New PC Build for 3D Creation & Rendering

[pcforumguy]

Hi Guys,

As conclusion of the (most of) suggestions / opinions posted here, I am now concentrating on i7 2600k for sure; But it's still hurting my wallet guys.

ico suggest -

Intel i7-2600K
Asus P8Z68-V Gen 3

Actually, P8Z68 V/GEN3 has received very good reviews on various Neutral and Genuine sites. It is ready for next gen Ivy Bridge with PCIe 3.0 and very stable & solid for OC. But it's 13 to 14k on various sites.

Meanwhile I have found two similar mobo to P8Z68 V/GEN3 from Gigabyte's stable -

• GA-Z68XP-UD3 GIGABYTE - Motherboard - Socket 1155 - GA-Z68XP-UD3 (rev. 1.3)

• GA-Z68XP-UD3R GIGABYTE - Motherboard - Socket 1155 - GA-Z68XP-UD3R (rev. 1.3)

And these two mobo's priced 10.5 to 12k on various sites.

What you think about them?

[whitestar_999]

practical benefit of having pci-e 3.0 currently is same as running a 7200rpm conventional hard disk on a sata 3 port or in other words zero.more so for someone not planning on buying a Rs.35000 & above card for playing games after 1-1.5 years.

[pcforumguy]

practical benefit of having pci-e 3.0 currently is same as running a 7200rpm conventional hard disk on a sata 3 port or in other words zero.more so for someone not planning on buying a Rs.35000 & above card for playing games after 1-1.5 years.

So, do you think it's not a worth to invest in a mobo which is compatible for Ivy Bridge? Should I go for mobo that have good OC compatibility but not in exchange of extra price? Like you already suggested - GIGABYTE Z68AP-D3, Biostar TZ68K+ , ASUS P8Z68-M PRO or any other?

[sumonpathak]

^^he means the pci 3.0 gimmick is over hyped...and should not be given much attention..

[whitestar_999]

ivy-bridge is compatible with socket 1155.it is pci-e which is not worth the premium.also as it has already been discussed getting an i7 2600k is meant only to get at least 4-5 yrs out of it with its overclocking capabilities after 2-3 yrs if it feels slow(not even sure if it will happen).by the time you eventually feel an overclocked i7 2600k slow ivy bridge will be long gone & 8/12 core processors will be the norm.

[pcforumguy]

Ok !

I think I have figure out (....haha der aaye durust aaye) that I can't spend more than 12k on mobo due to compact budget of 60k ().

Which mobo should I buy then for i7 2600k?

I have few in mind though -

• Asus P8Z68 M-PRO

• Asus P8Z68-V LE

• Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3

• Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3R

What you think? Any other mobo ?

[whitestar_999]

wait for comments from experienced members like ico regarding z68 boards.i can search for reviews & can tell you that after sales support of gigabyte is much better than asus but asus mobos usually have higher quality.

[ico]

I chose Asus because it has the best UEFI implementation. Both Gigabyte and Asus are solid companies though.

Where do you live? If you are in Kolkata/West Bengal, don't go for Asus. Otherwise you can.

Go with Asus P8Z68-V like I suggested before. If you find the Gen 3 version, it's fine as well.

[$$Lionking$$]

ico is right... 2600k is the right choice..!!

u cud also look into this option...
Gigabyte X79-UD3 + Core i7 3820(limited OC to 4.625GHz) it is for same price...

also use lots of ram and go for an ssd/hdd raid/ramdisk it really helps a lot in rendering systems....

[pcforumguy]

Where do you live? If you are in Kolkata/West Bengal, don't go for Asus. Otherwise you can.

Go with Asus P8Z68-V like I suggested before. If you find the Gen 3 version, it's fine as well.

I am from Nashik.......200km or 3Hours from Mumbai and Pune...... it's a Metro but not big as Mumbai/Pune.

Let me get straight it's Asus P8Z68-V / V-GEN3 right?
OR it's Asus P8Z68-V LE?
As earlier say I am tight on budget here.....only 11-12k max for mobo..... and Asus P8Z68-V / V-PRO / V-GEN3 are above 14k.
But both Gigabyte I have mentioned earlier......Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3 / Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3R..... are in my range.
What can be done?

u cud also look into this option...
Gigabyte X79-UD3 + Core i7 3820(limited OC to 4.625GHz) it is for same price...

