Build for 3D rendering questions/concerns

PlasticPeople · Jun 6, 2017

Hi guys,

I made this build that will be used for 3D rendering and modeling only using programs like Sketchup (this one is able to work with single thread only I think I am not sure about the others), artlantis, autocad, vray, illustrator for my GF who is interior designer.
Build:
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 1700
MB: ASUS Prime X370-PRO
GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 6G
PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 750 g2 (650 g2 is about 10e cheaper)
RAM: G.Skill DDR4 32GB 3200-16 Ripjaws V Dual Kit
CPU cooler: stock
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 Black
SSD: Samsung 850 EVO 250GB
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Price: 1375e

My concerns and questions:
1. Is there anything in this build what is overkill/bottleneck in relation to the other components?
2. Is it possible to make a build with Intel (Core i or Xeon) processor which would be same or better than this build?
3. My concern is that Ryzen supports only dual channel RAM. Would quad channel ram with Intel make any significant difference in terms of rendering times? I think also price would be higher.
4. My next concern is AMD ryzen and its software support and stability. In rendering benchmarks Ryzens are shining beating even I7-6900K (I know it is Ryzen 1800X) but idk about support in real world rendering apps and its stability.
5. I am not sure about these programs and their ability to efficiently use multiple cores/threads and GPU for rendering. Wouldn't be better to go with Intel with less cores and more GHZ?

Thanks for your answers and help !

Herc08 · Jun 6, 2017

Well the more cores the better, and right now Ryzen has the leg up. But to answer your questions:

1) Going down to a B350 motherboard will cut down cost. The X370 isn't overkill, because you may want to add to it, but if this is it, then the X370 could be consider overkill.
2) You can certainly use a Extreme intel CPU, but that would drive up costs, and become pointless.
3) Rendering times will be more CPU bound than RAM. RAM will be useful for making changes before you render out your project. In this sense, 32GB should be more than enough. You could go up to 64GB, but I think that would be overkill.
4) Well I haven't used Ryzen to test my Adobe products, but looking at the numbers, I don't think you can go wrong. Linus had a video about using the 1700x for streaming, and it was able to beat out some i7s.
5) More cores is better in this case. I know Adobe uses multiple cores. Not to mention, you can still overclock the Ryzen CPU.

Keep in mind, this is coming from a long time (and still) Intel supporter. I'm upset with this X299 thing, but I believe in Intel. However, I'm a realist, and Ryzen has proven that the last six months is truly about more cores and can actually deliver on it.

Also, if you wanted, you could wait until Threadripper and get that (18c/36t) instead. Or get the Ryzen now, and buy it later, because guess what? You don't need another board to support high class Ryzen chips.

PlasticPeople · Jun 6, 2017

Herc08 :

Well the more cores the better, and right now Ryzen has the leg up. But to answer your questions:

1) Going down to a B350 motherboard will cut down cost. The X370 isn't overkill, because you may want to add to it, but if this is it, then the X370 could be consider overkill.
2) You can certainly use a Extreme intel CPU, but that would drive up costs, and become pointless.
3) Rendering times will be more CPU bound than RAM. RAM will be useful for making changes before you render out your project. In this sense, 32GB should be more than enough. You could go up to 64GB, but I think that would be overkill.
4) Well I haven't used Ryzen to test my Adobe products, but looking at the numbers, I don't think you can go wrong. Linus had a video about using the 1700x for streaming, and it was able to beat out some i7s.
5) More cores is better in this case. I know Adobe uses multiple cores. Not to mention, you can still overclock the Ryzen CPU.

Keep in mind, this is coming from a long time (and still) Intel supporter. I'm upset with this X299 thing, but I believe in Intel. However, I'm a realist, and Ryzen has proven that the last six months is truly about more cores and can actually deliver on it.

Also, if you wanted, you could wait until Threadripper and get that (18c/36t) instead. Or get the Ryzen now, and buy it later, because guess what? You don't need another board to support high class Ryzen chips.

Thank you for quick and helpful answer. I would consider B350 mobo, it could cut down costs pretty nice. I am not AMD fan nor Intel I just want best bang for bucks. What about GPU? is it ok?

Herc08 · Jun 6, 2017

Yes that GTX 1060 is good enough. Most of the work will be done on the CPU, unless you specify the it to use the GPU. I believe Adobe uses CUDA cores, so the GTX will be better in this case...however with all that RAM and CPU, no need to do that, but it could be use as a supplementary device.

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