- Mar 21, 2013
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Greetings! I’m Mike, and I’m a Lurk-a-Holic. I’ve accepted the fact I needed to register and seek guidance from the wise
I will try to provide as much detail as I can, but I would like to introduce the short and sweet version of my conceptual build, and I will provide more details and history at the bottom. I need help to avoid “going over the top” and suggestions in correct component utilization for our needs.
I am replacing my current build (from early 2007) for a quality home based Workstation PC with the potential to last many years from now and houses the ability for AutoCAD 2013, Revit, Adobe Acrobat Pro Xl, LiveCycle Designer ES5(for design only), Perhaps CS# in the future, Internet Surfing/Lurking TomsHardware, STRONG Multitasking. My wife will be using the AutoCAD and Revit when she wants to take her work home. As of now, she does not do serious rendering, but does 3D none the less. She says the current system is sufficient (Intel D975xbx2, 8gb DDR2, Q6700, MSI 8800 GTS). I will be using everything else, am also trying to learn basic programming (20 years later, again) I haven’t gamed in 5-6 years, not really important but the option would be nice.
Budget Range: Approx. $1,000 +/- $300 (ideally) I have the money, I just don’t want to buy a $50,000 Dodge Charger to take the kids to Chucky Cheese.
Approximate Purchase Date: I would like to complete the build be the end of April. Ideally, I would like to use the current rig as a home based NAS.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: , Adobe Acrobat Pro Xl, AutoCAD 2013, Revit, LiveCycle Designer ES5, Perhaps CS# in the future, Internet Surfing/Lurking TomsHardware, STRONG Multitasking
Are you buying a monitor: Just Purchased Dell UltraSharp U2412m 1900x1200 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824260047
Parts to Upgrade: Need Guidance: GPU Currently have MSI 8800 GTS, considering reusing. PSU Can’t recall make/model. It is 750w non-modular. It was extremely popular in ’06-’07. Seems to be running fine, but it’s old, and I don’t like all the extra cabling. Would prefer a modular unit. Case Antec 900 v1. I like it, however I LOATH the cable management. I don’t need all the lights and flare. I would prefer Good Cable Management, access to both sides of the MoBo, decent work room, tool less HDD/SDD swap, good air flow. I have big hands and butterfingers, FWIW.
Do you need to buy OS: No I own a copy of Win 7 Premium with an unused Win 8 upgrade at bay.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: I love and have been loyal to Newegg, however, open to alternative options from partspicker.
Location: Knoxville, TN, USA
Parts Preferences: I Prefer Intel, but not closed minded to AMD options.
Overclocking: Maybe: I would like to have to option and to learn more about it by trial and error, worried about losing VT technology for overclocking option.
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe/ probably not
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1200 I am upgrading to a dell 24” 1920x1200. I desire the extra real estate, and I believe this is ideal for my build. Still own 2 19” 19x4’s
Additional Comments: I have been looking at a lot of other post, and I am debating between i7-3770, i7-3770k, and 3750k with a variation of z77 mobo. It seems a workstation GPU is the same as a gaming with strict drivers, which, can be managed with modern hardware but without the cost. I need some guidance on that as well. I would like no less than 16gb RAM to avoid headache upgrading ram in the future (lesson learned), and a case that is manageable and efficient. It doesn’t have to be a flash in the pan, but decent and mature in thought.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: THE LONG STORY. I just finished upgrading my Intel D975xbx2 MoBo with an SSD, maxed out DDR2, and a Q6700 from E6400 in hopes to extend its life, which, I believe would have been fine. While doing that, I was trying to use an old “Goldfish” MoBo with a P5 LG775 as my new NAS using NAS4FREE and FREENAS. As it turns out, the P5 just couldn’t handle the traffic, and would crash and burn. My dilemma was either build a new low budget i3 NAS or use my existing system as the NAS and have a new system “take the watch” so to speak. I have decided that it may cost more up front, it is more cost effective long term. I’m pretty much asking for advice on a new system build with and some reassurance that my old build (with either the E6400 or Q6700) will be a good NAS.
