Hello All,
Wanted to get some advice on a build, primary focus is a workstation for rendering, modeling and design. Work as a Production Designer and am heavily getting into modeling and rendering interior/exterior spaces via 3DS and Keyshot, but am primarily using Sketch Up(with Podium-essentially a Keyshot Extension). I have completely tapped out my Macbook Pro with rendering capability and am looking to build a professional grade workstation after graduating in June since I’ll be getting hired with a company and need to get on my “A-Game”.
I don’t need to make a machine that is excessively expensive(high end for the sake of being high end) but want one that I will not have to keep upgrading constantly, will do what I want when I need it to, is upgradeable, and be well above bottom line capability for said usage but not stupidly excessive.
I will say that I have been out of the loop for a while in regards to PC as I’ve been using MacBook Pros(work/personal) for the past 8 years but am switching to a PC workstation for obvious reasons. Have read through a number of threads on here and done some research but would still like to make a thread and get some specific advice, I’ll fill in what I have read about that may fit my needs but hope to get some assistance.
Key Features Wanted: Speed, Accuracy, Reliability.
Programs:
Currently Using and use primarily: Adobe CC (Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom), Autodesk(3DS Max, AutoCAD), Keyshot, Sketch Up.
Want to start using: V-Ray, Rhino, Z-Brush
Approximate Purchase Date: June 2016
Budget Range: $2,000 (Ideal) $2,500 (If need be)
-Do not include monitor in above budget.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Rendering, Modeling, 3D Drafting, Painting(Photoshop), 2D Drafting.
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Parts Preferences: Best for selected applications and pro grade use.
Overclocking: Maybe?
Are you buying a monitor: Yes, already have a Wacom 27HD(what a life changer) but would like a monitor to go with it as a secondary screen, and one that is more accurate for viewing completed renders.
Your Monitor Resolution:
Wacom 27QHD-
QHD 2560 x 1440
Additional Comments: Quiet, not concerned about flashy looks but don't just want a plain black box, something tasteful. Smaller the better but not absolutely necessary.
Why Are You Upgrading: Cant run anything on my Macbook Pro, trying to get professional and do it right the first time.
Questions:
GPU vs. CPU for stated applications
Fan vs. Water Cooling
Best Operating System for stated programs.
Help fill in the blanks:
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/MXS_21/saved/sshWGX
CPU: Intel Core i7-5930K 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($554 @ PC Parts Picker)
Cooling: *Advise*
Motherboard: ASUS x-99A ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($228 @ Newegg)
GPU: Nvidia? *Advise*
Memory/RAM: 64gb Advise*
SSD: Samsung 950 PRO 256GB M.2-2280 SSD
HDD: (3x) 3TB Seagate
Video Card: *Advise*
Case: *Advise*
Power Supply: *Advise*
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg) ?
Ask away with any questions you may have.
Thanks,
Max
Wanted to get some advice on a build, primary focus is a workstation for rendering, modeling and design. Work as a Production Designer and am heavily getting into modeling and rendering interior/exterior spaces via 3DS and Keyshot, but am primarily using Sketch Up(with Podium-essentially a Keyshot Extension). I have completely tapped out my Macbook Pro with rendering capability and am looking to build a professional grade workstation after graduating in June since I’ll be getting hired with a company and need to get on my “A-Game”.
I don’t need to make a machine that is excessively expensive(high end for the sake of being high end) but want one that I will not have to keep upgrading constantly, will do what I want when I need it to, is upgradeable, and be well above bottom line capability for said usage but not stupidly excessive.
I will say that I have been out of the loop for a while in regards to PC as I’ve been using MacBook Pros(work/personal) for the past 8 years but am switching to a PC workstation for obvious reasons. Have read through a number of threads on here and done some research but would still like to make a thread and get some specific advice, I’ll fill in what I have read about that may fit my needs but hope to get some assistance.
Key Features Wanted: Speed, Accuracy, Reliability.
Programs:
Currently Using and use primarily: Adobe CC (Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom), Autodesk(3DS Max, AutoCAD), Keyshot, Sketch Up.
Want to start using: V-Ray, Rhino, Z-Brush
Approximate Purchase Date: June 2016
Budget Range: $2,000 (Ideal) $2,500 (If need be)
-Do not include monitor in above budget.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Rendering, Modeling, 3D Drafting, Painting(Photoshop), 2D Drafting.
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Parts Preferences: Best for selected applications and pro grade use.
Overclocking: Maybe?
Are you buying a monitor: Yes, already have a Wacom 27HD(what a life changer) but would like a monitor to go with it as a secondary screen, and one that is more accurate for viewing completed renders.
Your Monitor Resolution:
Wacom 27QHD-
QHD 2560 x 1440
Additional Comments: Quiet, not concerned about flashy looks but don't just want a plain black box, something tasteful. Smaller the better but not absolutely necessary.
Why Are You Upgrading: Cant run anything on my Macbook Pro, trying to get professional and do it right the first time.
Questions:
GPU vs. CPU for stated applications
Fan vs. Water Cooling
Best Operating System for stated programs.
Help fill in the blanks:
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/MXS_21/saved/sshWGX
CPU: Intel Core i7-5930K 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($554 @ PC Parts Picker)
Cooling: *Advise*
Motherboard: ASUS x-99A ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($228 @ Newegg)
GPU: Nvidia? *Advise*
Memory/RAM: 64gb Advise*
SSD: Samsung 950 PRO 256GB M.2-2280 SSD
HDD: (3x) 3TB Seagate
Video Card: *Advise*
Case: *Advise*
Power Supply: *Advise*
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg) ?
Ask away with any questions you may have.
Thanks,
Max
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