I not sure but I think it will be over-budget. (only 60k )


Thanks !

[ico]

Either Asus P8Z68-V or Asus P8Z68-V Gen 3.

LE version is a microATX board, I won't suggest it.

[pcforumguy]

LE version is a microATX board, I won't suggest it.

It's not microATX Board as per this specs here -
ASUS - Motherboards- ASUS P8Z68-V LE

So, it's not microATX and also it has similar feature like M-PRO (which is microATX board) plus it has some additional features then it is suggested under 11k for i7 2600k?
http://www.asus.com/Compare/

And what about this one - MSI Z68A-GD55 (G3) http://www.msi.com/product/mb/Z68A-GD55--G3-.html

[pcforumguy]

Hey Guys,
Still waiting for reply........

[whitestar_999]

what's the problem then?asus has better build quality & features & unless you are in kolkata/bengal(or maybe mumbai)after sales support of asus is acceptable.if you are concerned about asus after sales support or just don't want to take chance then buy gigabyte with msi being last option.

[pcforumguy]

Hey Guys,

It's been a long time from my last post here but that's the way it is.
Finally it's in hand! I have got the delivery of the last component and will build new rig with my own hand (first time) within next 2-3 days.
BTW here is the config and rounded-up prices with the dealers (including octroi on some components) -


Hushhh... I have made it in my budget after all the mind (or money ) games with 2-3 local dealers.

!!! Thanks to all TDF members for helping me out !!!

[pcforumguy]

You can see my new rig here -
http://www.thinkdigit.com/forum/show...-show-off.html

[godofwar]

Did you try rendering any stuff in Vray.? I am planning a raid on the i7 2600k.! How long does it take for eg. a 1280*720 frame to render.? Any idea.?

[pcforumguy]

Did you try rendering any stuff in Vray.? I am planning a raid on the i7 2600k.! How long does it take for eg. a 1280*720 frame to render.? Any idea.?

It's not fully operational yet. But within 2-3 days I will get an exact answer you have and me too.
so stay tuned !

BTW, I don't know how much experience you have but it's really depend on various aspects i.e. poly count, reflection, refraction, texture resolution, (most importantly) subdivisions etc.

[godofwar]

It's not fully operational yet. But within 2-3 days I will get an exact answer you have and me too.
so stay tuned !

BTW, I don't know how much experience you have but it's really depend on various aspects i.e. poly count, reflection, refraction, texture resolution, (most importantly) subdivisions etc.

Thanks for the reply. Do let me know about the rendering time when its done.!

I dont have any experience in Vray I am a 'beginner' in Vray as some would call it.! I am still learning Vray the mindblowing results that it produces.!
Really keen on learning it and develop some eye catching stuff.!

[godofwar]

Well did you try rendering anything? Any problems.?

[mahi singh]

Hi Guys,
It's my first ever thread on thinkdigit (which is very informative as well as helpful thread) and hope will be posting frequently....! As a newbie plz forgive me if I not get anything right or putting it in right words.

So, without wasting time....which I am doing right now....here is my questionnaire -

1. What is the purpose of the computer? What all applications and games are you going to run? (Stupid answers like 'gaming' or 'office work' will not work. Be exact. Which games? Which applications? Avoid the word 'et cetera.')
Ans: Will use this PC for -
3D Creation apps like 3D Max, Maya, Cinema4D etc.
3D Rendering apps like V-Ray, FryRender, Maxwell etc.
Photoshop
Games...rarely, but yes....NFS Carbon, EOE, Hitman 3/4/5 something like that


2. What is your overall budget? If you can extend a bit for a more balanced configuration, then mention this too.
Ans: Around 55-60k including Taxes...but not over 60k.


3. Planning to overclock?
Ans: If it's going to help in 3D Rendering then yes. (can anyone explain a bit on this subject, OC helpful or not?)


4. Which Operating System are you planning to use?
Ans: Windows 7/8 and Linux Mint 12 (Gnome3) as dual boot PC.


5. How much hard drive space is needed?
Ans:1] Single 1TB or 500GB+500GB ...... I have read somewhere, it's good idea to use two different solid drives to speed up operations during 3D Creation.


