First time build for 3d modeling & rendering, please help

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Hi, I'm planning to build my first PC for 3d works

I will need some advice on especially on the processor, motherboard and vga front


processor : i7 3770k
motherboard : intel dz77ga-70k
VGA : gtx 680 with 4GB memory

^will the system work well?
 
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I don't really think a 680 is necessary for 3d modeling/rendering. That's more CPU/RAM/SSD intensive than GPU by far. I would invest in the CPU/RAM and if you have extra, an SSD. There isn't a huge need for an expensive GPU if that's all you're doing, but it's up to you.
 
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yeah it would...might go with a different mobo as intel is exiting the mobo market and while they support will continue, i rather not be buying the last release of any company's product line. may i suggest a board by asus or asrock. as for your video card its great in games but compute perfomance is actually less the gtx580's...if you can swing it get a titan...they are ridiculous priced but for their compute performance is legendary for things like cad and 3d works....and gaming single gpu king. assuming i read your brief post correctly about modeling...other wise the gtx 680 is great
 
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oh, sorry
HDD : Seagate barracuda 7200 rpm 16mb cache 500gb
RAM : Corsair DDR3 CMSX16GX3M2A1600C10 (2 X 8GB)
resolution : 1440 x 900 for now

so for motherboard, is Asrock z77 extreme4 or extreme6 edition better than dz77ga-70k?

I'd be using mainly Maya, 3dsmax, zbrush, and adobe products like photoshop, aftereffect and premiere.

I was going to get Firepro w5000 for GPU, but some people suggested gtx680 instead
 
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Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: tomorrow or in 2 days

Budget Range: $1500

System Usage from Most to Least Important: 3d modeling, light gaming

Are you buying a monitor: Not for now

Parts to Upgrade: Processor, Motherboard, GPU, RAM

Do you need to buy OS: No

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com or amazon

Overclocking: Maybe (not now though)

SLI or Crossfire: Maybe (in the future, not now)

Your Monitor Resolution: 1440x900 or higher


And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: for smooth 3d modeling and rendering

thank you.
 
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Ah, I think I got the model number wrong then. I was gonna get this for a case
http://azzatek.com/csaz-301-techspec.html

and I'm gonna get a 750w psu, still not sure of which type i should get though. Does the model/brand matter?

umm so should I change the motherboard or is it good enough? Thanks

 
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for a psu i suggest seasonic, xfx (which uses seasonic), PC power and cooling (many are seasonic again), corsair...to name a few good ones and yes good ones matter. never cheap out on a PSU brand wise. i didn't see where you narrowed down the mobo list but the asrock ones you mentioned are good choices.

 
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So you need everything, what about a cooler?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($93.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 680 4GB Video Card ($519.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($98.81 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1312.24
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-22 00:52 EDT-0400)
 
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ah thank you, that got all I need, though I think I'm gonna change the motherboard to Asus P8Z77-V Pro

as for the cooler, I'm gonna get the one like Enermax ETS-T40-TB CPU Cooler With T.B.SILENCE PWM Twister Bearing Fan Compatible with latest Intel 2011/1366/1155 and AMD FM2/FM1/AM3+

or

COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus RR-B10-212P-G1 "Heatpipe Direct Contact" Long Life Sleeve 120mm CPU Cooler Compatible with Intel 1366/1155/775 and AMD FM1/FM2/AM3+

thank you for the help guys :D
 
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