First Time Build for 3d Modelling - advice/opinions

[SushiTree351]

Hi I'm looking for advice on my build, this is my first foray into PC building so, I'm eager for feedback. I'm going to be chiefly using this computer with Blender and possibly also gaming (although to a lesser extent). I would like your opinion on whether this build will be able to run blender smoothly when working with scenes containing multiple people as well as it's rendering capability. I'm fairly happy with the current price and don't particularly want to increase it unless there's significant gain in doing so, although I am considering adding a second GPU at a later date.

PCPartPicker part list: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/qyTNgL
Price breakdown by merchant: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/qyTNgL/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-6800K 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor ($558.00 @ Shopping Express)
CPU Cooler: Thermaltake Water 3.0 Riing RGB 240 40.6 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($199.00 @ Centre Com)
Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX X99 GAMING ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($499.00 @ Umart)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LED 64GB (4 x 16GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($599.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Storage: Samsung 850 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($163.00 @ Shopping Express)
Storage: Seagate FireCuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($156.00 @ IJK)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card ($669.00 @ Shopping Express)
Case: Thermaltake Core V71 ATX Full Tower Case ($225.00 @ Umart)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 G2 1300W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($367.00 @ Skycomp Technology)
Optical Drive: Pioneer BDR-209DBK Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($84.00 @ Shopping Express)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home Full - USB 32/64-bit
Software: Microsoft Office Home and Student 2016 Software
Monitor: ViewSonic VX2770Smh-LED 27.0" Monitor
Keyboard: Logitech G810 Orion Spectrum RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard ($195.00 @ Shopping Express)
Speakers: Logitech Z200 0W 2ch Speakers
Total: $3714.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-23 15:58 AEDT+1100

 

[CTurbo]

Well it's a solid build. A few nitpicks that stand out would be the way overpriced water cooler and 1300w psu. I would actually probably spend less on the case and motherboard too. You especially don't need a 1300w psu though even with another 1070.

 

[CTurbo]

I actually cut out almost $600. You could spend that extra money of faster storage, or a GTX1080, or just save it. That 1000w psu for $199 is a steal of a deal.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6800K 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor ($558.00 @ Shopping Express)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3 67.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($109.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: Asus X99-A II ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($425.00 @ IJK)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LED 64GB (4 x 16GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($569.00 @ Umart)
Storage: Samsung 850 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($163.00 @ Shopping Express)
Storage: Seagate FireCuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($156.00 @ IJK)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Windforce OC Video Card ($599.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($139.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 1000W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($199.00 @ PLE Computers)
Optical Drive: Pioneer BDR-209DBK Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($84.00 @ Shopping Express)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home Full - USB 32/64-bit
Software: Microsoft Office Home and Student 2016 Software
Monitor: ViewSonic VX2770Smh-LED 27.0" Monitor
Keyboard: Logitech G810 Orion Spectrum RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard ($195.00 @ Shopping Express)
Speakers: Logitech Z200 0W 2ch Speakers
Total: $3196.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-23 17:01 AEDT+1100