Dual 1440p System Requirements?

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Approximate Purchase Date: Within 2 weeks.

System Usage: The goal is be able to run two 1440p monitors for 3D CAD modeling on one while looking at a 3D laser scan of a building on the other (actively renders in a program, not just a picture). If the machine would be used for any gaming, it'd be reduced to one monitor, and tolerable to run on medium settings.

Are you buying a monitor: Yes, two 27" 1440p monitors.

Parts to Upgrade: Need all parts.

Do you need to buy OS: No, have Windows 8.1 Pro

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: No preference.

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, US

Parts Preferences: Prefer Intel CPU and Nvidia GPU

Overclocking: Probably not

SLI or Crossfire: Yes, because it probably requires it.

Your Monitor Resolution: 2560x1440 AND 2560x1440

Additional Comments: I left budget out because I want input on how much a build would cost in order for the modeling software to run fairly smoothly. Not looking for the fastest rendering machine out there.
 
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For modeling software, what you picked would run it fine.

If you wanted to go better, i7 4930k six core $550, Asus deluxe $250 or Asus rampage black $550 mobo, 32gb ram (20gb used for scratch disk), WD black (Seagate has horrible failure rate in last 16 months replaced all 3 of my Seagate drives via RMA almost twice a piece, lost all data), Samsung evo 256gb/512gb ssd $120-180, evga titan black sli ($999 a piece).

That said, overclocking isn't needed but its free performance, i7 yes (i5 gaming yes not rendering), you'll get a benefit from the 770's ($400 a piece for 4gb, and yes you want 4gb), 16gb enough yes but 32gb would allow you to make a ram disk if your software utilizes a scratch disk.

Edit** If this is more rendering...
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CPU: Intel Core i7-4790 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($303.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($30.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($137.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($146.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($77.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 4GB Dual FTW ACX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($294.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 4GB Dual FTW ACX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($294.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus PB278Q 27.0" Monitor ($489.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus PB278Q 27.0" Monitor ($489.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N15 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($27.98 @ OutletPC)

Total: $2495.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Is overclocking a huge benefit for rendering, 3D modeling, etc? Do I even need an i7, and instead go for an i5?

Do I need to go to two 770's instead of two 760's? Figured the 4GB was important because of the resolution.

Is 16GB enough RAM? Would I notice a significant increase in performance going to 32GB?
 
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For modeling software, what you picked would run it fine.

If you wanted to go better, i7 4930k six core $550, Asus deluxe $250 or Asus rampage black $550 mobo, 32gb ram (20gb used for scratch disk), WD black (Seagate has horrible failure rate in last 16 months replaced all 3 of my Seagate drives via RMA almost twice a piece, lost all data), Samsung evo 256gb/512gb ssd $120-180, evga titan black sli ($999 a piece).

That said, overclocking isn't needed but its free performance, i7 yes (i5 gaming yes not rendering), you'll get a benefit from the 770's ($400 a piece for 4gb, and yes you want 4gb), 16gb enough yes but 32gb would allow you to make a ram disk if your software utilizes a scratch disk.

Edit** If this is more rendering than gaming, a single titan black would cost just a few $$ more than sli 770's, be able to run your monitors, and have exceptional computing performance (has workstation class drivers). Would be the way I would go. If later you need to, easily add a second.
 
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