Compact Portable Rendering Build

[art85]

Compact Portable Rendering Build

So these are all components and this will be my first build with lots of stupid questions. And I am sorry about that. I am trying to build the smallest PC as possible because I am moving a lot, from one city to another. And Laptop or Desktop Tower is not an option. But anyway I think today it is possible to build a small monster, or I am wrong?

Questions:

1. Looking at my components could you please recommend what is good and what is bad?
   
2. What parts to choose?
   
3. I trying to build a rendering PC so it should be powerful
   
4. Let’s not looking into prices for now. Let’s make it perfect and then will start reducing it.
   

Compact Portable Rendering Build

1. Processor (If 3d model will be huge I will use processor for rendering)

Will overclok!

Intel i7-3960X

2. Video Card (I think I will use it for GPU rendering )

Will overclock!

Nvidia GeForce GTX 690

Or

Nvidia GeForce GTX Titan

3.RAM

Fast 16GB or 32GB

What speed, what brand? I have no idea.

4.Motherboard

Is there Mini ITX board that supports two Video Cards?

What Mini ITX board to choose?

Is it possible that in 2 - 3 years I will be able to upgrade CPU on this motherboard?

I was thinking about ASUS P8Z77-I Deluxe Mini-ITX (Intel Z77)?

5.HDD

Two Fast HDD 1Tb with Raid 1 (for storage)

What speed what brand?

6.SSD

Intel SSD 520 - 180GB (for OS and Programs)

I have this one

7.Case

Was thinking aboutSilverstone FT03 mini

8.Water cooling

I have no idea? But I will overclock CPU and GPU

9.Power supplier

I don’t know?

10.OS

Ubuntu/Debian

11.Software

Blender

Maya

V-ray

Thank you for help.

[Guest]

1. Processor (If 3d model will be huge I will use processor for rendering)

Will overclok!

Intel i7-3960X

Don't bother with the 3960X - you'll have better luck with the 3930K - half the price for similar performance.

2. Video Card (I think I will use it for GPU rendering )

Will overclock!

Nvidia GeForce GTX 690

Or

Nvidia GeForce GTX Titan

Go for a Quadro card if you're serious about this.

3.RAM

Fast 16GB or 32GB

What speed, what brand? I have no idea.

C9 1866 would be my bet. I like the Corsair stuff but GSKill and Kingston have good products too.

4.Motherboard

Is there Mini ITX board that supports two Video Cards?

What Mini ITX board to choose?

Is it possible that in 2 - 3 years I will be able to upgrade CPU on this motherboard?

And now you get to the issues. There aren't any mini ITX boards that have X79 CPU support. No mini ITX board will support GPU's.

5.HDD

Two Fast HDD 1Tb with Raid 1 (for storage)

What speed what brand?

I personally like the Seagate Barracuda's.

7.Case

Was thinking aboutSilverstone FT03 mini

8.Water cooling

I have no idea? But I will overclock CPU and GPU

H100i/H110/X40/X60 - the usual list of subjects... If you really want to do the GPU as well, look at the Swiftech H220.

9.Power supplier

I don’t know?

600-700W. Silverstone or Seasonic are both good bets.

Sorry it's a bit rushed but I'm majorly multi tasking but yeah, you can't get mini ITX boards for 2011 CPU's so back to the drawing board :P

[art85]

Thanks windspeed36

But I still can run 3960X on ASUS P8Z77-I Deluxe Mini-ITX ?

Is Z77 bad? I dont think I will run more then 32 GB of Ram

Will go for One GPU.

Will look into Quadro's but GTX cheaper? Quadro K5000 vs GTX Titan?

Ok I will look through the whole list again this evening.

Cheers

[art85]

I there an option to build a small PC without mini -itx?

Micro ATX?

[art85]

It looks like Micro ATX supports X79 and SLI. And this is good.

The qeastion is still the size. I need very small case.

I have found NZXT Vulcan, is there somthing like Silverstone FT03 mini (Minimalistic and simple)?

[Guest]

Thanks windspeed36

But I still can run 3960X on ASUS P8Z77-I Deluxe Mini-ITX ?

Is Z77 bad? I dont think I will run more then 32 GB of Ram

Will go for One GPU.

Will look into Quadro's but GTX cheaper? Quadro K5000 vs GTX Titan?

Ok I will look through the whole list again this evening.

Cheers

That's an X79 or 2011 socket CPU. The board is a Z77 or 1155 socket CPU. The two are not compatible.

[Guest]

It looks like Micro ATX supports X79 and SLI. And this is good.

The qeastion is still the size. I need very small case.

I have found NZXT Vulcan, is there somthing like Silverstone FT03 mini (Minimalistic and simple)?

Have a look at Bitfenix and Lan Li

[art85]

cheers

[art85]

Here is a nice build. I was thinking to make something like that but not so complicated.

Two Video cards, good cooling , overclocked CPU and GPU. Ability to upgrade GPU and CPU in future.

Two RAM by 8 Gb. And good motherboard.

http://www.overclock.net/t/1328565/a-b-c-arniebombas-backpack-case

[art85]

So here is an update. Could you please double check regarding component and their compatibility. Maybe you have suggestions.

I have a couple of questions:

- In future i will add second Titan, do i need a better PSU?

- This is a small case and i like it, but do i need a water cooling for GPU? I am going to overclock it a bit.

- Is it ok to out so many stuff on top of MATX board?

- I am in uk. Where is the best place to buy all this?

