$3000 Budget for 3D Modeling

[logan77]

I am upgrading my old computer and looking for something with am bit more "umph" than my AMD athlon II x4.

Approximate Purchase Date: This Week

Budget Range:$3000

System Usage from Most to Least Important: 3D Modeling (sketchup), HD Videos, Web Browsing

Parts Not Required: Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg

Country: Canada

Parts Preferences: Intel Processor, Asus MOBO, Nvidia GPU

Overclocking: Yes

SLI or Crossfire: Maybe

Monitor Resolution: 2*1920x1080

Additional Comments: The Quieter the better, I like the HAF series of cases

Thanks,
Logan77

 

[tsnor]

That's a HUGE budget. Suggest you find the most difficult piece of software you run, maybe the 3D Modeling (sketchup), and see what the dream system is to run it.

IF your budget was only 1000-1500 people would be pointing you to i5-2500 builds with two disks in raid 0 and a video card known to accelerate your 3D software. (And getting you an external drive as a backup solution in case a system drive fails). But for $3000.... maybe a server build with redundant power and cooling, ECC memory, etc.

 

[Tavo_Nova]

If you use any other programs where a pro gpu is used do so tell us because those change a huge part of your budget.

but for now I do say Intel i7 2600k for a cpu and the best z68 asus mobo (if your getting in a few weeks how about IVY for that kind of work you need the extra juice you can get)

 

[photonboy]

You need to start with the video card.
I see no indication of software that would benefit from any particular video card such as CUDA, OpenCL, DirectCompute support.

Unless you are planning to play video games you should either use the integrated graphics or an HD6450 1GB fanless card ($40). I mention the HD6450 because it can support two monitors (DVI->DVI and HDMI->DVI. *Note the HDMI->DVI is just for the DVI video, not audio so it's the same as a regular DVI output).

My advice would be to spend roughly $1000 on an Ivy Bridge motherboard and CPU.

I'll help more if you can confirm the video card requirements etc.

 

[photonboy]

8-bit vs 10-bit:
10-bit color is "better" than 8-bit, however you need a 10-bit monitor and a 10-bit graphics card such as a Quadro (and software which works in 10-bit).

If you don't have a 10-bit monitor and aren't buying one soon just ignore this.

 

[logan77]

Ok thanks, Il wait 'til the ivy bridge cpus come to decide.

 

[BuBzXXL]

Whats the difference in 10-Bit and 8-Bit?

 

[serialkiller]

as you are not going to game you need to take look at nvidia quadro.

also your budget is kinda hot compared to what your looking for.

but still none budget is less for mans greed . hehe


intel i7 3930k

asus p9x79 ws

corsair dominator gt 4x4 gb 1600mhz

noctua nh d-14

pny quadro 4000

pc power and cooling silencer mkii 750w 80+ silver

crucial m4 128 gb ssd

wd carvier black 1tb x2 in raid 1 for work files

seagate baracuda 3tb 7200rpm hdd

lg 12x blue ray burner




i didnt posted any cases as it is total personal preference.

but while choosing make sure that it support e-atx or xl-atx

preference

cm haf x

cm storm trooper

cm cosmos ii

corsair 800d

and lots more


hope this would help