$1100 Budget for 3d modeling, ACAD, Adobe... (- graphics and architecture programs) PC

SuzanaF

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Hi!
What is the best pc i can build (first time) with a 1100 budget.
Mostly for architecture 3D modeling software (Rhino, 3DS Max, Maxwell, ACAD...) and other graphics software like Indesign, Photoshop...

Thank you for your help!
 
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^Umm yeah I just gave him a pre-OCed type build which'll just require enabling XMP to get memory to full power and nothing else.
Well for that i7 and the Xeon I suggested, there's a big $60 difference which can be a deciding factor for the SSD on the rig. That build is anyways $50 over budget, and add $60 for i7 and $30 for cooler if you want to OC it.
A 3D development/ Modelling/ Arcitecture/ Designing oriented build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1241 V3 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($269.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 KILLER ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Trident X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($87.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($199.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($66.66 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1159.53
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-22 09:49 EDT-0400

That Xeon is just a locked i7 w/o the Integreted graphics, best for a developer's build.
16GB 2400MHz High speed RAM will be useful in CPU intensive tasks.
A good MoBo to support High speed RAM, also has upgradability in future.
A good GPU for the needs.
120GB SSD + 2TB HDD.
A good case, a very good PSU for the price.
Windows 8.1
 

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This is exactly the that I would suggest, except if you wish to save some more money, drop the Z97 for a H81 or a H97
 

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Thank you guys for your quick answer! Now I need to check these components and prices in my country (Slovenia) and see if I can save some money or spend it more :)
 

SuzanaF

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Another question...sorry if its dumb....you explained the deal with the cpu, but I don't understand :/ Which i7 can I choose up to $300, would Intel Core i7-4790 be ok?
 

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If you are not wanting to overclock, go ahead.
 
^Umm yeah I just gave him a pre-OCed type build which'll just require enabling XMP to get memory to full power and nothing else.
Well for that i7 and the Xeon I suggested, there's a big $60 difference which can be a deciding factor for the SSD on the rig. That build is anyways $50 over budget, and add $60 for i7 and $30 for cooler if you want to OC it.
 
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Hi guys, I'm still not done with my building, and these days I finally had some time to investigate and learn something more about parts. Again, this is my first build and I have a few more questions....

I tried to find the parts MeteorsRaining suggested in my country but not all of them are available. So I replaced them and also changed some of them and build this:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/d4QwD3

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/d4QwD3
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/d4QwD3/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.93 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($128.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Trident X Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($174.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($85.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($83.23 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280X 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($284.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Cooler Master i700 700W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($85.59 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)

Total: $1249.48


The question is how can I reduce the total amount for about 100-200$? I dont know which part will affect more the build's performance, can you help me? I now understand that I have to OC the memory to get 2400 MHz.

I'm also not sure about the Radeon R9 280x, I've found several tests that Geforce GTX 770 is slightly better? :/




 
Firstly, what site will you be using to get the components and where do you live?
Also, no need for any Intel 'K' CPU unless you want to OC. Same with MoBo, you don't need a Z MoBo, a H MoBo will be cheaper and fine.
You will not be OCing the memory, but will just need to enable XMP from BIOS and choose the right speed and timings to get the stated speed, its a one time affair.
Actually for graphics processing, Nvidia GPUs are better, a GTX 760 or 770 will be a better buy keeping that in perspective, but then talk about value for money in a tight build.
Don't go with that PSU, wattage doesn't matter as much as quality does, get any 600W+ PSU from EVGA/ Antec/ XFX/ SeaSonic, they all make high quality PSUs.
You can surely save some bucks by going with Xeon and H MoBo, provided they're available in your country.
 

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Well, I'm from Slovenia and I'm building it on this site: http://www.agt.si/sestavi/ :)
Thank you for the answer. You know, when you don't know so much about things, you just pick the more expensive just in case..sadly :/
I will take into account your advices. Please tell me just one more thing. When I'm enabling XMP - will that effect the guaranty of the computer?
 
Xeon E3 1231 v3:
http://www.agt.si/racunalniska-oprema/procesorji/intel-xeon-e3-1231-v3.html
H96 Pro:
http://www.agt.si/racunalniska-oprema/maticneplosce/asus-h97-pro.html
S12II 620W:
http://www.agt.si/racunalniska-oprema/napajalniki/Seasonic-s12II-620gb-620w.html
GTX 770 SC ACX:
http://www.agt.si/racunalniska-oprema/graficnekartice/evga-geforce-gtx-770-superclocked.html

I think this'll save you some bucks while not affecting the performance at all.

No enabling XMP WILL NOT void the warranty, you're just enabling the config to run the memory at the speed for which you've paid :)