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So last year I built a gaming pc, and now my parents want me to build them a pc for trading. Unfortunately they're pretty unsure what they want so in turn I am also pretty unsure what build to go with. I am also not 100% sure what sort of parts would be best for trading software so I thought I'd make this thread to see if anyone has any good suggestions.

Approximate Purchase Date: this week (as soon as possible)
Budget Range: none given (I'm guessing as much as it costs to be efficient without overkill)
System Usage: trading, storing data, making documents
Monitor: no, however my parents want it to support at least four monitors
OS: yes (windows 8 64 bit)
Preferred websites: none
Location: Illinois, USA
Part Preferences: Intel CPU, Nivida GPU
Overclocking: No
SLI/Crossfire: Maybe
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1200

Based on the requirements my parents have given me (max memory, lots of storage) here is my first attempt at a build...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4930K 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor ($568.98 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($299.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($132.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($149.97 @ OutletPC)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 Professional (OEM) (64-bit) ($137.98 @ Amazon)
Total: $1429.86
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-24 10:22 EST-0500)

Any help would be much appreciated! Mostly I would love suggestions on GPU, motherboard, and a case (looking for a sturdy low maintenance one)
 
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drbones8472
Those lower end cards that Bob suggested should be fine. especially if you go with 2 of them. No the eyewire and nvs stuff wont be a problem either. The new board you picked will be fine. As long as its the correct cpu socket and has the 2 PCI-E express slots in it (witch it does) it will work just fine. And yes, you dont need cards with high rendering power. You are just looking for cards with enough power to them to display both screens attached to them without any kind of graphical lag. So yes those cards would work, but I would still maybe try to find a version with a little more then 1GB of ram. If you cant they would still work. :)
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Well first off you don't need that powerful of a CPU or that much Memory. I would recommend an Intel 4770 CPU. Its a quad core but has more then enough power for what they want to do. You only really need more then 4 cores to a CPU if your using your PC as either a Folding Farm or for Rendering. The same thing goes with memory, you don't really need a huge amount unless you are doing those previously stated things. It will also save you a couple of hundred bucks. You should be able to get away with 16-24GB of Memory. Again This will save you money and I very seriously doubt that any programs used for trading use more then 16GB of Memory. Considering the PC will be using 4 monitors I would suggest a couple of mid ranged 2GB cards. Because you are wanting 4 monitor support, and only just above 1080p each and you aren't going to be gaming on this rig you don't need such a powerful cards. You should not need to SLI them either. Just use 2 monitors for each of the GPU's and you will be fine. Now as far as a case goes, I would just say pick out one you (or your parents) like with good air flow. Its all about keeping the temps down. Everything else on your list is just fine.

Sorry I have no idea how to show the links as the product name.
Intel 4770
CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=19-116-901 ($339.99)+Free Shipping

MSI: MSI Z87-G55 LGA 1150 Intel Z87
Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130727 ($134.99)+ $7.87 Shipping

G.SKILL Ripjaws Z Series 16GB (4 x 4GB)
Memory: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231499 ($134.99)+Free Shipping.

MSI: MSI N760-2GD5/OC GeForce GTX 760 2GB x2
GPU:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127744 ($249.99x2)+$5.92each Shipping
Total Cost(Including shipping):$1129.66

Now if you go with the parts I have listed instead of the counterparts that you have, you will save:
CPU: $228.99
Memory: $165.00
Total: $363.99 (Not including your prices for shipping because I have no idea what they were.)

Also, I noticed that you hadn't selected a Power Supply yet. :) So I went ahead and found a good one for ya.
CORSAIR HX Series HX750 750W
PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139010 ($129.99)+Free Shipping.
It is fully modular so you only have to use the cords you want to use instead of having all the cords taking up room in the case. It also has the 4x6+2 pins you will be needing for the 2 GPU's.

Well I hope it helps. In any case I hope it gives you a better idea of what you should need without going overboard. :)
 
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As long as they aren't playing games, you don't need a high end graphics card. Just get 2 5450's for 20 each. All they are used for is to display the program (not render graphics) so any graphics card would work. If there were only 3 displays you could go off of integrated as well.
 
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Hey guys thanks for the replies! I downgraded the CPU and RAM as per suggested, and also picked up the power supply drbones suggested. It's actually the one I use in my gaming PC so I am quite happy to use it again!

For the GPU I did some more research and am honestly even more confused. I plan on doing two GPUs as suggested, but is a bare bones card like the 5450s bob hays suggested really sufficient? I get that a gtx card with 3d support and stuff might be unnecessary, but it just feels weird considering such simple cards. Also it's a bit hard to get a gauge on their reliability as most reviews seem to be from gamers.

Anyways here is the build I have so far taking consideration of both replies...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI Z87M-G43 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($104.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston 24GB (3 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($224.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($132.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($146.27 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 5450 1GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($35.28 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 5450 1GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($35.28 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($42.92 @ B&H)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($149.98 @ OutletPC)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 Professional (OEM) (64-bit) ($137.98 @ Amazon)
Total: $1468.63
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-25 11:34 EST-0500)

I realized after I put it on that I actually picked a different mobo than drbones suggested. Is there a large different between the two boards? Thanks again!

edit: Also I encountered a lot of stuff about eyewire and nvs cards while doing research for GPU. Those would be unnecessary in my case right since I am looking for multiple displays without high rendering power?
 
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Those lower end cards that Bob suggested should be fine. especially if you go with 2 of them. No the eyewire and nvs stuff wont be a problem either. The new board you picked will be fine. As long as its the correct cpu socket and has the 2 PCI-E express slots in it (witch it does) it will work just fine. And yes, you dont need cards with high rendering power. You are just looking for cards with enough power to them to display both screens attached to them without any kind of graphical lag. So yes those cards would work, but I would still maybe try to find a version with a little more then 1GB of ram. If you cant they would still work. :)
 
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Getting a high end GPU is like getting an i7 for using Word. Ya it'll work, but you don't need it. Any basic pentium will do just as well. In this case a high end GPU will help for games and other things that can take advantage of it, but since what they need doesn't require much graphic processing, two 5450's will do fine.

As for reliability, just get it from a quality brand. The asus one's should serve you well.
 
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