Hi, I need some help with spec's for building an AMD dual processor system.
Usage: I use my current systems 8hrs+ a day. Mostly animation (After Effects, Maya, Premier Pro). I run a dual core and a quad core workstations and they are a little sluggish to say the least!!! especially when working on big After effects scenes. I need something that can handle everything I throw at it and more, is stable running Windows 8.1, and will last at least 3-4 years.
Here is what I picked out so far for an AMD Dual Processor build. It totals just over 2k and I dont want to go over 2.5k if possible. I dont need any extra's, just the system in it's case. I will stick in x2 SSD's for system drive and one for cache and a SATA HD for working files.
Just need help on the specs and compatibility of it all. Also any recommends for graphics cards for after effects (keeping within the said budget if possible)
ASUS KCMA-D8 ATX Server Motherboard Dual Socket C32 AMD 2x AMD Opteron 4334 Seoul 3.1GHz 6MB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache Socket C32 CORSAIR AXi series AX1200i 1200W PS 2x G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 2x Noctua NH-U12DO A3 Fractal Design Define XL CASE
Here is the build I put together that comes to $2,493.93 on Newegg and is DESIGNED for WORKSTATIONS.
MotherBoard: ASUS KGPE-D16 Dual G34 SR5690
RAM: Kingston 32GB 4x8GB ECC Registered DDR3 1600
CPU: 2 x AMD Opteron 6344 Abu Dhabi 2.6GHz 12-core
Power: Thermaltake Toughpower Grand PS-TPG-1200FPCGUS-1 80+ gold 7 year warranty
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Luxe Series PH-ES614L_BK
GPU: AMD FirePro W600 100-505835 2GB Workstation video card
Disks: you already have.
Anyone using a workstation for workstation related jobs needs to use a WORKSTATION GPU aka FirePro or Quadro.
They work differently than desktop GPUs.
The Power Supply needed to support 2 8-pin CPU plugs plus the standard 24 pin. Hence the Thermaltake. The Dual socket nature requires 2 8-pin CPU plugs.
Thanks for all the info. I;ll certainly check out all your links. Doesn't have to be AMD! I just see the $$$ in comparison to Xeon/Intel equivalent builds. What is important is the budget. Must be no more than 2.5k total not including HD's. Thanks so much everyone for posting replies.
Some extra info in case this changes everything!!! System doesn't have to be dual processor. Just trying to get biggest bang for buck around 2.5k. I just thought dual is what I need so that i'm not waiting for After effects to catch up with me each time I move something! I do alot of work with high res 2d puppet rigs and also elements 3d.
I will investigate all the suggested builds though thank you.
Just going to point out that, for Adobe programs, geforce GTX or AMD Radeon graphics cards perform tons better than workstation cards, i.e. Quadro and Firepro, at the same price.