Can someone tell me if this build would work properly ? Need help.

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Hi,

After lurking on Tom's Hardware for a long time I finally open my first thread. I am not a gamer, although I do game sometimes, this new build is for work. I do 3d graphics. I use Maya, Houdini, Softimage, Mudbox ( 3D software for animations, fluid simulation and so on ). I also use a 3d scanning software called Agisoft Photoscan with wich you can import pictures taken from your DSLR and make a very precise 3D model of something real. I do video editing as well with after effects. So that would be my main PC usage in a nutshell.

I have also looked up at my current PC performance as well as my GPU performance while working. Depending on what software I use, my current PC caps on different levels and parameters. For instance, video editing it takes a lot of RAM. For 3D scanning, on the forum over Agisoft they said that buying a game video card is the best choice as well as RAM. For Rendering frames of animations like in maya or softimage, etc. a good CPU is better.

Right now I have ;
- Intel i7 860 @ 2.8ghz
- ASUS P7P55D-E Pro main board
- 8 gb of RAM
- NVIDIA QuadroFX 3800

My PC, running windows 7, is at least 3 to 4 years old. I definetly need to change my HDDs (IMO).

I don't really have a budget limit, althought I really don't want to go crazy and buy something worth 6000$ <+ for example. I prefer buying something let's say a bit older and would do the job just fine.

So, I am not an expert on parts and pieces. And this is what I have so far. Here are the links from newegg. I did made sure thought every parts would fit together.

Motherboard;
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16813131798

CPU;
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16819116939

RAM;
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16820233672

PSU;
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16817438010

Local C;
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=9SIA24G15S7618

GPU;
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16814487077

Cooling;
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16835181035

and PC Case;
http://www.ncix.com/detail/fractal-design-define-xl-r2-b1-78225-1360.htm

I have other HDDs on the list, as well as WiFi antennas and fans...

Although, I checked that these parts correspond to each other, I really want to make sure this is OK before I proceed to checkout, because it is the first time I do this. I'm really open to suggestions, except buying BOXX and MAC pro and other already built solutions.

 
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No need to spend that much money for a PC, here's a rig that's $2500 and will handle video editing just fine:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($373.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC14PE_BK 78.1 CFM CPU...
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Well this motherboard has really bad reviews, and looks like this often tells me not to be buy it but thanks anyway. That RAM is really overkill for me , right now my cart is at 3,500$
 
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My thoughts:

1. For such a build, I would not go with older /slower parts when the haswell parts are available and cost no more.
Use a lga2011-v3 motherboard with a X99 chipset.
Here is an example:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132261
It supports faster DDR4 ram. Such ram will cost you a bunch, but for ram limited tasks, it is as good as it gets.
Here is one kit:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233733

I would not fool with liquid coolers.
A simple tower type air cooler will do the job. It will be quieter and more reliable in the process.
Look to noctua pr Phanteks for some of the best.
A 6 core 5820K will also cost you less and be stronger:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117402

I doubt that a GTX970 is needed for your apps.
Check with them to see what is best.
I suspect that a modest number of CUDA cores like you would get with a GTX750ti would be more than enough.

The psu you picked is excellent, but a more modest 650w unit would be more than enough.
I like the Seasonic X series for quality.
Look for a tier 1 or 2 unit from this list:
https://community.newegg.com/eggxpert/computer_hardware/f/135081/t/45344.aspx?Redirected=true

 
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Store reviews are pretty pointless. Anyone can write them and you're more likely to get negative reviews than positive ones. What is your budget for this PC?
 
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Thanks geofelt

Agisoft system requirements recommend just using the best GPU you can get. But really, at only 380$ its really not expansive for me.

I also thought that the more HDDs and the more external devices and more peripherals Im going to use I need more watts fur PSU... But then again Im not sure... I went on the website that tells you how much watts I need

I would like to keep my price around 3,500$

 
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No need to spend that much money for a PC, here's a rig that's $2500 and will handle video editing just fine:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($373.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC14PE_BK 78.1 CFM CPU Cooler ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus X99-DELUXE ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($372.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($269.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($169.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($124.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($549.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P2 1000W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($185.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Directron)
Total: $2233.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-29 17:20 EST-0500
 
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Power requirements are mostly determined by the graphics configuration.
That might be up to 225w for a GTX970 for example.
A hard drive is in the 7-10w range.
Modern intel cpu's are in the 85w range, with 140w tops for a strong 6 core cpu.
I have no problem overprovisioning a PSU a bit. Say 20%.
It will run cooler, quieter, and more efficiently in the middle third of it's range.
A PSU will only use the wattage demanded of it, regardless of it's max capability.
PSU calculators are deadly accurate. If... you can give them accurate input.
Who knows what you might add in the future though? Or, what capacitor ageing will you experience?
Or... is your psu wattage stated correctly?
It is simply best to buy a top quality psu and overprovision a bit.
 
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