New workstation for webdesign/photoshop/local hosting $2000-$2500

WvanW

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I will let the company where I will order the parts configure the pc aswell. Im not an expert.

I am from the Netherlands.

Approximate Purchase Date: The closer the better.
Budget Range: $2000-$2500
System Usage from Most to Least Important:
- Photoshop
- Administration (software)
- Web development/design
- Website optimalisation
- Social Media
- Online marketing

Are you buying a monitor: Yes, multiple. Your advice is welcome!
Parts to Upgrade: None, it's a new build
Preferred Website(s) for Parts:
- hardware.info
- http://tweakers.net

- http://www.sicomputers.nl
- http://afuture.nl

Overclocking:No

The parts I have picked so far:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($285.98 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Gelid Solutions CC-TranQ-01-A 58.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($35.99 @ Mwave)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H87-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Tactical 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($169.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($162.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($83.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: ATI FirePro V5900 2GB Video Card ($419.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define XL R2 (Titanium Grey) ATX Full Tower Case ($122.06 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 660W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($167.93 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS90 DVD/CD Writer ($28.90 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Dell U2713HM 60Hz 27.0" Monitor ($584.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Dell U2913WM 60Hz 29.0" Monitor ($549.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $2712.79
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-03 09:09 EST-0500)


A few questions I would like to have anwsered:

- Is this the most bang for the buck?
- Are these parts compatible?
- Will this gpu handle those monitors?
- Should I go for the FirePro V5900 or the FirePro W5000?
- What do you think about the 2 monitors?
- Do I need something like a card reader?
- Would a Mac be a better option?

Please tell me what you think and post your suggestions, Im not a computer expert and would like to get the most out of it.


Thanks in advance!
 
MAYBE this build will represent your job as graphic & web designer

mini-ITX build, small, compact-size, sleek, elegant, powerfull

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($285.98 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Zalman CNPS8900 Extreme CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H87N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($115.97 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($162.84 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($162.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($83.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($269.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: BitFenix Prodigy (White) Mini ITX Tower Case ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS90 DVD/CD Writer ($28.90 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Dell U2713HM 60Hz 27.0" Monitor ($584.99 @ B&H)
Monitor: Dell U2913WM 60Hz 29.0" Monitor ($549.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $2395.61
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-03 10:40 EST-0500)

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you can compare the size with normal pc case
no one will believe that you do everything from that small "box"
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WvanW

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Nov 5, 2013
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So this will be more bang for the buck? THe gpu you suggested will be better for adobe software?
 

WvanW

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Nov 5, 2013
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Thanks again. Will it still fit in the case with an extra ssd? Im Also hoping some other members could reply with their knowledge and opinions. What would you buy if you could buy a new system for this budget?