I'm looking to buy a workstation for professional architectural work and need some advice before I finalize my decision. The main tasks I handle include 3D modeling in Revit and Rhino (with large models), rendering in V-Ray (both CPU and GPU), as well as real-time rendering with D5 and Twinmotion, plus using Photoshop. Currently, I'm considering the following build which costs around 3000€ in France:
- Ryzen 9 7900X
- RTX 5070 Ti 16GB
- 64GB DDR5 5600 CL46 (2x32)
- 1TB NVMe Gen4
- ASUS Prime X870-P WiFi
- Corsair RM750e (ATX 3.1)
- PCS FrostFlow 200 (air cooler)
- Fractal North case
I'm wondering if this configuration is worth the 3000€ for my workload or if there are smart adjustments I can make to bring the cost closer to 2500€ without significantly impacting performance. For instance, would dropping to a Ryzen 7 7700 help? Should I consider a different RAM speed or a different GPU? I'm looking for a stable workstation that will last 4-5 years, focusing on efficient professional performance rather than maximum FPS. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
2 Answers
You might not need such a high-end motherboard; a B850 would suffice for your needs. Also, think about whether 64GB of RAM is really necessary. You might save a good amount if you go down to 32GB, unless you're consistently working with very large models. Just a thought—Revit recommends at least 20 times the size of your RVT file for RAM, so that could guide your decision. The rest of your build looks solid, and for rendering, Nvidia is definitely the way to go.
Check the RAM and VRAM capacities for your GPU. You could potentially consider going with an RTX 4000 series card, as those provide better VRAM options. Also, remember that more cores and speed in your CPU will help with rendering efficiency, so look into those specifications when making your choices.
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