Question PC Build for 3D Architectural Work – 3ds Max, CAD, D5, V-Ray, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere

[debudx]

Hi everyone,

I’m building a PC primarily for 3D architectural work, using software like 3ds Max, CAD, D5, V-Ray, Photoshop, After Effects, and Premiere Pro. I’ve shortlisted the following components for my build and would appreciate your help in finalizing the configuration or suggesting alternatives:

• Processor: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
• Motherboard: MSI Tomahawk X870
• Graphics Card: NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti Super
• Cabinet: AeroCool Mirage ARGB Mid Tower Case (MIRAGEBK)
• RAM: DDR5 6000 MHz (from G.Skill or ADATA XPG)
• SSD: NVMe Samsung Pro 990
• Cooler: 360mm liquid cooler (brand/model not decided yet)

Please let me know if this setup is well-suited for my workload or if there are better options I should consider.

Thanks in advance for your advice!

 

[logainofhades]

Cad programs typically will run better on a workstation graphics card. You might want to look at benchmark comparisons for your softwares listed. I would also check to see how the 9950x vs 7950x compare for those, as the 7950x is a good $100 cheaper, which would give you more budget towards GPU.

 

[debudx]

Cad programs typically will run better on a workstation graphics card. You might want to look at benchmark comparisons for your softwares listed. I would also check to see how the 9950x vs 7950x compare for those, as the 7950x is a good $100 cheaper, which would give you more budget towards GPU.

Could you please review this build if i remove cad from the list of software ?

 

[USAFRet]

How much RAM are you considering?

 

[debudx]

How much RAM are you considering?

@USAFRet 64 gb

 

[USAFRet]

@USAFRet 64 gb

OK.

I'm building a system for somewhat similar use, and went with 96GB.

Some of my CAD models were starting to bump against a 64GB ceiling.

 

[debudx]

OK.

I'm building a system for somewhat similar use, and went with 96GB.

Some of my CAD models were starting to bump against a 64GB ceiling.

@USAFRet Kindly , Share your Config plzz

 

[logainofhades]

Could you please review this build if i remove cad from the list of software ?

Cad will work, just works better with workstation cards. What is your budget for a complete tower? That case looks like it has poor airflow, so I wouldn't go with it.

 

[debudx]

Cad will work, just works better with workstation cards. What is your budget for a complete tower? That case looks like it has poor airflow, so I wouldn't go with it.

budget is around 3000 dollars and can stretched for few more hundred dollars

 

[faalin]

All of our cad guys run the following computers. Solidworks, Siemens NX12, Delcam Powershape & PowerMill, Autocad, Fusion 360, and Catia.

$2700 all bought off Amazon
i7 14700k
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 se
Asus Prime z790-a wifi
64GB 6400MT/s CL32 G.skill
RTX A4500
Samsung 980 pro 1TB
Corsair RM750x
NZXT H5 flow

I actually built one of them a AMD 9950x build but it rendered slower in Siemens NX12 then the 14700k so i returned it and built another intel build, I dont think NX could use all the cores of the 9950x.


But like said above, i would highly recommend getting a workstation card, the A4500 is $1400 and half the budget.

 

[logainofhades]

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X 4.3 GHz 16-Core Processor ($599.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Montech HyperFlow ARGB 360 76.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Phantom Gaming X870 Riptide WiFi ATX AM5 Motherboard ($249.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Flare X5 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Inland Performance Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Inland Performance Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PNY RTX A-Series RTX A4500 20 GB Video Card ($1390.00 @ Amazon)
Case: Montech AIR 903 MAX ATX Mid Tower Case ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 TT Premium 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2943.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-12-09 13:37 EST-0500

 

[Why_Me]

Here's an alternative that runs CUDIMM straight out of the box.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: *Intel Core Ultra 7 265K 3.9 GHz 20-Core Processor ($359.99 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: *ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 360 A-RGB 48.82 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($107.79 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: *Gigabyte Z890 EAGLE WIFI7 ATX LGA1851 Motherboard ($229.99 @ Newegg)
Case: *Lian Li LANCOOL 216 RGB ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $797.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-12-09 13:37 EST-0500

 

[USAFRet]

@USAFRet Kindly , Share your Config plzz

My use is more hobbiest level than yours, so I couldn't justify a workstation level GPU.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 265K 3.9 GHz 20-Core Processor ($359.99 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Frozen Prism 70.4 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($55.09 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ATX LGA1851 Motherboard ($259.99 @ B&H)
Memory: Crucial Pro 96 GB (2 x 48 GB) DDR5-5600 CL46 Memory ($241.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: SanDisk Ultra 3D 1 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Storage: Crucial MX500 1 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Storage: Samsung 860 Evo 1 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Storage: Samsung 860 Evo 1 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Storage: Intel 660p 1.02 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Storage: Western Digital WD_Black SN850X 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($148.00 @ iBUYPOWER)
Video Card: XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Core Radeon RX 7800 XT 16 GB Video Card ($469.00)
Case: Silverstone ALTA F1 ATX Mid Tower Case ($295.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair RM1000e (2023) 1000 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($159.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1990.04
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-12-09 15:46 EST-0500

 

[TeamRed2024]

Please let me know if this setup is well-suited for my workload or if there are better options I should consider.

Thanks in advance for your advice!

Pretty much the same thing I'm running other than I have a 4090 instead of a 4070. For the occasional work I do at home it works fine.

Solidworks, Siemens NX12, Autocad

I actually built one of them a AMD 9950x build but it rendered slower in Siemens NX12 then the 14700k so i returned it and built another intel build, I dont think NX could use all the cores of the 9950x.

I don't bring work home often but when I do my system runs those 3 software packages without issue. I honestly never considered a workstation GPU... we have them on our work PCs but but the home rig I figured since I was also gonna do some gaming/flight & racing simming that the 4090 would suffice.

Hopefully I'm not missing too much.