New Build Help Please

MidgetWarden · Jun 26, 2016

PC New Build Help
First time self build but I figure why not save myself some money but im kind of nervous about the whole process. It will be mainly used for 3d and VFX work but also for gaming and possibly streaming. I have an old XPS case also but I was told it cant be used as dells stuff is custom? I have no idea where to buy parts etc so any advice would be much appreciated.

First time self build but I figure why not save myself some money but im kind of nervous about the whole process. It will be mainly used for 3d and VFX work but also for gaming and possibly streaming. I would love if somebody could give me feedback on the below system.

Thats what I have so far but I am wondering about the case and fitting the graphics card. And the processor and would it be worth going for an i7?

Thanks in advance

1. What is your budget? 2000 euro

2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? 3d Graphics, VFX, Games, Possibly streaming. Nividea Graphics card preferred due to 3d programs.

3. Do you need a copy of Windows? No I have windows 7

4. Can you use any parts from an old computer? 850 watt Zalman Modular Power supply

5. Do you need a monitor? No

6. Do you need any of these peripherals? No

7. Are you willing to try overclocking? not sure, maybe

8. When are you purchasing? ASAP

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1230 V5 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor (€272.84 @ Mindfactory)
CPU Cooler: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer 120 74.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (€56.97 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Motherboard: ASRock E3V5 Performance Gaming/OC ATX LGA1151 Motherboard (€124.85)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-2133 Memory (€124.84 @ Mindfactory)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (€133.03 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 7K3000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (€66.90 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1070 8GB AMP Edition Video Card (€478.34 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Case: Phanteks ECLIPSE P400 ATX Mid Tower Case (€76.84 @ Mindfactory)
Total: €1334.61
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-06-24 13:35 CEST+0200

Motherboard is compatible & available at Mindfactory.de
GTX 1070 & GTX 1080 prices are still fluctuating.

*edit*
DDR4-2133 instead of DDR4-3200

superninja12 · Jun 26, 2016

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor (€389.48 @ Mindfactory)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (€147.84 @ Mindfactory)
Motherboard: MSI X99A GAMING 7 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard (€247.94 @ Mindfactory)
Memory: Kingston FURY 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory (€71.39 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (€92.84 @ Mindfactory)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (€52.00 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Video Card (€727.00 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Case: Phanteks ECLIPSE P400 ATX Mid Tower Case (€76.84 @ Mindfactory)
Power Supply: Super Flower Leadex Gold 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply (€124.59 @ Mindfactory)
Total: €1929.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-06-26 14:27 CEST+0200

don't use that zalman psu

MidgetWarden · Jun 26, 2016

Hi Superninja

Why would I not use the Zalman psu?

superninja12 · Jun 26, 2016

because its low quality , however you can it is up to you.

Bearmann · Jun 26, 2016

What VFX software will you be using?

MidgetWarden · Jun 26, 2016

Hi Bear

Autodesk, 3dsmax, maya, mudbox and Abobe Suite, I will also be availing of using the graphics card to render with using programs like keyshot.

Bearmann · Jun 26, 2016

Autodesk AutoCAD, 3Ds Max, and Maya are all primarily single threaded. Unless you are going to be doing significant streaming, I think you will be best served by an Intel 6700K. The faster RAM and non-Quadro GPU are to support your gaming.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor (€343.37 @ Mindfactory)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler (€39.90 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Motherboard: Asus Z170 PRO GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard (€147.65 @ Mindfactory)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2800 Memory (€72.14 @ Mindfactory)
Storage: Sandisk X400 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (€132.39 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (€52.00 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Video Card (€727.00 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Case: Phanteks ECLIPSE P400 ATX Mid Tower Case (€74.49 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (€99.44 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Total: €1688.38
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-06-26 22:49 CEST+0200

https://www.pugetsystems.com/recommended/Recommended-Systems-for-AutoDesk-AutoCAD-134/Hardware-Recommendations (click on Hardware Recommendations at the top)

https://www.pugetsystems.com/labs/articles/Adobe-After-Effects-CC-2014-Multi-Core-Performance-716/ (very last comment at the bottom of the page)

MidgetWarden · Jun 27, 2016

Thanks for that. I will be using it to render of course. Is it possible to put a cd/dvd drive into that case?

