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I'm doing a new build for a workstation that will get a lot of use doing 3D modelling and rendering. I've picked the i7-8700K and Z370 chipset. (I thought of Skylake-X or Threadripper. But I think it's better to wait for their successors, then maybe upgrade and repurpose this build.)
I'd appreciate some MB recommendations. Here are the key components I need to support:
I've already got the 1080ti's, well on the way at least. (Nvidia Founders Edition. Took 3 months to get 'em, and there's a whole story about that.) I will probably use the integrated graphs for display despite having the awesome 1080ti's. That lets the GPU's have more memory for Iray rendering.
I might try moderate, not too aggressive, overclocking. One main configuration concern for me is the way the MB supports PCIe lanes for the M.2 SSDs. It should support 2 of them in x4 mode using lanes provided by the chipset. The 16 cpu lanes provided by the i7-8700K should go to the two 1080ti's as x8/x8.
At least by habit, I've tended to use Asus MB's for desktop builds, and Supermicro for servers. But I would be open to recommendations for other reliable brands supporting the above.
I really appreciate hearing your recommendations.
I'd appreciate some MB recommendations. Here are the key components I need to support:
■ 2 GeForce 1080ti's in two PCIe x16 slots running at x8/x8. Don't need SLI.
■ 2 M.2 SSD's running PCIe 3.0 x4 (one for the OS, one for active projects and frequently used assets)
■ 1 SATA HDD
■ Onboard ethernet. Don't need wireless.
I've already got the 1080ti's, well on the way at least. (Nvidia Founders Edition. Took 3 months to get 'em, and there's a whole story about that.) I will probably use the integrated graphs for display despite having the awesome 1080ti's. That lets the GPU's have more memory for Iray rendering.
I might try moderate, not too aggressive, overclocking. One main configuration concern for me is the way the MB supports PCIe lanes for the M.2 SSDs. It should support 2 of them in x4 mode using lanes provided by the chipset. The 16 cpu lanes provided by the i7-8700K should go to the two 1080ti's as x8/x8.
At least by habit, I've tended to use Asus MB's for desktop builds, and Supermicro for servers. But I would be open to recommendations for other reliable brands supporting the above.
I really appreciate hearing your recommendations.
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