Is there a good choice for animation production?
Is there a good choice for animation production?
Hello,
I am looking to purchase the appropriate hardware for a system designed to create animations. The project is for amateur animation production, and the budget should not exceed 2000 dollars.
Please let me know what equipment would be suitable.
Thank you.
What animation tools are you considering? Most applications list hardware needs as "minimal," "recommended," or "best." You prefer not to choose "minimal" and aim for the highest possible "best" within your budget. ($2,000 USD - correct?) Keep in mind that performance depends on the slowest part of the system. Also, plan to buy a high-quality PSU. PSUs are essential; ensure the one you pick can handle peak demands during animation and runs smoothly. GPU is usually the most challenging component. P.S.:
Hey there,
A similar setup would work well for reaching your destination:
PC Part List
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor
($389.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler:
ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 360 56.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
($128.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:
Asus ROG STRIX B650E-F GAMING WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard
($268.77 @ Amazon)
Memory:
G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 Memory
($209.99 @ Amazon)
Storage:
Samsung 980 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
($125.65 @ Amazon)
Video Card:
XFX Speedster MERC 319 CORE Radeon RX 6800 XT 16 GB Video Card
($519.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply:
Corsair RM850x (2021) 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
($134.99 @ Amazon)
Overall Cost:
$1776.39
Includes shipping, taxes, and any available discounts
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PCPartPicker
2023-09-30 09:08 EDT-0400
This configuration would also serve as a solid gaming PC, blending performance and features.
Hello,
Thank you for your message.
I have a few questions:
1- Have you experienced working with such a system before?
2- According to what I understand, RAM is compatible with motherboards depending on their Part No. Is it necessary to focus on that?
3- Regarding the video card, why did you choose AMD instead of Nvidia?
No probs, you're welcome.
1. Not this Gen. You can see my system in my sig. However, I'm a keen enthusiast, and like to research builds, to provide options to users seeking advice. There are many like me, that do this also. I build PC's as a hibbie for friends and the like.
2. Ram being compatible, is key. The QVL (Qualified Vendor List) for a mobo, will give you details on which DIMMs that will work and has been tested on your mobo. Sometimes a certain set f DIMMs may not be on the QVL. That does not mean they won't work with your mobo. Only they haven't been tested with your mobo.
3. At the moment Nvidia' current gen are really bad value for money. Even though the 6800XT i mentioned is last gen, in terms of price/performance AMD offer seriously good GPU's. Also the 6800xt has 16gb vram, which is becoming more important at resolutions of 1440 and above. If Nvidia's RT tech is important to you, then maybe go that way.
I would advise beginning here:
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Based on this, here are my top picks:
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D 4.4 GHz 12-Core Processor
($462.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler:
Deepcool AK620 68.99 CFM CPU Cooler
($62.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:
ASRock B650E PG RIPTIDE WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard
($219.99 @ Amazon)
Memory:
Patriot Viper Venom 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 Memory
($94.99 @ Amazon)
Storage:
Intel 670p 512 GB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME SSD
($27.99 @ Amazon)
Storage:
Crucial P5 Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
($109.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card:
MSI GAMING X TRIO GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 12 GB Video Card
($799.99 @ Amazon)
Case:
Montech AIR 903 MAX ATX Mid Tower Case
($74.98 @ Amazon)
Power Supply:
Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 - TT Premium Edition 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
($109.99 @ Newegg)
Overall Cost:
$1963.90
Includes shipping, taxes, and any available discounts
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PCPartPicker
2023-10-03 04:19 EDT-0400
even though I really like the 7800x3d !!
with animation and production i would prefer 7900 non x more cores, easier to cool and more affordable.
uncertain if the 4080 is superior to 7900xtx or xt with its 24/20gb vram for production work. I've seen that Nvidia offers better tools for video editing !!
I personally would steer clear of a 7900x3d... I just can't imagine the price tag with it.
not a fan of the 12700k or 13700k due to socket life, but both are great all-round CPUs !!
Actually, 7900X3D is priced similarly to the 7900X. For 4080 and 7900XTX, the benchmarks are available from experts via the Puget Systems link above.
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