I would like to apologize ahead of time if I am of bad ettic, grammar, or description and would greatly appreciate your guidance and help.
I will try to provide as much detail as I can, but I would like to introduce the short and sweet version of my conceptual build, and I will provide more details and history at the bottom. I need help to avoid “going over the top” and suggestions in correct component utilization for our needs.
I am replacing my current build (from early 2007) for a quality home based Workstation PC with the potential to last many years from now and houses the ability for AutoCAD 2013, Revit, Adobe Acrobat Pro Xl, LiveCycle Designer ES5(for design only), Perhaps CS# in the future, Internet Surfing/Lurking TomsHardware, STRONG Multitasking. My wife will be using the AutoCAD and Revit when she wants to take her work home. As of now, she does not do serious rendering, but does 3D none the less. She says the current system is sufficient (Intel D975xbx2, 8gb DDR2, Q6700, MSI 8800 GTS). I will be using everything else, am also trying to learn basic programming (20 years later, again) I haven’t gamed in 5-6 years, not really important but the option would be nice.
Budget Range: Approx. $1,000 +/- $300 (ideally) I have the money, I just don’t want to buy a $50,000 Dodge Charger to take the kids to Chucky Cheese.
Approximate Purchase Date: I would like to complete the build be the end of April. Ideally, I would like to use the current rig as a home based NAS.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: , Adobe Acrobat Pro Xl, AutoCAD 2013, Revit, LiveCycle Designer ES5, Perhaps CS# in the future, Internet Surfing/Lurking TomsHardware, STRONG Multitasking
Are you buying a monitor: Just Purchased Dell UltraSharp U2412m 1900x1200 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824260047
Parts to Upgrade: Need Guidance: GPU Currently have MSI 8800 GTS, considering reusing. PSU Can’t recall make/model. It is 750w non-modular. It was extremely popular in ’06-’07. Seems to be running fine, but it’s old, and I don’t like all the extra cabling. Would prefer a modular unit. Case Antec 900 v1. I like it, however I LOATH the cable management. I don’t need all the lights and flare. I would prefer Good Cable Management, access to both sides of the MoBo, decent work room, tool less HDD/SDD swap, good air flow. I have big hands and butterfingers, FWIW.
Do you need to buy OS: No I own a copy of Win 7 Premium with an unused Win 8 upgrade at bay.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: I love and have been loyal to Newegg, however, open to alternative options from partspicker.
Location: Knoxville, TN, USA
Parts Preferences: I Prefer Intel, but not closed minded to AMD options.
Overclocking: Maybe: I would like to have to option and to learn more about it by trial and error, worried about losing VT technology for overclocking option.
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe/ probably not
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1200 I am upgrading to a dell 24” 1920x1200. I desire the extra real estate, and I believe this is ideal for my build. Still own 2 19” 19x4’s
Additional Comments: I have been looking at a lot of other post, and I am debating between i7-3770, i7-3770k, and 3750k with a variation of z77 mobo. It seems a workstation GPU is the same as a gaming with strict drivers, which, can be managed with modern hardware but without the cost. I need some guidance on that as well. I would like no less than 16gb RAM to avoid headache upgrading ram in the future (lesson learned), and a case that is manageable and efficient. It doesn’t have to be a flash in the pan, but decent and mature in thought.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: THE LONG STORY. I just finished upgrading my Intel D975xbx2 MoBo with an SSD, maxed out DDR2, and a Q6700 from E6400 in hopes to extend its life, which, I believe would have been fine. While doing that, I was trying to use an old “Goldfish” MoBo with a P5 LG775 as my new NAS using NAS4FREE and FREENAS. As it turns out, the P5 just couldn’t handle the traffic, and would crash and burn. My dilemma was either build a new low budget i3 NAS or use my existing system as the NAS and have a new system “take the watch” so to speak. I have decided that it may cost more up front, it is more cost effective long term. I’m pretty much asking for advice on a new system build with and some reassurance that my old build (with either the E6400 or Q6700) will be a good NAS.
I would like to apologize ahead of time if I am of bad ettic, grammar, or description and would greatly appreciate your guidance and help.
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