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Final Build: looking to shave a couple bucks off it.(3D Rendering machine)

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December 13, 2013 9:27:18 AM

Hey y'all,

Here is my final pc build that I'm about to order.
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/bvold/saved/37fS

Looking to save a couple bucks on this build now. Anyone see any cost saving moves?

Thanks
Ben

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December 13, 2013 9:31:27 AM

not everybody needs a $350 motherboard or a $500 video card.
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December 13, 2013 9:34:50 AM

Nice build....The only thing I would suggest:

1) Do you need Windows 7 Professional - or can you use Windows 7 Home? Pro comes with networking components that are commonly utilized in a office environment (i.e. membership to a domain (windows server networking), remote desktop features) - where the home edition does not have those components - you can save about $50 there.

2) CPU and Mobo are great choices, but there are very few programs out there (even games) that can maximize them to their full potential. For most current and short-term games, the i5-3550 maxes out game performance at $200-$225, so spending $574 on the processor is a bit of overkill....although I understand the "need for speed" :-)
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December 13, 2013 9:42:01 AM

ronintexas said:
Nice build....The only thing I would suggest:

1) Do you need Windows 7 Professional - or can you use Windows 7 Home? Pro comes with networking components that are commonly utilized in a office environment (i.e. membership to a domain (windows server networking), remote desktop features) - where the home edition does not have those components - you can save about $50 there.

2) CPU and Mobo are great choices, but there are very few programs out there (even games) that can maximize them to their full potential. For most current and short-term games, the i5-3550 maxes out game performance at $200-$225, so spending $574 on the processor is a bit of overkill....although I understand the "need for speed" :-)


Thanks for getting back to me!

1) I could try Windows 7 home. Someone recommended I use Pro but I honestly have no preference. I'm even open to Windows 8 but I've warned against it.
2) I actually don't play video games. This rig would be for work. I'm a 3D Generalist that does 3D illustrations for Advertising and Print. So I spend most of my days in 3D software.
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December 13, 2013 9:49:19 AM

The CPU/Mobo will definitely speed up illustrations - especially working in 3D. If you aren't connecting to a Windows Network via local LAN (i.e. actual office with Windows Servers) - you can save the money on Windows 7 Home Premium.
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December 13, 2013 9:58:26 AM

Ddue, i do seriously consider this too be a better build than what you have currently, but its entirely upto yourself!
Plus its a few hundred cheaper

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($198.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 EXTREME4 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($99.49 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($499.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($499.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Arctic White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.08 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: CoolMax 1000W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($88.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1935.44
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-13 12:57 EST-0500)
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December 13, 2013 9:58:51 AM

ronintexas said:
The CPU/Mobo will definitely speed up illustrations - especially working in 3D. If you aren't connecting to a Windows Network via local LAN (i.e. actual office with Windows Servers) - you can save the money on Windows 7 Home Premium.


For the price it better! Last week I had a nightmare last second client revision which required me to re-render out the illustration again in it's entirety which was about a 2hour render on my 27 inch iMac and the client needed it ASAP. I was planning on upgrading to a new iMac for Xmas but after that incident I realized I need something faster. So it seems like my options are a Custom Built PC or $5000 Mac pro.

I heard Windows 7 home has tons of Bloatware and to avoid it. Any thought on Windows 8? I thought that might be more friendly to me since I'm coming from an OSX environment.
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December 13, 2013 10:02:01 AM

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4930K 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor ($564.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X79-UP4 ATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($235.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($159.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($104.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Arctic White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.08 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($86.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1807.94
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-13 13:05 EST-0500)

If you aren't gaming, you don't need a 780. You might see if your programs can take advantage of a GPU, but I would suspect the most performance will come from the CPU, in which case the 4930 is a good choice. If you plan on overclocking a good bit, maybe consider a better cooler like the Noctua D14.
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December 13, 2013 10:02:45 AM

Windows 7 Home has options to install all or partial installation. Most of the "bloatware" are installed on pre-configured systems at the factory....I utilize Windows 7 Home Premium at home for 4 computers - the only difference at the office is the need to connect to a domain (at home I can use remote desktop to connect to the office PC - but can't connect directly to the network) and the ability to have someone remote desktop to your PC (you can use teamviewer if needed or similar product).
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December 13, 2013 10:16:14 AM

Transmaniacon said:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4930K 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor ($564.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X79-UP4 ATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($235.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($159.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($104.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Arctic White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.08 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($86.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1807.94
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-13 13:05 EST-0500)

If you aren't gaming, you don't need a 780. You might see if your programs can take advantage of a GPU, but I would suspect the most performance will come from the CPU, in which case the 4930 is a good choice. If you plan on overclocking a good bit, maybe consider a better cooler like the Noctua D14.


Thank you so much for this list. I hadn't considered going to a 770. Mostly I need the GPU for better viewport performance in heavy poly scenes.
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