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Zlurz

Zlurz

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Hey guys, i just finished picking out all my parts for my friends build which he needs for 3D Modeling and Rendering and a bit of gaming wouldn't hurt. I know rendering is CPU dependent (most of the time..well always) but i also wanted to pick out a mid range GPU that could handle 3D amimation and such since the CPU will do all the rendering. I was thinking of adding a Radeon 7870 but then i realized 3D modeling is best suited for nvidia (From what i've heard and read) So i need a Decent GPU that can handle that for around $200. Also could you guys look over my build and make sure everything is good to go before i order the parts? i have to be certain that all the parts will be compatible and will work with each other or i'm F****d. Feel free to make any suggestions and please let me know if there are any issues or concerns you might have.
So in conclusion.
- Suggest a GPU for $200
- Please look over my build!
Thanks!

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Xysf
 
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HiTechObsessed
A lot of that kind of stuff actually benefits from NVIDIA's CUDA tech, so I would go with an NVIDIA card. The 660 would probably be your best bet right now. Here's your build with the 660 added, but changed from the Raidmax PSU to a much better Antec one, as Raidmax is crap:

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CPU: Intel Core i7-4771 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty H87 Performance ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Value 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($79.32 @ Amazon)...
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A lot of that kind of stuff actually benefits from NVIDIA's CUDA tech, so I would go with an NVIDIA card. The 660 would probably be your best bet right now. Here's your build with the 660 added, but changed from the Raidmax PSU to a much better Antec one, as Raidmax is crap:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4771 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty H87 Performance ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Value 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($79.32 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($80.39 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: StarTech PEX300WN2X2 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($24.68 @ OutletPC)
Case: NZXT Source 530 ATX Full Tower Case ($99.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DVD-E818AAT/BLK/B/GEN DVD/CD Drive ($18.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1188.30
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-21 17:22 EST-0500)
 
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Zlurz

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The gtx 660 needs a 24a from the 12v rail. WIll the power supply you suggested be able to give out 24a? I found this in the specs
+3.3V@22A,+5V@22A,+12V@38A,-12V@0.3A,+5VSB@3A
It goes up to 38a so im guessing it's more than capable right?
 
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Zlurz

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Last question i swear! What power connector does the 660 need?
just one 6 pin? or two 6 pins?
 
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