Bearmann · Jun 27, 2016

MidgetWarden :

No, that case does not have 5.25 inch bay. Of course, we chose it because you did. Here are some other cases to consider:

http://de.pcpartpicker.com/products/compare/corsair-case-200r,fractal-design-case-fdcadefr4bl,fractal-design-case-fdcadefr5bk,phanteks-case-phes515pbk/

MidgetWarden · Jun 30, 2016

Hi Bear

I looked up the compatible RAM for the CPU and it doesn't mention 2800 as compatible. Unless im looking at the wrong one. Its says DDR4-2133 is compatible.

http://ark.intel.com/products/88195/Intel-Core-i7-6700K-Processor-8M-Cache-up-to-4_20-GHz

Bearmann · Jun 30, 2016

It's compatible. It's the very last one listed in the 2800 section here:

http://www.gskill.com/en/configurator?manu=29&chip=2484&model=2530

That Intel table either hasn't been updated or they are only listing the minimum requirements.

MidgetWarden · Jun 30, 2016

Thanks for that.Whats your opinion on the 1070 vs the 1080 is it worth the extra cash?

Bearmann · Jun 30, 2016

The 1080 will be better for gaming than the 1070, but probably won't make much difference in your CAD programs. I would expect the prices of these cards to come down some as their newness wears off and more 3rd party cards become available. Some of the gamers here can comment, but I would expect that you wouldn't see much difference between the two cards unless you are gaming at 4K or higher.

MidgetWarden · Jul 7, 2016

Hi

If I wanted to go for 32g of Ram would this work? I looked at the site but to honest the chipset filter drop down menu on the RAM configuration search engine thing is confusing for me

G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-2800 Memory

Also can you recommend an alternative to the CPU cooler as the CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler (€39.90 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Seems to be out of stock everywhere I look.

Thanks

Bearmann · Jul 7, 2016

That RAM would probably work, but hasn't been tested by g. Skill in the Asus Pro-Gaming MB. These 4 x 8GB 1.25V modules have been tested in your MB:

[Ripjaws V] F4-2800C15Q-32GVR

[Ripjaws V] F4-2800C15Q-32GVRB

It's the same link as previously. There are 3 sections. The top one says Asus. The bottom one says Pro-Gaming.The 16GB modules came out after the 8GB modules, so more testing has been done with the 8 GB. I didn't check the Asus site under support for the Pro Gaming to see what they tested.

This Noctua cooler would be nice:

http://de.pcpartpicker.com/product/wjmLrH/noctua-cpu-cooler-nhu12s

PCPartPicker says it fits, but double check at the www.noctua.at site under the cooler compatibility lists:

http://noctua.at/en/products/cpu-cooler-retail/nh-u12s/comp

g-unit1111 · Jul 7, 2016

If I wanted to go for 32g of Ram would this work? I looked at the site but to honest the chipset filter drop down menu on the RAM configuration search engine thing is confusing for me

For gaming? No need. I would put that money elsewhere - either graphics or PSU. I'm not sure about reusing that PSU, I would probably buy new if I were you, especially if you plan on using a top of the line GPU like a GTX 1070. Though I wouldn't touch any CPU cooler made by Arctic Cooling with a 10 foot pole. What country are you from and where do you plan to buy?

MidgetWarden · Jul 8, 2016

Hi Power supply is still in its box so its never been used.Also The 32 gb ram is mainly for VFX and 3d work, i have 12 now and max that out regularly when doing 3d.

Ireland and shipping from Germany.mindfactory

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