Please suggest parts for my PC build

[Koncord9]

Hi Everyone,
I am going to built a PC from scratch for my work of Lighting & Rendering. Basically my budget is kind of tight. so can you please suggest me if there are any changes needed in my built. Anywhere i can reduce or change or save on.

I will be using Software like Maya (Most), Unreal engine, Substance Painter, Adobe Photoshop & Aftereffects, Foundry Nuke & Katana and Renderers like Arnold, Vray, Renderman, Redshift etc.

1. Budget
   • Around or below 1 Lakh to 1.3 Lakh
2. Which hardware components
   • CPU - Intel Core i7 9700K 3.6 Ghz
   • Motherboard - MSI Z390-A PRO or any other suggestion
   • GPU - Galax GeForce RTX 2070 Super EX (1-Click OC) 8GB GDDR6
   • PSU - CORSAIR VS650 SMPS - 650 Watt or any other if you thought
   • RAM - Corsair (8 x2 )16 GB Vengeance LPX DDR4 3600 Mhz
   • CPU Cooler - COOLER MASTER MASTERLIQUID ML240L RGB or any other suggestion
   • Primary storage - 250-512 GB M.2 / SSD, Please suggest ( brand and price also)
   • Secondary storage - WD or Seagate 1TB HDD
   • Case - Antec Dark Avenger DA601 RGB (E-ATX) Mid Tower or any other suggestion
   • Monitor - I have needed for Color works, atleast 100% sRGB,HDMI, DVI ports, 24inches.
3. This is my final configuration unless you guys recommend something else . will upgrade the following maybe after 6-8 months
   • RAM - may be upgrade to 32 GB
   • Secondary storage - will add another TB
4. I will buy in Mumbai, also purchase few parts online.
5. Mostly PC will be used for:
   • Animation(Lighting and Rendering)
   • GPU rendering
   • Gaming
   • Browsing
   • Sometimes overnight rendering( yes only sometime)
   • Watching HD movies
6. My brand preference:
   • Not really, but i am opting for Intel over AMD for long term goal.
7. My Preferred monitor resolution
   1. 1920 x 1080
8. overclock?
   • Ram might , CPU mostly No
9. Operating system to use with this configuration?
   • Windows 10 64 bit
   • Linux - CentOS (might install after few months of use)

 

[whitestar_999]

I don't use these softwares so can't say but ryzen 3700x should be better than 9700k for rendering tasks because of its 16 threads vs 8 threads of 9700k.
Best CPU For Rendering (Updated) - CG Director

Do not buy any MSI product,their rma is poor currently in India.

Do not buy VS series psu,minimum one should buy is Corsair Cx5x series(CX450/550/650).

Research a bit more because ryzen 3600/3700x seems the best option for you.

 

[nac]

Despite Adobe products are optimized for Intel, Ryzen performs better overall. If you wanna stick with Intel irrespective of how Ryzen performs, fine then. That's upto you.
That's a good board you have picked. Other options, from Gigabyte you have Z390 UD, Aorus Pro, Aorus Elite.
Go with Asus or Zotac GPUs
Better go with Corsair CX or TX or RM or Antec Earthwatts series of PSUs.
Even with Intel, I guess you can fit this one in your budget LG 24UD58

 

[SaiyanGoku]

My brand preference:

• Not really, but i am opting for Intel over AMD for long term goal.

AMD might get a socket change in 2020 but for Intel, that happens for every generation now. A 3700x or 3800x will have double the threads than a 9700k and still perform better thermally.

 

[bssunilreddy]

AMD Rendering RIG

Budget -130.2K

Processor -AMD Ryzen 7 3800X -33.3k

Motherboard -Asus TUF Gaming X570 Plus-17.2k

Graphics Card -Asus Phoenix RTX 2060 Mini -24k

RAM -G.SKILL Sniper X 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4 3600 -7.3k

SSD -Intel 1TB 660P NVMe M.2 Internal SSD -8.4k

Power Supply -Antec Earthwatts Gold Pro 750w -7.4k

Cabinet -Corsair SPEC Delta RGB -5.5k

Monitor -Benq 27 inch EW277HDR -15.5k

KB & Mouse -Cooler Master Masterkeys Lite L Combo -4.1k

UPS -APC 1.1 KVA -5.6k

Fan -Jonsbo FR-601 RGB Fan -.9k

Shipping -1k

Total -130.2k

 

[Koncord9]

I don't use these softwares so can't say but ryzen 3700x should be better than 9700k for rendering tasks because of its 16 threads vs 8 threads of 9700k.
Best CPU For Rendering (Updated) - CG Director

Do not buy any MSI product,their rma is poor currently in India.

