workstation configuration for 3ds max,vray,sketchup,photoshop

[suganyasridhar]

Hi,

i am an architect and work mainly with 3ds max,v-ray and photoshop.i want to built a workstation for a price range of around $1800(excluding monitor,keyboard or mouse price).

right now i am considering the following configuration:

 

1.processor: intel core i7-4790k 1600mhz processor

2.graphics card: Asus GTX970 4GBDDR5II OC Strix Edition

3.SanDisk Extreme PRO 240GB SSD

4.RAM- Corsair vengeance 16GB (2x8GB)DDR3

5.motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97M-D3H Intel Z97 Chipset

6.case:cooler master mastercase5 MCX-0005-KKN000 CPU Cabinet

7.power unit: Crosair CP-9020098-UK VS Series VS650 650Watt Power Supply Unit.

 

I don't know much about workstation configuration but the above mentioned configuration was provided by friend who is currently using the same.

 

But is it better to go for i7-5820k or anyother 6 core processor.if so what are the other part configuration which would support that processor

 

It would be of great help if you could suggest a best configuration for the above mentioned softwares and around the price range of $1800.

Thank you

[Nikolaos M]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($369.99 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U14S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($69.89 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: Asus X99-A/USB 3.1 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($244.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($169.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Crucial MX200 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($138.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($63.25 @ Amazon)

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($309.99 @ NCIX US)

Case: Corsair Carbide 400C ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Micro Center)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 650W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ NCIX US)

Total: $1532.07

 

These are US prices. If you buy elsewhere, then of course prices would be different.

[suganyasridhar]

Hi nikolaos thank you for the help and for replying so early.

[suganyasridhar]

Is it better to go for i7 5930k instead of i7 5820k ,though it will increase the price i can afford it if it's a better option and if so can the same cpu cooler and other parts you suggested be used with i7 5930k.

Once again thanks a lot for your suggestions

[Nikolaos M]

Hi nikolaos thank you for the help and for replying so early.

 

You're welcome. I happened to be online when you posted.

 

As for the 5930K, no, it's not worth it in my opinion. It offers 12 pcie lanes more, that wont be of any particular importance in your case.

 

You can overclock the 5820K and get the same performance with the 5930K, or even better. Your budget is enough for a good AIO cooler that would perform better if you decide to try out overclocking. If not, stay with the Noctua. It would be more than enough for stock speeds and even a slight oc.

[suganyasridhar]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($369.99 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U14S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($69.89 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: Asus X99-A/USB 3.1 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($244.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($169.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Crucial MX200 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($138.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($63.25 @ Amazon)

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($309.99 @ NCIX US)

Case: Corsair Carbide 400C ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Micro Center)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 650W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ NCIX US)

Total: $1532.07

 

These are US prices. If you buy elsewhere, then of course prices would be different.

 

thanks for clarifying the doubt about i7 5820k vs i7 5930k.can u suggest me a good AIO cooler for the configuration that you have provided? i am sorry that i seem to be asking too many doubts regarding building workstation.

[suganyasridhar]

Any AIO that u can suggest for the configuration you have given?

Thank you for providing help with configuration and clearing my doubt abt 5930k vs 5820k.

[joelmcwilliam]

Hi Suganya,

 

you might look at corsair liquid cpu coolers. Go to their site and see what is to your liking. If you want silence look at corsair silent fans. They are pretty too.

 

If you want to see if the cooler fits go to the site of the manufacturer of the case and look at the specs of the case. The info must be there.

[Nikolaos M]

Any AIO that u can suggest for the configuration you have given?

Thank you for providing help with configuration and clearing my doubt abt 5930k vs 5820k.

 

Sorry for the delay. The best two options imo right now in AIO are the Corsair H110GTX and the NZXT X61 Kraken. They are similar in cooling performance, but I personally went for the X61 for various reasons (the most important was noise levels). With a cooler like that you could highly oc your processor and have impressive single-(multi-)threaded performance. Keep in mind that with this particular chassis (Corsair 400C) you should better install an AIO like that (280mm rad) in the front part of the case. Putting two extra fans on the other side in a push-pull configuration could result in much better temps.