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Here is an idea for your system >
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1. CPU > (2) Intel Xeon E5-2687W Sandy Bridge-EP 3.1GHz (3.8GHz Turbo Boost) 20MB L3 Cache LGA 2011 150W 8-Core Server Processor On the Passmark CPU benchmark chart, this processor is the No.2 rated, score = 21491. In the top 100 systems on Passmark Performance test, this CPU is used in the 6th highest performing system. > $3,868. ($1,934 each)
2. CPU Cooling > (2) Thermaltake Water 3.0 Extreme (CLW0224) Water Cooler CPU Cooler > $220 ($110 each) ( Intel specifies liquid cooling for the Xeon E5-2687W, but a large, elaborate cooling system is not necessary. The case configuration, noise levels, and custom options will present refinement)
3. MOTHERBOARD > ASUS Z9PE-D16 SSI EEB C602 Server Motherboard Dual LGA 2011 DDR3 1600 > $480 ( In place of the D8, the D16 provides 16RAM slots up to 512GB.)
4. RAM> 128GB (8 X 16GB) SAMSUNG M393B2G70BH0-CK0 1X 16GB for ASUS Z9PE-D16 > 128GB= $1,160 ($145 each, Server Direct) (Keep in mind that the RAM is divided symmetrically between the two CPU's, so 32GB is the equivalent of only 16GB in a single CPU system. You could begin with 64GB, but I'd suggest buying module sizes to accommodate an eventual total of 128GB
5. GPU > NVIDIA Quadro 6000 by PNY 6GB GDDR5 PCI Express Gen 2 x16 DVI-I DL Dual DisplayPort and Stereo OpenGL, DirectX, CUDA, and OpenCL Professional Graphics Board, VCQ6000-PB > $2,300. (This card was designed as a video editing card. May be used in SLI for 12GB RAM. An older design but fantastic performance and prices have dropped recently in anticipation of the K6000)
____5A. GPU OPT'L > NVIDIA Quadro K6000 VCQK6000-PB Workstation Video Card 12GB> > $5,000 (This is considered in effect, the workstation equivalent of the TItan, but with twice the memory. As the system is based on error-correcting RAM, it makes sense to use a graphics card having it as well. The usefulness of the K6000 will depend on the complexity and file size of 3D models, processing and animations)
6. OS / APPLICATIONS DRIVE > SAMSUNG 840 Pro Series MZ-7PD512BW 2.5" 512GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) > $520
7. WORKING FILES DRIVE > SAMSUNG 840 Pro Series MZ-7PD512BW 2.5" 512GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) > $520 (Instead of RAID 0 fro the OS and applications, which does not significantly improve performance with SSD's, load the active project to this drive and create RAM disk while working, then save to the mechanical drives.)
8. STORAGE DRIVES > (2) Western Digital WD SE WD4000F9YZ 4TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive $480 ($280 each) (RAID 1) (Storage, backup, system image)(This capacity can of course be added to)
9. SOUND CARD > Lynx AES16e-SRC > $800 (The soundcard will need to be chosen according to your applications, inputs, whether you need MIDI, use priorities, and etc. Both Lynx and RME have ranges with considerable capabilities./
10. MONITORING > Monitoring systems will vary too according to multiple factors such as applications, inputs, mixers, surround sound.)
11. PSU> SeaSonic X-1250 1250W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Full Modular Active PFC Power Supply > $254.99
12. CASE> Case Labs Mercury S5 Case Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case about $500 (these are modular and price varies according to options)
___12A. CASE OPT'L > LIAN LI PC-A79B Silver Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case > $370 (This is a very good design with 11 expansion bays and good airflow. It is also more plug and play than the Case Labs, which require careful ordering and configuration.)
13. OPTICAL DRIVES > (2) ASUS Black 16X BD-R 2X BD-RE 16X DVD+R 5X DVD-RAM 12X BD-ROM SATA Blu-ray Burner BW-16D1HT > $220.
14. FAN CONTROL> NZXT Sentry-2 5.25" Touch Screen Fan Controller > $28.
15. OS > Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit (Full Version) - OEM $140
Future >
1. More RAM!
2. As storage needs, and performance requirements increase, consider adding an LSI or similar SAS/SATA RAID controller.
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TOTAL = $11,000 to $15,000 depending on options
Cheers,
BambiBoom
Systems > Architecture, industrial design, graphic design, rendering, animation, writing >
1. Dell Precision T5400 (2009)> 2X Xeon X5460 quad core @3.16GHz > 16 GB ECC 667> Quadro FX 4800 (1.5GB) > M-Audop 2496 sound card> > Logitech z-2300 > WD RE4 / Segt Brcda 500GB > Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit > HP 2711x 27" 1920 x 1080 > AutoCad, Revit, Solidworks, Sketchup Pro, Corel Technical Designer, Adobe CS MC, WordP Office, MS Office >
2. HP z420 (2013)> Xeon E5-1620 quad core @ 3.6 / 3.8GHz > 24GB ECC RAM 1600> Firepro V4900 > Samsung 840 SSD 250GB / M-Audio 32 /192 "Audiophile" > Logitech z-2300 > Seagate Barracuda 500GB > Windows 7 Professional 64 > AutoCad, Revit, Inventor, Maya (2011), Solidworks 2010, Adobe CS4, Corel Technical Design X-5, Sketchup Pro, WordP Office X-5, MS Office 2007