Hey! to all i know am new to this site but i am just really interested on building my self a workstation
So i am looking to spend around $4,000 dollars and yes to be honest i am new to building a pc. I usually use C4D, After Effects and ZBrush, and unfortunately at the time a i have MAC which is completely crap and useless. If its possible can you guys recommend me a build for a good workstation around my budget, i would really appreciated.
So is that US? Are you doing any gaming? Otherwise you could just get a workstation GPU. Probably don't really need to spend near 4k on the PC, maybe buy a sweet monitor set up. Or just one good 32"-40" 4k display
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CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($369.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.49 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock X99 Extreme4/3.1 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($57.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Mushkin ECO3 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card ($287.10 @ Newegg)
Case: Deepcool TESSERACT BF ATX Mid Tower Case ($31.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1188.40
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If you do non or only very light gaming, any FirePro (above W5100) and any Quadro (above M4000) will beat out the R9 390 that @Streetguru recomended.
The W8100 is currently $1048 on Amazon. Its little brother the W7100 will set you back by $650.
Maybe you could use Streetgurus base build and throw in of of these?
I don't really game to be honest, i use the computer for motion graphics not sure what would you recommend me
As most are... you poor soul.
4000 is a ton of cash for what you use it for.
As far as the software you use I do not know if it uses CUDA or whatever AMD's thing is. That would help determine whether to go Firepro or Quadro. Someone else should know more than myself and will come along and help you better than I could.
Adobe partnerd up with AMD a while ago, so AfterEffect can make better use of Open (I think) CL.
For cinema 4D it is more difficult. Their software is mostly CPU bound (which I am thankful they state that on their website).
Then there is Pixologics ZBrush which is giving me headaches. It is heavily CPU bound but as any 3D modeling software needs a decent GPU.
I would recommend the W7100 or W5100 depending on what you want to spent. Both cards have 4 Display Ports and are capable of outputing 4k.
Went with @Streetguru ´s base build. Not sure how much storage you need internal. (do you have a NAS?)
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/gD8txr
Then just take out the 390 and get a W7100 potentially, it's about 600
This is the type of system you want for what you want to do. The workstation GPUs are useless for what you're doing you will throw money away if you buy one and lose tons of performance.
I7 5960X 8 Core / 16 Threads
64Gb of Ram to feed the After Effects ram monster.
GTX 980ti 6GB Vram
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rQVkvK
I run this system with a 5930k and dual 980 ti's upgrading to the 6950X when its out. I use my system for After Effects, Photoshop, Houdini and Blender runs everything great and handles 4K work.
Well, considering the budget, OP could go for the Radeon Pro Duo which will certainly be more powerful than that 980Ti (though at 1500 its too much imo... but again, 4k budget).
Here's some marketing material, but it seems C4D can get some gains from workstation cards, firepro here, if it supports CUDA that would probably be a bit better optimized, but the cards seem to cost more, but if there's no gaming, not much reason not to get a workstation GPU
@ThatBootsGuy
The Pro Duo does have the option of gaming drivers or workstation drivers at least
@Streetguru That Video was published on Oct 11, 2012.
@Carlos1993 Your workflow in order or importance for your programs. (Z Brush, C4D, and After Effects) 5960X(Best) 5820k(good for the money) CPU more Cores + Clock speed, 3.9ghz target overclock. Ram for after effects work 32 2666mhz is minimum you want 64 is recommended for best results. Caching SSD NVME 512 GB 950 pro for Program caching (Mainly After Effects). finally for best viewport performance + GPU acceleration Titan X(best) 980ti(the card that you want) 980(this card works well for all your programs) R9 390/X(This card is also great)
Also keep in mind GTX 1080 has yet to be tested but supply may be low for the next few months.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rQVkvK
This type of build is widely used for many creative professionals a lot of people in the adobe forums or red user forums recommend stuff like this along with using this type of system.
I'd imagine it's still pretty relevant for certain workloads, but he said he isn't gaming, might as well grab a workstation GPU, even a mid range one like a W5100 even if it only helps a little
I understand 100% he isn't gaming. I use some of the same programs and have done quite a bit of testing with my own personal systems along with asking other professionals what they have been using when I was building my X99 system.
So the 3 programs @Carlos1993 listed are "I usually use C4D, After Effects and ZBrush"
After Effects is CPU - RAM - SSD speed bound GPU is used in very very limited effects.
ZBrush and C4D use the CPU for most things unless your using Octane render plugin that allows as X4 GPU render via cuda only. workstation GPU work but they are underpowered and overpriced for driver support. These programs work with GTX cards and the weird thing is the GTX cards are faster for the money thats why people are using them creative work.
While probably true... OP's original budget is $4k so money isn't really that much of an issue. Might as well go with the best hardware within reason.
Need to get to work, let me do this quickly:
Gaming cards are fast but very inaccurate. The calculations they can do are done quickly but results are all over the place. THAT and that alone is the reason WS cards are more expensive.
We got our CAD workstations from Titanus Computers. They have a nice guide:
http://www.titancomputers.com/Titan-3D-Rendering-Video-Editing-Computers-s/3.htm
For CAD and Simulations yes Fire Pro and Quadro are best due to ECC memory and certified drivers. CAD works best with these type of cards for near 100% accuracy. Video work along with 3D modeling Fire Pro and Quadro is just an unnecessary over expense and loss in performance.
The programs that are listed means he is doing Motion Graphics or character modeling and using after effects for animations. highly CPU bound work but something like a GTX card or AMD card can help accelerate viewports.
He has 0 need for a Quadro or Fire Pro. A gaming card for non gaming does the job and will perform better for the money then Fire Pro and Quadro cards. I use two 980ti for UE4, Houdini, Blender, Davinci Resolve, Photoshop, Premiere Pro CC, After Effects no issue to be reported and I am not the only person to use this type of setup.