Hi guys, I'm building my first computer to replace my old Dell XPS 420. I've already replaced the memory, graphics card, hard-drives and PSU..etc, but after spending a couple days reading and learning on this forum, I've resolved to finally build my own system so that I can upgrade/expand it easier in the future.
I'll be using my new system for both work (Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D, Premiere, Photoshop, Visual Studio...etc) and gaming (Skyrim, Civ 4, Battlefield 3). I don't plan on overclocking until I educate myself a little more (on this forum), but I suspect that eventually it's something I'll do.
I'd appreciate any advice on the components I have selected, feedback on the overall build or if there are any compatibility issues or other Red flags. Thank you in advance!
Case: Corsair Graphite 600T (I've already purchased this)
CPU: Intel Core i7 3930K 6-core (LGA 2011)
MOBO: Asus Rampage IV Extreme (LGA 2011)
PSU: Corsair AX760 (Platinum certified) (I've already purchased this as well)
GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 650 Ti (2GB)
Memory: Corsair DDR3 Vengeance (16 or 32 GB, I haven't decided yet)
CPU cooler: Cooler Master V6 GT
SSD: Samsung 840 Evo (500GB) - This will be my OS/Software drive
HDD: 2 X WD Caviar Black (1TB) - One for media and one for work projects
OD: Samsung Black DVD/CD drive
OP: Windows 7 Professional
So, beyond any general opinion or advice on the build I had a couple specific questions:
I plan to do a lot of motion graphics works (2D and 3D), is the processor and the amount of RAM sufficient?
I'm hoping that this build will "future proof" me (however much that's even possible). Is the Rampage IV motherboard with the LGA 2011 socket a good way to go?
Lastly, I don't really have a "hard" budget, but I'd like to keep things as close to $2K as possible. I'm willing to spend more on a specific component if there is a good justification for it.
Thanks again guys!
I'll be using my new system for both work (Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D, Premiere, Photoshop, Visual Studio...etc) and gaming (Skyrim, Civ 4, Battlefield 3). I don't plan on overclocking until I educate myself a little more (on this forum), but I suspect that eventually it's something I'll do.
I'd appreciate any advice on the components I have selected, feedback on the overall build or if there are any compatibility issues or other Red flags. Thank you in advance!
Case: Corsair Graphite 600T (I've already purchased this)
CPU: Intel Core i7 3930K 6-core (LGA 2011)
MOBO: Asus Rampage IV Extreme (LGA 2011)
PSU: Corsair AX760 (Platinum certified) (I've already purchased this as well)
GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 650 Ti (2GB)
Memory: Corsair DDR3 Vengeance (16 or 32 GB, I haven't decided yet)
CPU cooler: Cooler Master V6 GT
SSD: Samsung 840 Evo (500GB) - This will be my OS/Software drive
HDD: 2 X WD Caviar Black (1TB) - One for media and one for work projects
OD: Samsung Black DVD/CD drive
OP: Windows 7 Professional
So, beyond any general opinion or advice on the build I had a couple specific questions:
I plan to do a lot of motion graphics works (2D and 3D), is the processor and the amount of RAM sufficient?
I'm hoping that this build will "future proof" me (however much that's even possible). Is the Rampage IV motherboard with the LGA 2011 socket a good way to go?
Lastly, I don't really have a "hard" budget, but I'd like to keep things as close to $2K as possible. I'm willing to spend more on a specific component if there is a good justification for it.
Thanks again guys!