Please advise on my first build. This desktop is broken down into 2 phases. It will be used mostly for 3d modeling, rendering, basic animations, and some video and graphic editing. I use Rhino, Maya, 3ds max, processing, CAD and Revit with a little photoshop/illustrator/premier/after effects. I don't game at all. Here is the first phase of parts to be purchased:
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/CS3000/saved/3dnH
CPU: Intel Core i7-3820 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($294.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus P9X79 LE ATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($229.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($157.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($159.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Xigmatek XAF-F1456 90.3 CFM 140mm Fan ($23.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($149.98 @ OutletPC)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($132.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC i2367Fh 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($158.62 @ TigerDirect)
Keyboard: SteelSeries Apex [RAW] Wired Gaming Keyboard ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1885.43
In phase 2 the upgrades are a 6-core processor, 64 gb of RAM, and 2 video cards:
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/CS3000/saved/3dt1
CPU: Intel Core i7-3930K 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($469.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus P9X79 LE ATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($229.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($157.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($157.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($157.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($157.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($159.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($249.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($249.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Xigmatek XAF-F1456 90.3 CFM 140mm Fan ($23.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($149.98 @ OutletPC)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($132.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC i2367Fh 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($158.62 @ TigerDirect)
Keyboard: SteelSeries Apex [RAW] Wired Gaming Keyboard ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2784.40
Would love to hear if phasing upgrades like this is a wise choice. Any suggestions? The only other thing I'm stumped on is whether or not to get windows 8.
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/CS3000/saved/3dnH
CPU: Intel Core i7-3820 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($294.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus P9X79 LE ATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($229.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($157.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($159.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Xigmatek XAF-F1456 90.3 CFM 140mm Fan ($23.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($149.98 @ OutletPC)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($132.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC i2367Fh 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($158.62 @ TigerDirect)
Keyboard: SteelSeries Apex [RAW] Wired Gaming Keyboard ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1885.43
In phase 2 the upgrades are a 6-core processor, 64 gb of RAM, and 2 video cards:
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/CS3000/saved/3dt1
CPU: Intel Core i7-3930K 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($469.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus P9X79 LE ATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($229.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($157.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($157.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($157.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($157.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($159.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($249.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($249.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Xigmatek XAF-F1456 90.3 CFM 140mm Fan ($23.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($149.98 @ OutletPC)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($132.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC i2367Fh 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($158.62 @ TigerDirect)
Keyboard: SteelSeries Apex [RAW] Wired Gaming Keyboard ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2784.40
Would love to hear if phasing upgrades like this is a wise choice. Any suggestions? The only other thing I'm stumped on is whether or not to get windows 8.
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