Need 3D workstation PC

Hi all,

Budget:
I'm willing to spend extra for lack of headaches. Max budget around $3600.

Expectations:
Fast rendering, being able to open several programs simultaneously (see below) without significant slow-down.

Usage:
Primarily for 3D work - modeling in Zbrush, texturing in Mari, Rendering using Maya, comping in NUKE. Also asset creation using Allegorithmic's suite of programs (Substance Painter, designer), real-time rendering in Marmoset, Unreal etc.

Gaming is not a priority, just a nice bonus. Previous GPU was a 1070 GTX which was good for real-time work.   

Special Needs:
Good amount of storage space as these files can be pretty huge.

Saved Ticket #: 2158268

Specifications:
Chassis
Chassis Model: Digital Storm Slade PRO

Core Components
Processor: Intel Core i9-9900K (5.0 GHz Turbo) (16-Thread) (8-Core) 3.6 GHz
Motherboard: ASUS Prime Z390-P (Intel Z390 Chipset) (Up to 2x PCI-E Devices) (No SLI Support)
System Memory: 64GB DDR4 3200MHz Digital Storm Performance Series
Power Supply: 750W Corsair RM750x (Fully Modular)

Storage / Connectivity
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD M.2 (250GB Samsung 970 EVO) (NVM Express)
Storage Set 2: 1x SSD (1TB Samsung 860 EVO)
Internet Access: Wireless PCI-E ASUS PCE-AC56 (Supports 802.11ac)

Graphics / Multimedia
Graphics Card(s): 1x GeForce RTX 2070 8GB (VR Ready)
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio

Digital Storm Engineering
Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Digital Storm Vortex 240mm Liquid CPU Cooler (Fully Sealed + No Maintenance)
Cable Management: Premium Cable Management (Strategically Routed & Organized for Airflow)
Chassis Fans: Standard Factory Chassis Fans

Digital Storm TwisterBoost Technology
Boost Processor: Stage 1: Overclock CPU - Up to 4.7GHz on All CPU Cores

Appreciate any advice here.

Edited by QiMachine - 20 Dec 2018 at 3:31pm

Well, I just have to give you a heads up. the 860 EVO is very pricy here just now. If you could order and install that on your own, you'd save enough to get a better motherboard, and a Corsair AIO cooler that would give you a 5 year warranty if you ever need one.

My preferred mobo is the MSI Gaming Pro Carbon. Just better in every way, and easier by far to deal with than Asus if the need arises. This warranty stuff comes up because the DS warranty is one year on parts. Name brand parts often have their own much longer coverage. Often the DS stress testing and the one year "shake down cruise" you get under full warranty from DS results in parts that just won't go down, but you should be ready to deal with a quality part maker if one does.

Everything else seems to set you up with a terrific number cruncher for what you do! BTW, the 860 EVO is on sale just now on Amazon for $147.

Hope it helps.

Almost forgot, the Corsair H 100i (240mm) would probably be a better fit in your case.

Edited by Cretae - 21 Dec 2018 at 4:23am

My pleasure.

Originally posted by QiMachine Originally posted by Snaike The Smart Guys® will be along shortly to help out.. but I'll ask first, What's your monitor resolution? I have a 4k monitor. Originally posted by Cretae Well, I just have to give you a heads up. the 860 EVO is very pricy here just now. If you could order and install that on your own, you'd save enough to get a better motherboard, and a Corsair AIO cooler that would give you a 5 year warranty if you ever need one. My preferred mobo is the MSI Gaming Pro Carbon. Just better in every way, and easier by far to deal with than Asus if the need arises. This warranty stuff comes up because the DS warranty is one year on parts. Name brand parts often have their own much longer coverage. Often the DS stress testing and the one year "shake down cruise" you get under full warranty from DS results in parts that just won't go down, but you should be ready to deal with a quality part maker if one does. Everything else seems to set you up with a terrific number cruncher for what you do! BTW, the 860 EVO is on sale just now on Amazon for $147. Hope it helps. Almost forgot, the Corsair H 100i (240mm) would probably be a better fit in your case. Awesome, that helps a lot. Thank you so much!

SSDs have come way down in price lately