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Need opinions on new build - cpu gpu raid

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  • Benchmark
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  • Performance
  • Video Editing
  • after effects
  • New Build
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October 15, 2014 12:57:33 AM

Hi all,
I'd love to get some advice on my new build, right now I am considering 2 different configurations.

My work load is:
75% AE (100's of layers with a ton of effects) 1080p-50% of the time 4k-30%, sizes up to 7k-20%
Priority is RAM preview speed and timeline responsiveness over render speed.
12.5% 3D rendering (C4D, Vray and Vray RT)
12.5% Unity 3D (which I basically end up using as a real time render with scripted interactions)
And, of course, PS and AI and AME all the time.
Also a huge gamer(would love to be able to run 4k at high settings)

BUILD 1
CPU: 2x Xeon 2687W v2
MOBO: GA-7PESH3
RAM: Crucial 256GB (8 x 32GB) ValueRAM

BUILD 2
CPU: i7-5960X (OC to 4.5)
MOBO: ASUS Rampage V Extreme
RAM: 64gb (8 x 8GB) DDR4

Same for both builds
3x GTX980

3x 1TB Samsung 850 Pro Series SSD
C: OS + APPS
D: User folder, Games, Database
Z: Disk Cache

F: MEDIA/PROJECTS
LSI MegaRAID SAS 9265-8i (8-port, 6 Gb/s, 1GB DDR3, PCIe x8)
Raid 5
6x 4TB Seagate Constellation SAS 6 Gb/s, 7200 RPM, 128MB cache

My current impression is:
Build 1 will be only be slightly better for AE
Build 1 will be way better at 3D rendering
Build 1 will be at least 6k more
Build 2 will be better at gaming

I'd really love feedback on all of the above.
Build 1 is my top price and I am trying to weight the saving vs performance if I were to go with Build 2.

THANKS!

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October 17, 2014 12:49:40 PM

This would be the most overkill on a workstation I'd go:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E5-2650 V3 2.3GHz 10-Core Processor ($1199.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock X99 WS EATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($310.13 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($599.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($425.44 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($425.44 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($425.44 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate 4TB 3.5" 5900RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($169.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate 4TB 3.5" 5900RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($169.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PNY Quadro 6000 6GB Video Card ($1109.25 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($119.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $5130.63
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-17 15:49 EDT-0400
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