Gaming/Animation Build - New PC Build

sm987

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Jul 16, 2013
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Hey everyone,

I've been lurking the forums looking at suggested builds around my price range, and I've been following this pcpartpicker list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/SrOy

I've been a long time mac user but decided that I want to go back into PC Gaming and my old mac takes a while to use resource intensive programs.


Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: 2-3 weeks

Budget Range: $1500-$1800 depending on rebates/bang for buck

System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming/animation and graphics (CS6/Blender/Unity/video)

Are you buying a monitor: Maybe, have a 40" LG TV I was planning on using but may not be the same; IPS not needed



Parts to Upgrade: All

Do you need to buy OS: Yes

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Any within US. Have microcenter around the corner; amazon.com, newegg.com

Location: Detroit Metro

Parts Preferences: N/A

Overclocking: Prob not

SLI or Crossfire: Maybe

Your Monitor Resolution: TV is 42LH40 (I think);

Additional Comments: Main priority is heat; the computer will be in the office so noise won't be an issue.

And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Haven't had a new PC in a long time

Thanks for the help!
 
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this is how i would do it
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1cZVm

if you are not to SLI in the future, id suggest downgrading to a xfx 550w psu instead. in this build i also used windows 7 pro if you are going to expand your ram. if not, just stick with the premium. dual booting with mac osx is possible and shouldnt be much of a hassle with this rig as well as gigabyte boards are great for that purpose
this is how i would do it
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1cZVm

if you are not to SLI in the future, id suggest downgrading to a xfx 550w psu instead. in this build i also used windows 7 pro if you are going to expand your ram. if not, just stick with the premium. dual booting with mac osx is possible and shouldnt be much of a hassle with this rig as well as gigabyte boards are great for that purpose
 
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