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1[/TD]

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Case[/TD]

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NZXT Vulcan[/TD]

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2[/TD]

[TD]

Motherboard[/TD]

[TD]

Asus RAMPAGE IV GENE[/TD]

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3[/TD]

[TD]

Processor[/TD]

[TD]

Intel Core i7-3930K Processor (12M Cache, up to 3.80 GHz)[/TD]

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4[/TD]

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HDD[/TD]

[TD]

Seagate Barracuda 3.5 inch 1TB, 64Mb X2[/TD]

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5[/TD]

[TD]

Video card[/TD]

[TD]

Nvidia GeForce GTX Titan[/TD]

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6[/TD]

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RAM[/TD]

[TD]

Dominator GT with DHX Pro Connector 1.5V 32GB Dual/Quad Channel DDR3 Memory Kit (CMT32GX3M4X1866C9) red[/TD]

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7[/TD]

[TD]

Power supplier[/TD]

[TD]

Seasonic X – series 850W 80Plus Gold[/TD]

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[TR]

[TD]

8[/TD]

[TD]

Main CPU water cooler[/TD]

[TD]

Hydro Series H100i Extreme Performance CPU Cooler[/TD]

[/TR]

[TR]

[TD]

9[/TD]

[TD]

4 Fans for CPU water cooler[/TD]

[TD]

Corsair Air Series AF120 Performance Edition High Airflow 120mm Fan Twin Pack red[/TD]

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[TD]

10[/TD]

[TD]

Two fan grills on top of the water cooler[/TD]

[TD]

Mnpctech Black grills[/TD]

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11[/TD]

[TD]

Intake and out 120mm fans[/TD]

[TD]

Corsair Air Series AF120 Performance Edition High Airflow 120mm Fan Twin Pack red[/TD]

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12[/TD]

[TD]

200mm fan[/TD]

[TD]

NZXT FS 200LED red[/TD]

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13[/TD]

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CD/DVD drive[/TD]

[TD]

LiteOn IHAS120-04 20x SATA Super AllWrite Internal[/TD]

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Thanks

[razersum]

for the GPU, i will still consider getting a quadro based gpu, as they will perform better in terms of rendering, gtx titan is optimised for gaming, so in case you will be playing high end games go for a titan, but if its only rendering, than a quadro gpu will best suit you. I am not sure if it can fit in the case, but you can check them out here

http://www.nvidia.com/object/workstation-solutions.html

[art85]

I am not a gamer, I will use gpu only for rendering iRay VaryRT and Cycles.

I looked at Quadro k5000 it is a good card but:

titan - 2688 cores, K5000 - 1536

titan - 6Gb of RAM, K5000 - 4Gb

and price

Do you think Quadro will be the better choice?

[art85]

Here is a fan layout.

[razersum]

I am not a gamer, I will use gpu only for rendering iRay VaryRT and Cycles.

I looked at Quadro k5000 it is a good card but:

titan - 2688 cores, K5000 - 1536

titan - 6Gb of RAM, K5000 - 4Gb

and price

Do you think Quadro will be the better choice?

i am not sure about how the performance will be in terms of the specs, but i think the architecture of the cards will greatly effect the rendering process. I am just saying it off the top of my head, I am not actually sure if what I said is true or not, but someone who is quite knowledgeable can help us here

[Eric1024]

I am not a gamer, I will use gpu only for rendering iRay VaryRT and Cycles.

I looked at Quadro k5000 it is a good card but:

titan - 2688 cores, K5000 - 1536

titan - 6Gb of RAM, K5000 - 4Gb

and price

Do you think Quadro will be the better choice?

It has nothing to do with the architecture (they're both keplar cards), it has to do with driver support. The drivers on quadro cards are meant and optimized for workstation-type programs. A titan could be completely hit or miss for the programs you listed.

The quadro is a safer bet from what I know.

[Eric1024]

I would turn the rear exhaust fan around so you end up with positive pressure in the case.

[art85]

Eric1024,

Yes Quadro is a safer bet, but expensive one ). Will wait for more review on Titan, I think it want take long.

I was thinking about Negative pressure, maybe keep only one 200mm fan for intake and all others exhaust.?

Negative pressure = better cooling

Positive = less dust

What about motherboard, is it ok to have so many stuff on a small board? how to connect all the fans?

Cheers

[razersum]

I am not a gamer, I will use gpu only for rendering iRay VaryRT and Cycles.

I looked at Quadro k5000 it is a good card but:

titan - 2688 cores, K5000 - 1536

titan - 6Gb of RAM, K5000 - 4Gb

and price

Do you think Quadro will be the better choice?

why didnt i think of driver optimization, thanks eric

[Guest]

I wouldn't bother with the RoG board either. It's a workstation, not a gaming system. You don't need all the lights and magic of the RoG boards. You'll have better luck with a P9X79-WS which is a work station board.

I also second going with a Quadro card because as said, you'll have better luck with the driver support with something that is recognised as being a workstation card rather than the beasty gaming card.

[art85]

will P9X79-WS fitt inside Lian li PC-V700?

[Guest]

will P9X79-WS fitt inside Lian li PC-V700?

Yup. Sorry about any confusion, I've got about 7 builds I'm thinking about and I completely forgot your aim for a small form factor :S

[art85]

Cheers, give me some time today, I will post an update. I think you right, P9X79-WS has more space for upgrade in future it supports Linux and more memory.

[art85]

BTW if I am going to a workstation type motherboard and it supports Xeon 1600 and 2600. Is there a good alternative to 3930k in Xeon family?

[Glenwing]

Not really, a similar CPU would be incredibly more expensive and would have a locked multiplier. Xeons are not workstation CPUs. They are server CPUs, end of story. They have a super beefed up main bus which allows them to communicate with a second processor. That's the difference. For a workstation build get a 3930K.

[art85]

Thanks. Will do