Need help upgrading my PC for work

[JJubilee]

Hi guys, need some help upgrading my desktop PC.

I am a 3D motion graphics designer, I use Cinema 4D with the render engine Redshift and simulation plugins like X-particles and Realflow. I also use other 3D software for modelling, cloth simulation and AfterEffects.

I don't know much about PC hardware, right now my PC takes a long time to render animations and graphics, so I'm looking to upgrade for faster speeds in rendering (as fast as possible) and more storage space for my files between 4-6TB maybe (I used up all my storage and rely on hard drives). Also Bluetooth, if possible.

My budget is £2450, thanks!

Here are my PC specs:
Case
COOLERMASTER MASTERCASE MC600P GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Eight Core CPU (3.7GHz-4.35GHz/20MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard
ASUS® PRIME B450M-A (DDR4, USB 3.1, 6Gb/s) - RGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 3000MHz (2 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
8GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1070 Ti - DVI, HDMI, 3 x DP - GeForce GTX VR Ready!
1st Storage Drive
2TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA PRO 3.5", 7200 RPM 128MB CACHE
1st M.2 SSD Drive
500GB SAMSUNG 970 EVO M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 3400MB/R, 2300MB/W)
DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
24x DUAL LAYER DVD WRITER ±R/±RW/RAM
Power Supply
CORSAIR 650W TXm SERIES™ SEMI-MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
Noctua NH-U14S Ultra Quiet Performance CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Wireless Network Card
WIRELESS 802.11N 300Mbps/2.4GHz PCI-E CARD
USB/Thunderbolt Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KUK-00001]
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
BullGuard™ Internet Security - Free 90 Day License inc. Gamer Mode
Browser
Microsoft® Edge (Windows 10 Only)
Monitor
AOC Q3279VWFD8 31.5" QHD Monitor - 2560 x 1440, 5MS, HDMI, DVI, DP
Monitor
AOC 19.5" M2060SWDA2 - 1920 x 1080
Warranty
3 Year Standard Warranty (1 Month Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)

 

[jamiephillips909]

Hi im guessing this budget is to build a whole new system not.to upgrade the exsisting build ? If so would you be transferring the windows licence to your new build.?

 

[Steveyg]

This is about as good as it gets without going the Threadripper direction mate. Argument could be made for a different GPU but the high level of VRAM is useful for those programs.

Case
CORSAIR 5000D AIRFLOW TEMPERED GLASS GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16 Core CPU (3.4GHz-4.9GHz/72MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard
ASUS® CROSSHAIR VIII HERO WIFI (DDR4, PCIe 4.0, CrossFireX/SLI) - RGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 3200MHz (2 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
12GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 3060 - HDMI, DP
1st Storage Drive
2TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 7200RPM, 256MB CACHE
1st M.2 SSD Drive
500GB SAMSUNG 980 PRO M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 6900MB/R, 5000MB/W)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
1TB INTEL® 670p M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD (up to 3500MB/sR | 2500MB/sW)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 750W RMx SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
Corsair H115i ELITE CAPELLIX RGB Hydro Series High Performance CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Card
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT
Wireless Network Card
NOT REQUIRED
USB/Thunderbolt Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KUK-00001]
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Browser
Microsoft® Edge (Windows 10 Only)
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 18 to 21 working days
Price: £2,455.00 including VAT and Delivery

Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-am4-gen3-pc/TBchRGGyDz/

 

[Steveyg]

Interesting mate, see I went for the best CPU and you went for a better GPU

I will say though the 6GB HDD isn't a great choice due to the 5400 RPM speed. It's shocking slow these days I wouldn't want less than 7200RPM

EDIT: Looks like you removed it mate, no worries

 

[jamiephillips909]

Interesting mate, see I went for the best CPU and you went for a better GPU

I will say though the 6GB HDD isn't a great choice due to the 5400 RPM speed. It's shocking slow these days I wouldn't want less than 7200RPM

EDIT: Looks like you removed it mate, no worries

No your completely right I was giving a response to the op more to bump the thread up and lay a foundation for others to respond to your build is much better so removed mine

 

[JJubilee]

Thanks for the help and your time guys!

 

[Scott]

I'm wondering if a middle ground would be a better shout. Is Redshift not a GPU renderer? I seem to recall it making good use of the CUDA cores.

 

[Steveyg]

I'm wondering if a middle ground would be a better shout. Is Redshift not a GPU renderer? I seem to recall it making good use of the CUDA cores.

Yeah I was weighing up a 3070Ti or a Quadro RTX 4000 and a 5900x. Just not sure which is the best option, decided to go heavy in the CPU instead of the GPU which could be an error. Open to other suggestions

 

[jamiephillips909]

Case
CORSAIR 5000D AIRFLOW TEMPERED GLASS GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12 Core CPU (3.7GHz-4.8GHz/70MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard
ASUS® ROG STRIX X570-F GAMING (USB 3.2 Gen 2, PCIe 4.0) - ARGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 3200MHz (2 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
8GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 3070 Ti - HDMI, DP
1st Storage Drive
2TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 7200RPM, 256MB CACHE
1st M.2 SSD Drive
500GB SAMSUNG 980 PRO M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 6900MB/R, 5000MB/W)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
1TB INTEL® 670p M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD (up to 3500MB/sR | 2500MB/sW)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 850W RMx SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
Corsair H115i ELITE CAPELLIX RGB Hydro Series High Performance CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Card
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT
Wireless Network Card
NOT REQUIRED
USB/Thunderbolt Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KUK-00001]
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Browser
Microsoft® Edge (Windows 10 Only)
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 18 to 21 working days
Price: £2,454.00 including VAT and Delivery

Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-am4-gen3-pc/dGE2NPsARf/

same build as @Steveyg but with a 5900x and 3070ti and motherboard change

would be the middle ground of mine and @Steveyg builds

if the op could transfer windows from his old build freeing up that money
possible for a 3080 gpu in the build

 

[Scott]

Only issue is the OP seemed to want monitors etc in the budget. I don't think a powerful build is going to be an option unfortunately.

Be interesting to see what the op thinks with the budget and the power options. I think the 3070Ti+ is definitely the better option if redshift is the main driver.

 

[DarTon]

I think @jamiephillips909 build is a better compromise. Ideally you want a new Threadripper 5000 series with loads of PCIe lanes etc but who wouldn't. Given a constrained budget perhaps a 5900X with a better GPU is the better compromise. Redshift is a GPU renderer not a CPU renderer.

The problem is that downgrading the CPU doesn't buy you that much more GPU with current pricing. Nonetheless, a 3060 Ti runs a Redshift benchmark in around 80% of the time of a 3060, while for a 3070 it's 70% and 3070Ti it's around 63%. So the 3060 is probably the best price/unit performance but the 3070 Ti still gets it done quicker.