Hi

I'm looking to switch from Mac workstation to a PC workstation build. Don't want to break the bank but components need to be well made and capable of heavy work loads. I've attached a TR2 2950x build that is about my budget range (NZ$8k). Concerns are a suitable cooler for 2950x and RAM speed. Ideally I'd like ECC CL14 RAM clocked to work with standard overclocked CPU. However that seems unlikely so the next best match. I also want to run current mac internal HDD's on new machine so the case needs space for at least 4 x 3.5 mechanical drives. I'd like components that work well together especially in the applications named in the build title hence the WX9100 with the Threadripper.

I'll be running my old HP LP2275w 22" monitors. Hopefully they will work. Otherwise I'll replace.

I hope you can help.


Scott


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Hey Thomas,

Thanks for that.

Hmmm. Only ten cores may be an issue although clock speed is good. The 12 core i9 7920x may be an option. It clocks higher than the TR1950x (but probably not the 2950x) in Puget System Resolve 14 benchmarks. If going with an Intel cpu/ Deluxe MB then I'd probably opt for a P5000 GPU. Also RAM at a faster CL and higher frequency that is compatible would be great. Also I'd like the best RAM slot config for software performance.

Also is the cooler enough for heavy work loads?

cheers

Due South

Thanks Thomas.

Only a few more tweaks.

I'd like to go back to the i9 7900x 10 core Unlocked CPU and swap out the Quadro P5000 with a 1080Ti Reference Edition GPU. We can also reduce the power supply to an 850w.

This is to reduce initial cost until I've got the platform swap under control and tested the software/hardware responsiveness.

Or we can keep the P5000 if you can match PB Tech's price of $2298.85.

https://www.pbtech.co.nz/search?sf=p5000

Cheers

S

Edited by user Wednesday, 26 September 2018 3:06:15 PM(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified

Hi There,

I've updated your new spec. as shown above, though I've kept the Noctua D15 for better and quieter cooling performance and included the Nvidia P5000 with the requested price match.

No worries, is there anything else you'd like to change or would you simply prefer to proceed with the order?

Also the quote number has an asterix in it which may cause issues with payment fields when using ASB banking. Your account is ASB so just checking that the quote number is correct.

Great. I've paid. Here's the link to screenshot of payment.

https://drive.google.com...89KOwDWjYUZA_uy_HDmnhmDy

Please be aware of PCI slot config for DaVinci Resolve and ensure appropriate Nvidia drivers are installed if possible.

Shipping address is:

S Flyger
Due South Films
44A Main Road
RD1 Governors Bay
Lyttelton 8971

Thanks

Scott

Great, thanks for that, we'll get underway asap

Morning Due South Films,

We're currently in the final stages of testing and checking off your new system, we'll be shipping it out this afternoon :)

Here's a screen capture of the config you sent me. All ok except for the RAM.

[img=https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JBjwOIE4YbW8KDXWq-tDRu2yX8Mpk4J4/view?usp=sharing]Screen Capture of config you sent me.[/img]