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Oh I am a armature 3D modeler so I model like semi-high polys models.. Well here is my album wish is made with BLENDER (http://imgur.com/a/L6lqU), I know it's not that great software but I don't have a decent computer to run a software like Autodesk 3ds Max !!

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Hey my name is Houssem Ben Mabrouk, I am a 3D designer and I want to build a decent computer that allow me to model and to play recent games the same time so I made up this setup: http://de.pcpartpicker.com/p/XXmdgs

Please check it out and I want to know is it compatible to put a Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card in a ASRock Z87 Pro3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard in Cooler Master Elite 371 ATX Mid Tower Case ?!

And if not please guide me to a nice Motherboadr and a well looking Case that has the right compatibility  ;)

Thanks You, That all I want to know  :)

Have a nice day !

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Yes, it's all compatible only with a motherboard bios update but it could be better or cheaper.

What kind of modeling are you doing? Programs being used?

 

This belongs in the New Builds and Planning section. I'm moving the thread.
Please post in the correct sub-forum in the future.

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It may be easier to step up to a Z97 board. With a Z87 board and that CPU, it will require you to do a Bios update. Not extremely dangerous, but there is some risk envolved.

About the length. It will be a tight squeeze according to Pcpartpicker. Only 3 mm clearance

 

 

Replaced the Z87 board with Z97;

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://de.pcpartpicker.com/p/FBPfRB
 
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  (€311.79 @ Home of Hardware DE) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  (€32.99 @ Amazon Deutschland) 
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  (€89.99 @ Amazon Deutschland) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  (€73.81 @ Home of Hardware DE) 
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  (€54.99 @ Amazon Deutschland) 
Storage: Toshiba  2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  (€74.90 @ Caseking) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card  (€557.05 @ Amazon Deutschland) 
Case: Cooler Master Elite 371 ATX Mid Tower Case  (€36.75 @ Amazon Deutschland) 
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  (€63.83 @ Amazon Deutschland) 
Total: €1296.10
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Yes, it's all compatible only with a motherboard bios update but it could be better or cheaper.

What kind of modeling are you doing? Programs being used?

 

This belongs in the New Builds and Planning section. I'm moving the thread.
Please post in the correct sub-forum in the future.

Oh thanks for the quick response,

I model any thing 3D  :)

Well I am planning to use autodesk 3ds max and autodesk maya ..

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It may be easier to step up to a Z97 board. With a Z87 board and that CPU, it will require you to do a Bios update. Not extremely dangerous, but there is some risk envolved.

About the length. It will be a tight squeeze according to Pcpartpicker. Only 3 mm clearance

 

Do you mean the length of the GPU or what ?!

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Oh thanks for the quick response,

I model any thing 3D  :)

Well I am planning to use autodesk 3ds max and autodesk maya ..

Any examples of what kind of models you work on? How many polys?

 

Do you mean the length of the GPU or what ?!

Yes, that's what he means. It's actually not that tight of a squeeze considering the clearance left compensates for a drive in the 3.5" bay in front of the card and it's less of an issue if other bays are used instead.

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor (€234.69 @ Home of Hardware DE)

CPU Cooler: Scythe Mugen 4 79.0 CFM CPU Cooler (€40.65 @ Amazon Deutschland)

Motherboard: MSI H97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (€77.89 @ Amazon Deutschland)

Memory: Kingston Beast 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory (€146.34 @ Hardwareversand)

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP900 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (€103.84 @ Home of Hardware DE)

Storage: Toshiba 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (€74.90 @ Caseking)

Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card (€315.73 @ Amazon Deutschland)

Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case (€102.96 @ Hardwareversand)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply (€85.53 @ Amazon Deutschland)

Total: €1182.53

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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Any examples of what kind of models you work on? How many polys?

 

Yes, that's what he means. It's actually not that tight of a squeeze considering the clearance left compensates for a drive in the 3.5" bay in front of the card and it's less of an issue if other bays are used instead.

 

Oh I am a armature 3D modeler so I model like semi-high polys models.. Well here is my album wish is made with BLENDER (http://imgur.com/a/L6lqU), I know it's not that great software but I don't have a decent computer to run a software like Autodesk 3ds Max !!

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor (€234.69 @ Home of Hardware DE)

CPU Cooler: Scythe Mugen 4 79.0 CFM CPU Cooler (€40.65 @ Amazon Deutschland)

Motherboard: MSI H97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (€77.89 @ Amazon Deutschland)

Memory: Kingston Beast 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory (€146.34 @ Hardwareversand)

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP900 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (€103.84 @ Home of Hardware DE)

Storage: Toshiba 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (€74.90 @ Caseking)

Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card (€315.73 @ Amazon Deutschland)

Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case (€102.96 @ Hardwareversand)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply (€85.53 @ Amazon Deutschland)

Total: €1182.53

Thanks for the build buddy but I really don't like that Video Card and that Quad Code Processor  :mellow: 

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Oh I am a armature 3D modeler so I model like semi-high polys models.. Well here is my album wish is made with BLENDER (http://imgur.com/a/L6lqU), I know it's not that great software but I don't have a decent computer to run a software like Autodesk 3ds Max !!

Recommended edits: http://de.pcpartpicker.com/p/Gq3RMp

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