How does this build look for gaming and rendering?

Sabre363 · Nov 11, 2015

I'll be doing some moderate gaming and modeling/ rendering in Blender Cycles. Nothing huge, just personal projects. I'd like to avoid spending more than $1250. I need good cooling. I will use the optical drive.

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Sabre363/saved/LrpwrH

RCFProd · Nov 11, 2015

It's an ok build.

Minus points:
GPU: GTX 960 4GB is overpriced, you are paying 40-50 dollars more over the GTX 960 2GB with little to no gains in the majority of games at any resolution.
CASE: The problem with the Spec-02 is cable management, air flow and It's problems with poor dust filtering.
Power supply: EVGA B1 NEX FSP made, the equally priced B2 units made by Super Flower are much better. Or simply any EVGA GS or G2. All you need for system is about 400 watts, however a 550 watts would be recommended.

Sabre363 · Nov 11, 2015

RCFProd :

I want the 4gb GPU for rendering, if I was just gaming I would get 2gb. Can you give me a link to a better case? I'll rethink the PSU.

RCFProd · Nov 11, 2015

Before I suggest anything, is the 4GB actually any use for rendering? Because I don't think so. For better rendering you simply need a render card.

Sabre363 · Nov 11, 2015

It is if I set Blender to render with the GPU. Otherwise it uses the CPU, then GPU doesn't matter. Rendering with graphics card is a bit faster, I think. If I had the money I would get two specialized cards. I don't however so I'm trying to strike a balance between rending and gaming.

RCFProd · Nov 11, 2015

Results wise I think rendering will be the same on the 2GB model, be careful with your money.

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