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Hello!
Looking for a little help on an upcoming workstation build I'm putting together for 3D animation/rendering (mostly GPU based with Octane render), and visual FX work.
I'm having trouble figuring out a case that I would be able to house 4x 980TI Hybrid GPU's (with the AIO cooler), as well as a CPU AIO cooler. I'm looking for suggestions on a big case that'll have room for all the radiators & how to optimize airflow. The main challenge is the hose length of the GPU coolers which are only 14-15", and probably less once installed and directed where they need to go.
Here's my list so far for my build:
Motherboard: Asus X99-E WS
CPU: Leaning toward i7 6900k. May try and save some $$ and go for the 5930k or newer 6850x, though the 6950x 10 core is definitely tempting.
CPU cooler: Corsair H100i
RAM: Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (8 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory
GPU: 4x 980ti Hybrid
Storage: 500GB 850evo (possibly m.2 950pro 512 if I could fit it with 4x GPUs?)
Western Digital Black 6TB 3.5" 7200RPM
Power: EVGA SuperNOVA 1600w
Case: Open to Suggestions! So far I've been looking into the Thermaltake x9 which seems like it might work... I originally was thinking of getting the Corsair 900D since it's so huge, BUT it looks like the hoses for the GPU radiators wont reach the front or top of the case.
I'm really not experienced with building PC's, so I'm trying to avoid doing a full on custom water loop if I can. Plus, I've seen the 980ti's with the hybrid cooling kit going for $549 which is pretty much the same price as most of the air cooled cards, so it seems like a good bang for the buck if I can fit all the radiators.
I saw this build which is pretty close to what I want to do, but they removed most of the drive cages in the front to make room for the radiators leaving them using only SSD's which isn't ideal...
http://www.fuchsundvogel.de/blog/2016-03-24-building-our-gpu-workstation
Would love if you guys could help me out with some suggestions, and a general look over the list to point out any possible compatibility issues. Budgets coming in a little under ~5k, but this is going to be my main workstation for remote freelance work, so I just want something reliable and fast.
Should be a beast once I figure out how to make it all work!
Thanks everyone!!
Looking for a little help on an upcoming workstation build I'm putting together for 3D animation/rendering (mostly GPU based with Octane render), and visual FX work.
I'm having trouble figuring out a case that I would be able to house 4x 980TI Hybrid GPU's (with the AIO cooler), as well as a CPU AIO cooler. I'm looking for suggestions on a big case that'll have room for all the radiators & how to optimize airflow. The main challenge is the hose length of the GPU coolers which are only 14-15", and probably less once installed and directed where they need to go.
Here's my list so far for my build:
Motherboard: Asus X99-E WS
CPU: Leaning toward i7 6900k. May try and save some $$ and go for the 5930k or newer 6850x, though the 6950x 10 core is definitely tempting.
CPU cooler: Corsair H100i
RAM: Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (8 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory
GPU: 4x 980ti Hybrid
Storage: 500GB 850evo (possibly m.2 950pro 512 if I could fit it with 4x GPUs?)
Western Digital Black 6TB 3.5" 7200RPM
Power: EVGA SuperNOVA 1600w
Case: Open to Suggestions! So far I've been looking into the Thermaltake x9 which seems like it might work... I originally was thinking of getting the Corsair 900D since it's so huge, BUT it looks like the hoses for the GPU radiators wont reach the front or top of the case.
I'm really not experienced with building PC's, so I'm trying to avoid doing a full on custom water loop if I can. Plus, I've seen the 980ti's with the hybrid cooling kit going for $549 which is pretty much the same price as most of the air cooled cards, so it seems like a good bang for the buck if I can fit all the radiators.
I saw this build which is pretty close to what I want to do, but they removed most of the drive cages in the front to make room for the radiators leaving them using only SSD's which isn't ideal...
http://www.fuchsundvogel.de/blog/2016-03-24-building-our-gpu-workstation
Would love if you guys could help me out with some suggestions, and a general look over the list to point out any possible compatibility issues. Budgets coming in a little under ~5k, but this is going to be my main workstation for remote freelance work, so I just want something reliable and fast.
Should be a beast once I figure out how to make it all work!
Thanks everyone!!
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