6. Do you want to buy a monitor? If yes, please mention which screen size and resolution do you want. If you already have a monitor and want to reuse it, again mention the size and resolution of monitor you have.
Ans:Yes, want to buy new monitor about 20-22'' LED


7. Which components you DON'T want to buy or which components you already have and plan on reusing?
Ans:Maybe Speakers & UPS I will retain to myself.


8. When are you planning to buy the system?
Ans: Within 1-2 weeks. To be exact before 10 March 2012.......this date may change if any news on Finance Minister of India announce tax cutoff on PC parts....


9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
Ans:Assembler....But I will watch pretty closely so I will do myself next time


10. Where do you live? Are you buying locally? Are you open to buying stuff from online shops if you don't get locally?
Ans: I live in Nashik, Maharashtra - 200Km from Mumbai/Pune.
Buying locally .... Yes, just to avoid any after sale services problem.
Online shopping .... Yes, if their is no other option. I can go to Mumbai/Pune if required (just mention exact address of the shop).



11. Anything else which you would like to say?
Ans: My current rig is - P4 3Ghz/Intel 915GAV/512MB RAM/No GPU/80GB SATA/CD-DVD Combo/2.1 Speakers etc........basically a STONE AGED PC which is with me for last uhh....5 yrs. BUT to be frank this is a Bare-Bone rig for me...it last without any single problem till today

So, I am very Optimistic or say Naive about my near future PC. I hope it will last with me at least 2-3 yrs. But I will upgrade it time to time in this 2-3 yrs.so, plz keep that in mind when anyone suggest about new config.

Actually I have done some online research (mainly on Intel part) and this what I think -
Intel -


AMD -

As I mentioned above 'I have done some online research.....' what I mean that I don't know the actual prices on street; That's why I don't mentioned any prices of the components.
But surely I want know, Is my config is in my budget of Rs.55-60K ?

Waiting for suggestions !
Thanks !

well i m involving in 3d rendering or high end gaming form last few years. I used cinema 4d for 3d modelling and rendering also used VRay very well. I play gta 4, the run, most wanted, max payne 3 on my system without any problems at maximum settings of any game (I3 2.9 overclocked at 3.7, ram 4 gb, hd 500, nvidia gtx 460 1gb,)

i also wanted new high end pc with 3770k processor but i m happy with my system performance so i wall upgrade in next 1 or 2 years when games will be more heavier.

I suggest to all to take the following system parts for performance in very less budgets as well :

CPU - 3770k (22000)
MB - Asrock Z68 gen 3 or Z77 pro 4, extreme 4 (10000)
Ram - 8 gb 1600mhz (2500)
HD - any size depend on needs (5000)
SSD - 120gb if you want more better performance in gaming or windows (there will be no benefit in rendering)
Cabinet - (try to take cabinet which has many fans like zebronics cheap and best) (2500)
PSU- coolermaster 600watt (3500)
DVD- samsung (1000)
KB Mouse - (600)
Monitor - 19 to 22" (8000)
GPU- GTX 560ti (12000) i guess


Total = 65k around for extreme pc


(if u buy this from a company it will more than 1 lakh) so go to nehreplace

[CHALLENGER]

Don't go for those graphics cards if u don't want to play games on ur pc. If u want ur pc just for work on autodesk or adobe applications fo for Nvidia Quadro or Amd's Firepro Cards. This series are specially made for this work & not for gaming so if u r serious about ur work don't waste ur money on gaming cards.

Leadtek NVIDIA Quadro 600 Graphic Card = 10k
Leadtek NVIDIA Quadro 2000 Graphic Card = 27.5k

I will suggest u that u will go for Nvidia Quadro.

ATI FirePro V5800 Professional Graphics = 24k
ATI FirePro V2460 512MB PCIe x16 Graphic Card = 21k

Don't waste ur money on processor or motherboards. purchase decent one & throw ur money on good graphics card & Ram for better rendering.

NVIDIA

ATI

Check n Decide but I am not sure that this cards going to give you game enjoyment.. Ya but with this cards u r going to creat ur own game characters smoothly so Final Choice is Yours...... U Want to Play The GAME or Make The Game