Build Advice Render Workstation/node for Houdini and Redshift ?

[jstoffy]

I am looking to update my system or build a new system to use as a strong render node for redshift and Houdini so I can speed up my render times. Maybe my computer isn't configured right and I could update something to help ?

I am hoping to build an at-home render farm and have 4 GPUs (Add 2 to my current ones) to maybe fit all in a server case. I haven't found much about building a home render farm or node but hoping someone here could help.

Current PC Specs:
CPU: i7-9700kf
Motherboard: GIGABYTE B365 HD3
Ram: CORSAIR Vengeance RGB Pro 32GB
GPU: 3060 and 2060 super

 

[Ralston18]

What PSU is installed?

If the PSU is not able to provide the required power then all may be moot.

Start here:

Best Power Supplies of 2022 - Top PSUs for Gaming PCs | Tom's Hardware (tomshardware.com)

Use two or three of the referenced calculators to determine the power requirements of the system be it an update or new build.

Still the render times will be limited to the slowest component in the process......

 

[jstoffy]

I have an 850-watt Thermaltake tough power