Help build a computer for 3D modeling

[john917]

Hi,

I am a student and want to build my first computer for 3D modeling. Mainly for solidworks and inventor and NOT for gaming. budget less than 2k.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($324.95 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Asus Z170-DELUXE ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($252.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($66.54 @ NCIX US) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($66.54 @ NCIX US) 
Storage: Sandisk Z400s 256GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($78.95 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB Dual Video Card  ($277.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Cooler Master MasterCase Maker 5 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($169.99 @ B&H) 
Power Supply: Cooler Master 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($113.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro Full 32/64-bit  ($199.99 @ B&H) 
Total: $1576.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-16 04:28 EDT-0400

 

I know quadro will be better for modeling softwares, but for now i not doing extremely heavy stuff. 
Any advice is welcome.
And any advice to take note when buillding.

[McHox]

5 minutes ago, john917 said:

I know quadro will be better for modeling softwares

nope,not really.gpu's are not different from geforce gpu's,only difference are the drivers and maybe some higher quality stuff on the pcb

 

 

[jools]

worth the extra dollars

 

psu is the heart , if it blows then chances are mobo and/or card fried

so better getting quality eg...EVGA SuperNOVA 750 P2 or the 650w one

 

just for peace of mind

 

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-psus,4229.html

 

as for cases check out the fractal design cases , well better looking if you like sleek

eg Fractal Design Define R4 Black Window Silent ATX Midtower Computer Case

 

with the money u save on case goes to psu

[cc143]

This is a better system with $50 more. It has a 6 core and GTX 1070, which, even though you aren't gaming it seems a waste not to go for at that price. 

 

I am going to assume you will need the Pro full version of windows, however, you could get a lisence from kinguin for much cheaper. 

 

I also changed your case and PSU, I don't know if you like the s340, but its a nice little case for the money. 

 

Also, are not going to need a larger storage drive? How about adding a 4tb hdd? 

[Guest]

4 hours ago, john917 said:

Hi,

I am a student and want to build my first computer for 3D modeling. Mainly for solidworks and inventor and NOT for gaming. budget less than 2k.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($324.95 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Asus Z170-DELUXE ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($252.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($66.54 @ NCIX US) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($66.54 @ NCIX US) 
Storage: Sandisk Z400s 256GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($78.95 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB Dual Video Card  ($277.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Cooler Master MasterCase Maker 5 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($169.99 @ B&H) 
Power Supply: Cooler Master 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($113.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro Full 32/64-bit  ($199.99 @ B&H) 
Total: $1576.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-16 04:28 EDT-0400

 

I know quadro will be better for modeling softwares, but for now i not doing extremely heavy stuff. 
Any advice is welcome.
And any advice to take note when buillding.

Have you considered X99 for the extra cpu cores ? Also you only need a 550W power supply. Something like the Corsair RMx or EVGA G2 etc would be better.