

 

[maxermaxer2016]

Thanks! I have already purchased the M5000 at a much lower price than the retail price. I think I will use that card. I am just very curious to see how this card performs. Maybe I can compare it with the GeForce card in the future.