Do not buy VS series psu,minimum one should buy is Corsair Cx5x series(CX450/550/650).

Research a bit more because ryzen 3600/3700x seems the best option for you.

@whitestar_999 then how is this Gigabyte Z390 UD cause i too have suggested this board at somewhere else and also by @ nac here
Buy Online Gigabyte Z390 UD Intel Z390 Chipset Motherboard - in India

* also changing my PSU to Antec EARTHWATTS GOLD PRO 650( i guess this one is better)
*in.pcpartpicker.com/product/B9CD4D/C-gold-pro-650w-80-gold-certified-semi-modular-atx-power-supply-ea650g-pro

 

[Koncord9]

Despite Adobe products are optimized for Intel, Ryzen performs better overall. If you wanna stick with Intel irrespective of how Ryzen performs, fine then. That's upto you.
That's a good board you have picked. Other options, from Gigabyte you have Z390 UD, Aorus Pro, Aorus Elite.
Go with Asus or Zotac GPUs
Better go with Corsair CX or TX or RM or Antec Earthwatts series of PSUs.
Even with Intel, I guess you can fit this one in your budget LG 24UD58

* i checked the Galax review and comparison with other and it did on par as compared with these
* Yes i am opting for this one now Antec EARTHWATTS GOLD PRO 650( i guess this one is better)
*in.pcpartpicker.com/product/B9CD4D/C-gold-pro-650w-80-gold-certified-semi-modular-atx-power-supply-ea650g-pro

* LG 24UD58 os good but while adding Antec earthwatts and Primary storage to Intel 660p 512 Gb M.2 i was thinking to down grade my monitor to LG 24MP59G (What you say)
Buy LG 24MP59G at Lowest Price in India - mdcomputers.in

 

[whitestar_999]

@whitestar_999 then how is this Gigabyte Z390 UD cause i too have suggested this board at somewhere else and also by @ nac here
Buy Online Gigabyte Z390 UD Intel Z390 Chipset Motherboard - in India

See for yourself its tier:
*www.overclock.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=250662&d=1548963030

 

[nac]

* i checked the Galax review and comparison with other and it did on par as compared with these
* i was thinking to down grade my monitor to LG 24MP59G (What you say)

How is their after sales supports? If you find it's good enough, fine then.
Yeah, that's a good monitor.

 

[Koncord9]

See for yourself its tier:
*www.overclock.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=250662&d=1548963030

Sorry i might be slow here but both boards looks to me in tier.

 

[Koncord9]

How is their after sales supports? If you find it's good enough, fine then.
Yeah, that's a good monitor.

Ya almost finalize the same. By the Way how is HP 24F ( Only down point i found is its ergonomic) what you suggest. I checked it on rtings.com. even though they review 27F but i guess that will similar specs
HP 27F Review

 

[whitestar_999]

Sorry i might be slow here but both boards looks to me in tier.

Z390M UD is in lowest tier(in red shaded area it is 1st entry under gigabyte column as UD) & below it is Z390M(non-UD).Z390A-Pro is also in same lowest tier red shaded area.You should get a mobo which is at least in white shaded or better green shaded area. Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Elite cost ~5k more but it is a much better board in tier list.
Buy Online Gigabyte Z390 AORUS ELITE Intel Z390 Chipset Motherboard - in India

 

[nac]

Sorry i might be slow here but both boards looks to me in tier.

Yeah, both A Pro and UD are in the same tier. Both can handle 9700k stock or even 9900k stock. UD can handle 9900k all core OC @ 5ghz, but A Pro will throttle.

Ya almost finalize the same. By the Way how is HP 24F ( Only down point i found is its ergonomic) what you suggest. I checked it on rtings.com. even though they review 27F but i guess that will similar specs
HP 27F Review

HP monitors are never in my radar, so don't have idea about the monitor. Check reviews and decide.

