New to building - system needed for video editing and 3d modelling

[Romoorio]

Hi all,

New to PC building. I am looking to build a home system, powerful enough to deal with 3d modelling and the associated rendering. I work in After Effects a lot, so need a decent machine with a fair bit of RAM. I'm no expert, so please help me by using language a newbie can understand.

I feel I need:
- 2 4k monitors
- 32GB RAM for render preview
- a Ryzen 7 processor (happy to take recommendations on which one)
- an intermediate to powerful graphics card
- a main hard drive 1tb and a secondary mechanical

I don't really know much else. For example, I'm not sure what a good CPU would be for this, or whether I'd need an upgraded fan, etc.

Please help me try and figure out a set up.

Thanks a million.

Dan

 

[orbitalwalsh]

Hi all,

New to PC building. I am looking to build a home system, powerful enough to deal with 3d modelling and the associated rendering. I work in After Effects a lot, so need a decent machine with a fair bit of RAM. I'm no expert, so please help me by using language a newbie can understand.

I feel I need:
- 2 4k monitors
- 32GB RAM for render preview
- a Ryzen 7 processor (happy to take recommendations on which one)
- an intermediate to powerful graphics card
- a main hard drive 1tb and a secondary mechanical

I don't really know much else. For example, I'm not sure what a good CPU would be for this, or whether I'd need an upgraded fan, etc.

Please help me try and figure out a set up.

Thanks a million.

Dan

key question, will you be doing GPU or CPU rendering/ what rendering engine will you be using ? - or what 3rd Modelling programs ? Like of Maya/Max you can choose

after effects - rtx 2060 or Vega 56 and above , though gains don't increase for cost GPU wise

https://www.pugetsystems.com/labs/a...-Roundup-NVIDIA-SUPER-vs-AMD-RX-5700-XT-1553/

ram speed, going less ram- faster speed, more ram-get away with lower speed . Great for Intel and using 3000hz to save costs, going Ryzen - specially on X570/X470 platform then push 3600hz

https://www.pugetsystems.com/labs/articles/Does-RAM-speed-affect-video-editing-performance-1528/

If your using Node/plugin then Intel but looks like Ryzen is the best buy for ££

https://www.pugetsystems.com/labs/a...adripper-2-Intel-9th-Gen-Intel-X-series-1533/


more on the Node stuff here
https://www.pugetsystems.com/labs/a...-After-Effects-CC-Render-Node-Benchmark-1534/

think were intel takes the lead with node is ability to run lots of ram and not worrying about CPUs memory controller handling the speed .Node requires twice as much ram and VRam as standard set up

 

[Romoorio]

Thank you for the detailed response.

I use GPU rendering for After Effects. I hear there are big inprovements coming to CPU rendering so I may use that too. Mostly, GPU rendering.

I use Cinema4D for 3D modelling, and am learning Blender.

I use a Ryzen 1700 at work so would like this as a minimum.

Am I missing anything crucial? Am I best to choose a motherboard and base the other decisions around that?

Thanks,

Dan

 

[orbitalwalsh]

Thank you for the detailed response.

I use GPU rendering for After Effects. I hear there are big inprovements coming to CPU rendering so I may use that too. Mostly, GPU rendering.

I use Cinema4D for 3D modelling, and am learning Blender.

I use a Ryzen 1700 at work so would like this as a minimum.

Am I missing anything crucial? Am I best to choose a motherboard and base the other decisions around that?

Thanks,

Dan

Straight away you'll be looking at Ryzen 12 core 3900x

https://www.pugetsystems.com/labs/a...adripper-2-Intel-9th-Gen-Intel-X-series-1537/

as you can see, it hits the performance of Thread Ripper 16 cores based on older Zen 1 + design along with x399 board . x399 allows quad channel and more ram but flaw in Zen1 chip design didn't use it the best, Zen2 Ryzen and Thread Ripper chips get rid of this problem .

also bare in mind intels new x299 CPUs land real soon. Intels 12 cores hits just above Thread Ripper 16 Core 2950x and Ryzen 9 3900X 12 Core. If it can handle high boost then it'll push through .

Question is the price of Intel HEDT CPU and mobo & new Thread Ripper with their TRX40 boards

after effects , not to much gains from goign from 8 core to 12 with ryzen , including Node Batch mode. Intel it swings in roundabouts , desktop 8 core with faster clock speed wins on standard mode, go Node/scripting and 12+ cores on X299 wins heavily

whats your budget ?