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BitterMelon
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Hello! So, I'm a COMPLETE NOOB when it comes to building a computer and just overall hardware in general, but I'm taking the plunge and deciding to build my own PC!
I'm a recent graduate breaking into the animation industry, and my focus is on 2D animation (ToonBoom Harmony, TV paint), but I also like to model and do occasional 3D animation (Zbrush, Blender, Maya)
(I also used after effects for compositing)
My budget is $1500, but of course, if I can get away with spending less without compromising too much quality, I would love any help is finding out where I could save a penny or two! While doing research on here, I used both the custom PC builder, but also looked through the "Best PC for 3D/2D animation at ~$1500" article, and now I can't decide between the two. The two biggest differences I noticed are the CPU and the graphics card - one has a more expensive CPU with a cheaper Graphics Card and vice-versa. When it comes to animation, which would be a better area to focus on: CPU or Graphics Card? Or does it not matter? And are there any other thoughts between the two builds that I should know about!
Thank you so much for listening to my beginner ramblings!
Build #1
CGDirector.com Parts List: https://www.cgdirector.com/pc-builder/?=6LZKh
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: AMD Wraith Stealth Cooler (Included with CPU)
Motherboard: MSI X570 Tomahawk ATX AM4
GPU: Nvidia RTX 3070 8GB - Asus Dual
Memory: 16GB (2 x 8GB) G.Skill Trident Z Neo DDR4-3600 C16
Storage PCIe-SSD: Crucial P1 1TB, M.2 Solid State Drive
Power Supply: Corsair CX Series CX550M 550W ATX 2.4 Power Supply
Case: Corsair Carbide Series Air 540
Build #2
CGDirector.com Parts List: https://www.cgdirector.com/pc-builder/?=6ObCh
CPU: Intel Core i7 13700K 3.4GHz 16-Core Processor ($370.99)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4 ($52.02)
Motherboard: MSI MEG Z690 UNIFY ATX LGA1700 ($199.99)
GPU: Nvidia RTX 3070 8GB - MSI Gaming X Trio ($367.17)
Memory: 32GB (2x16GB) G.Skill Flare X5 Series DDR5-6400 CL32 ($115.99)
Storage PCIe-SSD: WD Black SN850X 1TB NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive ($84.99)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx Series RM750x 750W Power Supply ($169.98)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($109.99)
Total: $1471.12
I'm a recent graduate breaking into the animation industry, and my focus is on 2D animation (ToonBoom Harmony, TV paint), but I also like to model and do occasional 3D animation (Zbrush, Blender, Maya)
(I also used after effects for compositing)
My budget is $1500, but of course, if I can get away with spending less without compromising too much quality, I would love any help is finding out where I could save a penny or two! While doing research on here, I used both the custom PC builder, but also looked through the "Best PC for 3D/2D animation at ~$1500" article, and now I can't decide between the two. The two biggest differences I noticed are the CPU and the graphics card - one has a more expensive CPU with a cheaper Graphics Card and vice-versa. When it comes to animation, which would be a better area to focus on: CPU or Graphics Card? Or does it not matter? And are there any other thoughts between the two builds that I should know about!
Thank you so much for listening to my beginner ramblings!
Build #1
CGDirector.com Parts List: https://www.cgdirector.com/pc-builder/?=6LZKh
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: AMD Wraith Stealth Cooler (Included with CPU)
Motherboard: MSI X570 Tomahawk ATX AM4
GPU: Nvidia RTX 3070 8GB - Asus Dual
Memory: 16GB (2 x 8GB) G.Skill Trident Z Neo DDR4-3600 C16
Storage PCIe-SSD: Crucial P1 1TB, M.2 Solid State Drive
Power Supply: Corsair CX Series CX550M 550W ATX 2.4 Power Supply
Case: Corsair Carbide Series Air 540
Build #2
CGDirector.com Parts List: https://www.cgdirector.com/pc-builder/?=6ObCh
CPU: Intel Core i7 13700K 3.4GHz 16-Core Processor ($370.99)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4 ($52.02)
Motherboard: MSI MEG Z690 UNIFY ATX LGA1700 ($199.99)
GPU: Nvidia RTX 3070 8GB - MSI Gaming X Trio ($367.17)
Memory: 32GB (2x16GB) G.Skill Flare X5 Series DDR5-6400 CL32 ($115.99)
Storage PCIe-SSD: WD Black SN850X 1TB NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive ($84.99)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx Series RM750x 750W Power Supply ($169.98)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($109.99)
Total: $1471.12