High-end workstation for 3D animation, fast rendering @$2250+

mental2013

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Greetings, Wish to purchase two systems.
Thanks for your valuable time and assistance. I've found the AMD Firepro W7100 to be very good and within reach for my needs.
I've made two configs and wish to finalize one depending on budget and efficiency.

Approximate Purchase Date: within a week
Budget Range: $2270
System Usage from Most to Least Important: 3d lighting, 3D modeling, 3D animation, 3D rendering, rendering / video editing
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade: None
Do you need to buy OS: Yes, Windows 7 Professional
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: directcanada, newegg.ca, directdial.com, tigerdirect
Location: Canada
Parts Preferences: Intel, AMD Firepro
Overclocking: Probably no
SLI or Crossfire: Yes
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080 Full HD
Additional Comments: want fast redraw and rendering in 3d application
Why Are You Upgrading: ---
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Kindly advice if the parts are compatible, best price, and to make this build as powerful as possible. Please also suggest a good case, heatsink solution.

High-Range Configuration:---
Processor: Intel Core i7-5960X Haswell-E 8-Core 3.0GHz LGA 2011-v3 140W BX80648I75960X Desktop Processor
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80648i75960x
Mobo choice 1: ASUS ROG RAMPAGE V EXTREME/U3.1 LGA 2011-v3 Intel X99 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 Extended ATX Intel Motherboard
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-rampagevextreme
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Mobo choice 2: ASRock X99 WS-E LGA 2011-v3 Intel X99 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Extended ATX Intel Motherboard
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-x99extreme11
RAM: CORSAIR Vengeance LPX 16GB (4 x 4GB) 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 3200 (PC4-25600) Memory Kit - Red Model CMK16GX4M4B3200C16R
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmk16gx4m4b3200c16
SMPS: Cooler Master 850W
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-rm850
Graphics Card: AMD Firepro W5100 4GB GDDR5
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-video-card-100505737
Case: ???
Heatsink: ???
Liquid cooling solution: ???
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Mid-Range Configuration:---
Processor: Intel Core i7-5930K Haswell-E 6-Core 3.5GHz LGA 2011-v3 140W BX80648I75930K Desktop Processor
Mobo choice: MSI X99A SLI PLUS LGA 2011-v3 Intel X99 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
RAM: CORSAIR Dominator Platinum 16GB (4 x 4GB) 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 3000 (PC4-24000) Desktop Memory Model CMD16GX4M4B3000C15
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmd16gx4m4b3000c15
SMPS: Cooler Master 850W
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-rm850
Graphics Card: AMD Firepro W5100 4GB GDDR5
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-video-card-100505737
Case:???
Heatsink: ???
Liquid cooling solution: ???
 

Th3-Hunter333

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Sorry that im not much help in this area, but ill give you a few suggestions if it will help.

For the case have a look at this
http://www.amazon.com/Phanteks-Enthoo-Tower-Chassis-PH-ES614L_BK/dp/B00LW3X1GO

If you decide to go for liquid cooling, check this out
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181088

I dont know alot about rendering and i apologize for that.
I will tell you that the x99 series of processors are absolute monsters, you will love them.

I own a setup with all the parts i linked above and a i7-5820k (4.5ghz overclock)
It is almost impossible for me to put a ton of strain on this cpu with mostly gaming that i do.

one more thing, someone please correct me on this but wont more Ram than 16gb help out alot when it comes to rendering?
 

mental2013

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Thanks very much for the sharing your experience. Yes, RAM is important esp. for some software, but will add in the future.
Would appreciate some more checks,replies, and suggestions.