 

[whitestar_999]

Yeah, both A Pro and UD are in the same tier. Both can handle 9700k stock or even 9900k stock. UD can handle 9900k all core OC @ 5ghz, but A Pro will throttle.

What's the point in saving 5k in a 1 lakh+ rig especially by getting a much inferior mobo(which is the most important component in a pc along with processor) VRM wise from same brand(gigabyte z390 auros elite is much better)?

 

[nac]

What's the point in saving 5k in a 1 lakh+ rig especially by getting a much inferior mobo(which is the most important component in a pc along with processor) VRM wise from same brand(gigabyte z390 auros elite is much better)?

Agreed. But if he stick with his original picks, it will likely overshoot.
@OP, 2070S is too much for 1080p gaming. Even for 2k gaming RX5700 is suffice. In this way, you can channel the saved money to better motherboard as whitestar suggests.
You can save further by going for cheaper cabinet for around 3.5k

PS: For video editing works, give priority to CPU, RAM, faster storage and all. GPU takes the least priority in this hierarchy.

 

[Koncord9]

thank you guys for your responses, really helped a lot. I will post my updated build list shortly!!

 

[Koncord9]

Thanks Guys , Specially whitestar_999, nac for your genuine feedback.
So here are the components i have finalized. Can you please give your final verdict.

hardware components

• CPU - Intel Core i7 9700K 3.6 Ghz
• Motherboard - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS ELITE
• GPU - Galax GeForce RTX 2070 Super EX (1-Click OC) 8GB GDDR6
• PSU - Antec EARTHWATTS GOLD PRO 650
• RAM - Corsair (8 x 2 )16 GB Vengeance LPX DDR4 3600 Mhz
• CPU Cooler - COOLER MASTER MASTERLIQUID ML240L RGB
• Primary storage - Intel 660p 512GB
• Secondary storage - WD or Seagate 1TB HDD
• Case - either of
• 1) Antec Dark Avenger DA601 RGB (E-ATX) Mid Tower
• 3) Corsair Carbide SPEC-ALPHA
• 2) Phanteks Eclipse P300
  
• 3)Deepcool Matrexx 55
  
• 4)Ant Esports ICE-300TG
  
• Monitor - mostly between
• 1) HP 24F
• 2) Dell P2419H
• 3) Philips 246E9QJAB

 

[whitestar_999]

Looks fine.For monitor though check this *www.amazon.in/Acer-144hz-Variant-Monitor-Technology/dp/B07WLW8QWN/
Don't go with spec-alpha,phanteks p300,deepcool matrexx 55 & ants esport. See these reviews before deciding on cabinet:
Antec Dark Avenger DA601 Mid-Tower Chassis Review
Phanteks Eclipse P300 Case Review - Tom's Hardware | Tom's Hardware
Deepcool Matrexx 55 ADD-RGB Case Review | Play3r
ant esport doesn't even have a review on major tech sites so that should tell you something.

 

[whitestar_999]

You can also check this cpu cooler which I think is better than any liquid cooling solution at similar price.
Buy Online Noctua D15S NH-D15S D-Style CPU Cooler - in India

 

[bssunilreddy]

Intel Rendering RIG

Budget -165K

Processor - Intel Core i7 9700K -31k

Motherboard -Asus TUF Z390 Plus Gaming Wifi-20k (newegg)

CPU Cooler -Cooler Master Masterliquid ML240R RGB -8.7

Graphics Card -Zotac RTX 2070 Super Mini -43k

RAM -G.SKILL Sniper X 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4 3600 -7.3k (primeabgb)

SSD -Intel 1TB 660P NVMe M.2 Internal SSD -8.4k

HDD -WD Caviar Black 1TB -6.6k

Power Supply -Antec Earthwatts Gold Pro 750w -7.4k

Cabinet -Corsair SPEC Delta RGB -5.5k (Amazon.in)

Monitor -Benq 27 inch EW277HDR -15.5k

KB & Mouse -Cooler Master Masterkeys Lite L Combo -4.1k

UPS -APC 1.1 KVA -5.6k

Fan -Antec Spark 120mm RGB Fan -.9k

Shipping -1k

Total -165k

All prices are from vedantcomputers except specified above.