Which CPU and GPU? Building PC (3D Modeling, Rendering, Game Design, Animation)

I think it's the other way around. Ryzen motherboard is much more likely to be ready for future upgrades like Zen 2 than current mainstream Intel chipsets.

 

My i7-2600k has outlived two motherboards, six GPUs (admittedly because I used both crossfire and SLI) and two PSUs.

One motherboard was a recall. One was to improve stability. PSUs seemed to have issues with the power in my old house in spite of both a line conditioner and a ups.

 

AMD has already guaranteed AM4 Zen support until 2020. Intel CPU sockets usually are only good for 2 generations.

 

You guys have convinced me. I made my order. Waiting for the arrival

Thanks everyone for your insights and advice

 

https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/2017/...ls-of-performance-for-creative-professionals/

Looks like the extra mile to get a Titan Xp should be worth it.