Looking to build - $5000 budget

ElSuave

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Hi, I'm looking to put together a new system, and am seeking some expert advice regarding components. I have a budget of about $5000 including monitors. My main concern is speed with relation to 3D rendering. I'm an architectural designer, and I create a lot of large 3D models for my clients. So, I need a machine that will allow me to work faster, and not even flinch when I try to multitask or rendering high-quality models.

Here is what I would love some input on:

1. Processor
2. Motherboard
3. RAM (type, I already know I want about 32 GB)
4. Video card
5. Best power supply to run it all

What I don't know, is which components work best with which other components. For example, can I use that video card with that motherboard? Can I bridge two video cards with that motherboard?

Many thanks in advance for your input :)
 

th3_ory

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Intel Core i7-3930K 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor
Asus Sabertooth X79 ATX LGA2011 Motherboard
SeaSonic Platinum 1000W 80 PLUS Platinum Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply
GTX TITAN HOOOOOLY SHIIIITT
Corsair H100 92.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
Get an SSD
Get some 32 gb ram

And you can put 2 gpu in this mobo
 

ARKSoft

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($1015.35 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Xigmatek Dark Knight II SD1283 Night Hawk Edition 89.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Cooling MX-2 4g Thermal Paste ($4.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock X79 Extreme11 EATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($595.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Mushkin Redline 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($179.09 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: OCZ Agility 3 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 560 Ti 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($278.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 560 Ti 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($278.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master HAF X ATX Full Tower Case ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec TruePower Quattro 1200W 80 PLUS Silver Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($226.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Lite-On IHBS312-98 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($85.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus VH236H 23.0" Monitor ($157.58 @ Newegg)
Total: $3253.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-10 22:23 EDT-0400)

This machine would do all off that and a ton more.
 
Your best bet to get informed advice would be a forum dedicated to the particular software you will be using.

With your budget, you can buy the top of everything, and have some left over.

I might start with looking for the monitor/s that you want.