Two different build paths, which one is better?

[eddyb95]

Hello all,

I have come to the point in my computing life where I need a new computer. However this computer is very different to the computers I normally have (gaming computers) as this one needs to be a dedicated CAD station.
I have done some research on this and have gathered two different build paths, I would like some opinions on the two to help me determine which one would be better for me.

Opinion 1;
Case
Send In Your Own Case
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™i7 Quad Core Processor i7-6700 (3.4GHz) 8MB Cache
Motherboard
ASUS® Z170 WS - ATX, USB 3.0, SATA 6 GB/s, Server Grade Design
Memory (RAM)
32GB HyperX SAVAGE DDR4 3000MHz (4 x 8GB Kit)
Graphics Card
PNY QUADRO K1200 - 4GB GDDR5, 512 CUDA Cores - 4 x mDP
1st Hard Disk
240GB HyperX SAVAGE 2.5" SSD, SATA 6 Gb/s (upto 560MB/sR | 530MB/sW)
2nd Hard Disk
2TB SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 7200RPM, 64MB CACHE
1st DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
24x DUAL LAYER DVD WRITER ±R/±RW/RAM
Power Supply
CORSAIR 650W CS SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET (£79)
Processor Cooling
CoolerMaster Hyper 212 EVO (120mm) Fan CPU Cooler (£29)
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Sound Card
ONBOARD 8 CHANNEL (7.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Wireless/Wired Networking
2 x ONBOARD 10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORTS
USB Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 4 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Operating System
Genuine Windows 10 Professional 64 Bit - inc DVD & Licence (£119)
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft® Office® 365
Anti-Virus
BullGuard™ Internet Security - Free 90 Day License inc. Gamer Mode
Browser
Google Chrome™
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour) (£5)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 10 to 12 working days
Quantity
1

Price: £1,609.00 including VAT and delivery.


Opinion 2;
CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor (£288.29 @ More Computers)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£26.99 @ Novatech)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170XP-SLI ATX LGA1151 Motherboard (£102.98 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory (£71.92 @ More Computers)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£70.99 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£99.99 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card (£249.86 @ More Computers)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case (£52.50 @ CCL Computers)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply (£99.98 @ Novatech)
Total: £1063.50
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-24 14:01 BST+0100


The computer will be used for CAD Drawings of very complex and large buildings and also for modelling/rendering and animation in 3DS Max.

Any advice about the two builds would very helpful.

Thank you very much.

 

[IceMyth]

Hi,

I think the 2nd build is better(Honestly much easier to read) for the CPU & PSU. But:
1- Why dont get 32GB RAM 3200Mhz instead of 16GB?
2- Did you consider that you might need RAID for the the 2TB HD so in case it crashes you will have a copy.
3- Also why dont you get more 320GB+ SSD instead of 240GB as these tools require alot of space.

In this video someone did a build for something like what you want to do, check it and you dont need to get all parts but he explains everything you will need and why!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rkZTTRdiWA
Regards,