Please help!
I need the computer experts here to help me out with a build.
Monitor Setup:
Triple Monitor Setup: (3X) 27” AOC IPS -I2757FH 1920x1080
(Higher resolutions would be nice, but I don’t require it)
Main Use:
Adobe After Effects CS6
Adobe Photoshop CS6
Digital Illustration
Audio Recording
Animation
Video Editing
Web Design
Secondary Use:
Gaming (Skyrim, MMOs, Call of Duty, Battlefield, etc)
Notes:
I've noticed that most "design" oriented builds focus more on the # of cores like the Xeon (ie: Two 2.4GHz 6-Core Intel = 12 Cores), whereas for gaming, the emphasis is put on GPUs (ie: 2x Radeon 7970's).
I'm also undecided about 32Gb vs 64Gb of RAM, or more.
I need help with a build that can draw the line between overkill and true performance, has a very flexible mobo for upgrades (ie: more RAM, SLI/Crossfire, 2x CPU). I also do not have to run the games at the absolute highest resolution, but it would be nice to be somewhat high on the list. But again, gaming is secondary on my list, as this computer’s cost justification is a work-at-home computer that will be more design/production powered than gaming. I just don’t want to sacrifice too much in the gaming department. Also keep in mind the 3x 1920x1080 monitor setup.
Summary:
Is it possible to nail down a build between $2,500 - $3,500? To save costs initially, I’d like to find a very flexible/upgradeable motherboard and have a side-list of add-ons (ie: let’s start with a very flexible motherboard and only put in one Video Card, and as an upgrade option, I can add a 2nd card later for SLI/Crossfire. Another option is a mobo that will allow for 2 CPUs (ie: I can start with (1x) Xeon 6 core, and add a second down the road). Basically, let’s plan for the best, but scale back and keep costs down for the initial build.
Thanks a ton for the help!
I need the computer experts here to help me out with a build.
Monitor Setup:
Triple Monitor Setup: (3X) 27” AOC IPS -I2757FH 1920x1080
(Higher resolutions would be nice, but I don’t require it)
Main Use:
Adobe After Effects CS6
Adobe Photoshop CS6
Digital Illustration
Audio Recording
Animation
Video Editing
Web Design
Secondary Use:
Gaming (Skyrim, MMOs, Call of Duty, Battlefield, etc)
Notes:
I've noticed that most "design" oriented builds focus more on the # of cores like the Xeon (ie: Two 2.4GHz 6-Core Intel = 12 Cores), whereas for gaming, the emphasis is put on GPUs (ie: 2x Radeon 7970's).
I'm also undecided about 32Gb vs 64Gb of RAM, or more.
I need help with a build that can draw the line between overkill and true performance, has a very flexible mobo for upgrades (ie: more RAM, SLI/Crossfire, 2x CPU). I also do not have to run the games at the absolute highest resolution, but it would be nice to be somewhat high on the list. But again, gaming is secondary on my list, as this computer’s cost justification is a work-at-home computer that will be more design/production powered than gaming. I just don’t want to sacrifice too much in the gaming department. Also keep in mind the 3x 1920x1080 monitor setup.
Summary:
Is it possible to nail down a build between $2,500 - $3,500? To save costs initially, I’d like to find a very flexible/upgradeable motherboard and have a side-list of add-ons (ie: let’s start with a very flexible motherboard and only put in one Video Card, and as an upgrade option, I can add a 2nd card later for SLI/Crossfire. Another option is a mobo that will allow for 2 CPUs (ie: I can start with (1x) Xeon 6 core, and add a second down the road). Basically, let’s plan for the best, but scale back and keep costs down for the initial build.
Thanks a ton for the help!