Need help choosing components for 3D Modeling, Rendering, Gaming pc.

00000i

Reputable
Feb 9, 2016
12
0
4,510
First time building a pc from scratch for 3D modeling and rendering (i use Blender) and gaming (Star Citizen) max 1300/1400€ (i'm in italy), need some hints.

Here are some parts i found
-Intel Core i7-5820k 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor
-Noctua NH-D15S Cpu Cooler
-MSI x99A SLI Plus ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard
-Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB(2x8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory
-Western Digital Black Series 1TB 3.5'' 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
-MSI GeForce GTX 1060 6GB Armor OC Video Card
-EVGA SuperNOVA 650W Fully Modular Power Supply
-Corsair Carbide 400C ATX Mid Tower Case


Parts i'm not sure about: Cpu cooler, PSU
Also i'm not sure about what os, i was thinking about Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64-bit
Probably in the future i'll get an SSD (maybe a Samsung 850 EVO)
I already have all the peripherals except a good wireless network adapter, i will also need at least 2 or 3 good case fans.

 
Solution
I would probably pick up an ASUS multi-channel multi-frequency Wireless AC card just for longevity sake. Really you would want to pick a suitable card based on your wireless infrastructure. Currently have my media PC running with a Gigabyte wireless AC module, they do sell it as a PCIe card as well. I'm only going about 10 feet and I should really just run a wire through the attic, and one for the TV. But I also don't want to get another router. My Modem was a bit of a compromise, only two ethernet ports.

Windows 10, despite its problems, is basically going to be your MS option for the foreseeable future. Just had to wrestle with an incompatible install with the anniversary patch, had to murder the old app from the command prompt...

Eximo

Titan
Ambassador
I have seen people use that CPU cooler with x99 chassis before, should be adequate.

For a quad channel board, you should go with 4 memory stick rather then two. 4x4GB or 4x8GB. Get a little bandwidth boost over dual channel.

PSU go for the the B2, G2, or T2 line-up from EVGA. The Supernova aren't quite as nice. Also brands like Superflower, Seasonic, XFX, and the Corsair RMx, HX, TX, AX series to look at.



 

00000i

Reputable
Feb 9, 2016
12
0
4,510
Thank you for the quick response.
I was thinking about getting 2x8gb sticks then other 2 later on, when i'll have more money.
Thanks for the hint on the PSU. I did some more research on the series you listed and i think that i'll go with the Corsair RM650x
 

Eximo

Titan
Ambassador
I would probably pick up an ASUS multi-channel multi-frequency Wireless AC card just for longevity sake. Really you would want to pick a suitable card based on your wireless infrastructure. Currently have my media PC running with a Gigabyte wireless AC module, they do sell it as a PCIe card as well. I'm only going about 10 feet and I should really just run a wire through the attic, and one for the TV. But I also don't want to get another router. My Modem was a bit of a compromise, only two ethernet ports.

Windows 10, despite its problems, is basically going to be your MS option for the foreseeable future. Just had to wrestle with an incompatible install with the anniversary patch, had to murder the old app from the command prompt because I couldn't get explorer to work. (uninstaller wouldn't run, otherwise Windows probably would have uninstalled it and asked me about it later) But you get all the latest like DX12 and other stuff. If you like Apps, there are actually some okay ones from the big names. I know many people that love the live tiles for things like facebook.

Linux is a whole other animal. So many different choices of GUI and basic features, and nearly infinitely expandable with open source goodies. I would have to look up Blender, not much of a 3D artist (I think I last played around in 3DStudio Max before it was an Autodesk product) But if it supports linux you might be well off there. However, Linux pretty much sucks for gaming. Anything you do get working through Wine or Cedega just won't be quite as polished as Windows. And there are various driver difficulties.

Quite case fans, well, depends what you have to spend. On a budget a 4-pack of Cooler Master is what I usually go for. They have adequate airflow, fairly quiet and they last a long time. Noctua would be the top of the mark. I also enjoy a good BitFenix case fan or Corsairs SP and AF series.
 
Solution