V-Ray / 3ds Max Workstation – Ryzen 7 9700X / RTX 5070 Ti

A capable professional V-Ray and 3ds Max workstation with 16GB of GPU memory at an accessible entry price.

This Professional V-Ray / 3ds Max Workstation is designed for freelance visualisation artists, sole practitioners and design professionals taking their first step into a dedicated GPU rendering platform. Built around the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — an 8-core Zen 5 processor with a 5.5GHz boost clock and a highly efficient 65W thermal profile — and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti with 16GB of GDDR7 memory, this system delivers genuine professional rendering performance at a price point accessible to individual professionals and small practices.

Built and tested in the UK by Punch Technology, every system comes with a 3-year parts and labour warranty and is typically delivered within 7–10 working days to UK mainland addresses, backed by over 30 years of workstation building experience and our status as an AMD Elite System Builder.

The 2TB NVMe SSD provides fast application loading and responsive scene access for V-Ray, Lumion, Enscape and other GPU-accelerated tools, while 64GB of DDR5 6000MHz memory ensures the system handles complex scenes and multi-application workflows without memory pressure. Two free DIMM slots allow straightforward expansion to 128GB should project requirements grow.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the key strength of this system. Critically, it carries the same 16GB of GDDR7 memory as the RTX 5080 — meaning scene complexity and VRAM-limited workloads in Lumion, Enscape, D5 Render and V-Ray GPU are handled on equal terms. The RTX 5070 Ti’s 8,960 CUDA cores deliver strong OptiX and CUDA acceleration for rendering and denoising, with full NVIDIA Studio driver support ensuring stability and compatibility across professional creative applications. For CPU rendering in V-Ray and Chaos Corona, the Ryzen 7 9700X’s 8 Zen 5 cores provide solid multi-threaded performance well suited to the workloads of a freelance or small studio environment.

The Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE ARGB dual-tower air cooler is substantially oversized for the Ryzen 7 9700X’s 65W TDP — by design. Running well within its thermal limits at all times, the system operates extremely quietly under typical workstation use, rendering loads and even sustained CPU render sessions. This makes it an excellent choice for home studio and shared office environments where noise levels matter.

Housed in the Fractal Design Epoch with a solid side panel, the system presents the same clean, professional aesthetic as the higher systems in the Punch Technology V-Ray workstation range, with a compact mid-tower footprint suited to desk and studio environments alike.

Connectivity is comprehensive via the Gigabyte X870 Eagle WiFi 7 motherboard, with dual USB4 Type-C ports at 40Gbps, integrated Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 and 2.5GbE wired networking — providing flexibility for both fixed studio and home working setups.

This system is best suited to freelance architects, visualisation artists and design professionals who need a capable, quiet and professionally styled V-Ray workstation with strong GPU memory capacity and long-term upgrade potential, without the cost of a full studio platform.

Ideal for:

• V-Ray GPU and hybrid CPU/GPU rendering
• Chaos Corona CPU and GPU rendering
• Lumion, Enscape and D5 Render real-time architectural visualisation
• Twinmotion real-time rendering and VR walkthroughs
• Octane Render and Redshift GPU rendering pipelines
• Professional 3ds Max and Cinema 4D production workflows
• Blender Cycles and EEVEE rendering
• SketchUp, Rhino and AutoCAD with V-Ray integration
• Autodesk Revit with Enscape or V-Ray for Revit
• KeyShot product and industrial rendering
• Arnold GPU and CPU rendering
• Freelance professionals and sole practitioners

Full Specification

FAQ

Is this system suitable for V-Ray GPU rendering and Lumion?
Yes. The RTX 5070 Ti carries the same 16GB of GDDR7 memory as the RTX 5080, meaning scene capacity and VRAM-limited workloads in V-Ray GPU, Lumion and Enscape are handled on equal terms to the higher systems in this range. Where the RTX 5070 Ti differs is in raw compute throughput — renders will take modestly longer than on an RTX 5080, but scene complexity is not restricted by memory capacity.

Is 8 cores enough for professional rendering?
For GPU-led rendering workflows — which is the primary use case for this system — the CPU workload is relatively light, and 8 Zen 5 cores at up to 5.5GHz is more than sufficient for scene preparation, geometry processing and supporting the GPU. For CPU rendering in V-Ray or Chaos Corona, the 9700X performs solidly in the context of freelance and small studio workloads. Professionals who regularly run overnight CPU render farms or very large CPU render jobs may benefit from stepping up to the 12-core Ryzen 9 9900X system in this range.

Why is the system so quiet?
The Ryzen 7 9700X has a 65W TDP — one of the lowest of any current high-performance desktop processor. The Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE ARGB is rated to 280W TDP, meaning it is operating at less than a quarter of its thermal capacity under typical workloads. This results in extremely low fan speeds, very quiet operation and excellent long-term thermal stability — making the system well suited to home studios and shared office environments.

Is this system suitable for Enscape and real-time visualisation?
Yes. Enscape, Lumion and D5 Render are all GPU-dependent, and the RTX 5070 Ti’s 16GB of GDDR7 VRAM allows detailed architectural scenes to run at high quality settings and smooth frame rates. The system is equally well suited to Twinmotion walkthroughs and VR presentation workflows commonly used in architectural practice.

Is Windows 11 Home suitable for professional use?
Windows 11 Home is fully compatible with all professional rendering and visualisation software listed above. The primary limitation compared to Windows 11 Professional is the absence of Remote Desktop hosting. If you need to access this workstation remotely from another PC, a Windows 11 Pro upgrade is available through our configurator. Please contact us if you require further guidance before ordering.

What does the warranty cover?
This system is covered by a 3-year parts and labour Return to Base (RTB) warranty. In the event of a component failure, you return the system to Punch Technology and we repair or replace the faulty parts and return it to you at no additional cost. Our team is also available for ongoing technical support throughout the warranty period.

Can this system be upgraded later?
Yes. Two M.2 slots and four SATA ports are available for additional storage, and two free DIMM slots allow a straightforward upgrade to 128GB of RAM. The X870 platform’s PCIe 5.0 support ensures compatibility with future GPU generations. Contact our team to discuss upgrade or custom configuration options.