Is This a Good Build ?

MonkerVFX · Sep 28, 2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/4nk2jX

I will be using this for architecture. Programs like: AutoCad / Photoshop / Outlook open all the time and music playing in the background

Dat_Robot · Sep 28, 2014

Go for a 4690k other than that its good

MonkerVFX · Sep 28, 2014

Dat_Robot :

pcpartpicker.com says that 4690k isnt compatible with the build

M0j0jojo · Sep 28, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.49 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($128.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($85.59 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB DirectCU II Video Card ($293.50 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1085.49
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-28 15:25 EDT-0400

MonkerVFX · Sep 28, 2014

M0j0jojo :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.49 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($128.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($85.59 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB DirectCU II Video Card ($293.50 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1085.49
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-28 15:25 EDT-0400

Thank you Very much

davidbenpark · Sep 28, 2014

MonkerVFX :

M0j0jojo :

Thank you Very much

I'm no expert, but you may be better going for the new GTX 970 over the GTX 780. I'm building a very similar rig and decided to go for the 970 after seeing the reviews.

M0j0jojo · Sep 28, 2014

davidbenpark :

MonkerVFX :

I'm no expert, but you may be better going for the new GTX 970 over the GTX 780. I'm building a very similar rig and decided to go for the 970 after seeing the reviews.

I tried to do it, but it didnt fit in his budget unless you take out the ssd. but nonetheless he will get over 70+FPS in 1080P with GTX 780.

davidbenpark · Sep 28, 2014

M0j0jojo :

davidbenpark :

I tried to do it, but it didnt fit in his budget unless you take out the ssd. but nonetheless he will get over 70+FPS in 1080P with GTX 780.

Makes sense - I'm looking at UK prices and they are practically the same so your numbers must be different.

RazerZ · Sep 28, 2014

davidbenpark :

MonkerVFX :

I'm no expert, but you may be better going for the new GTX 970 over the GTX 780. I'm building a very similar rig and decided to go for the 970 after seeing the reviews.

If you want build advice make a new thread, but he could have went with a locked i5 and H97 motherboard to fit in the 970.

davidbenpark · Sep 28, 2014

RazerZ :

davidbenpark :

MonkerVFX :

I'm no expert, but you may be better going for the new GTX 970 over the GTX 780. I'm building a very similar rig and decided to go for the 970 after seeing the reviews.

If you want build advice make a new thread, but he could have went with a locked i5 and H97 motherboard to fit in the 970.

Ok, fair enough.

MonkerVFX · Sep 28, 2014

guys remember, this is a computer for AutoCad and photoshop, not for gaming and video edditing.

M0j0jojo · Sep 28, 2014

MonkerVFX :

Autocad is more of a GPU based software, not sure about Photoshop, i think its cpu based.

RazerZ · Sep 28, 2014

AutoCAD and Photoshop are both heavily CPU dependent.

M0j0jojo · Sep 28, 2014

AutoCad is not CPU intensive, its more GPU intensive, and now that I think about it, its better to go with Quadro series.

RazerZ · Sep 28, 2014

M0j0jojo :

Which is better for CAD, an A6 5400k paired with a HD 7950 or an i5 haswell paired with a GT 620?

M0j0jojo · Sep 28, 2014

RazerZ :

None, with the AMD one you paired a shitty CPU with a godd GPU, and in the intel you paired a Good CPU with a shitty GPU.

MonkerVFX · Sep 28, 2014

so is this the final build ?

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Tdb7Mp

M0j0jojo · Sep 28, 2014

MonkerVFX :

You are not going to be gaming right?

MonkerVFX · Sep 28, 2014

M0j0jojo :

0 gaming

M0j0jojo · Sep 28, 2014

MonkerVFX :

Go with this one then, tell us if this is too expensive PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($297.27 @ TigerDirect)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($85.50 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PNY Quadro K2000 2GB Video Card ($399.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1196.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-28 16:58 EDT-0400

RazerZ · Sep 28, 2014

M0j0jojo :

RazerZ :

None, with the AMD one you paired a shitty CPU with a godd GPU, and in the intel you paired a Good CPU with a shitty GPU.

Just curious, but which CAD programs do you use?

MonkerVFX · Sep 28, 2014

RazerZ :

M0j0jojo :

Just curious, but which CAD programs do you use?

Idk, cause my dad's an architect, he asked me to build a pc for him and he told me that he uses photoshop and autocad. So idk

jshoop · Sep 28, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($247.94 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.78 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Xtreem LV 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($142.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($339.98 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($94.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1147.63
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-28 17:05 EDT-0400

this is a great build for your needs:

the xeon cpu is essentially an i7 4770 with a small mhz drop and no igpu, neither of which will hurt performance. it provides i7 power for near i5 price
h97 mobo (atx sized) since the xeon cant overclock
really fast ram for cheap, itts a steal for that speed. also, 16gbs will help with big projects in photoshop, etc, and fits in the budget (im guessing around $1100?)
less expensive ssd, but still great performance. you wont feel the difference in real world applications, only benchmarks
same 1tb hdd
msi 970, performs at the 780 level and higher, great gpu, low power consumption, etc. etc. all around great gpu
same case
rosewill hive 650w psu, is tier 2, reliable, semi modular, bronze rated, not as expensive, etc. you wont need much wattage anyway
same dvd drive
same os

overall, for about the same price youll get alot better performance

EDIT: M0j0jojo's ideacould be great since its zero gaming. if possible, try to get a quadro card as they are great for professional programs. this is a little more than the 970, would put my build to $1200.

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/pny-video-card-vcqk2000pb

i havent seen benchmarks for 970s in professional uses, but if its better than the k2000 stick with the 970, but i see the k2000 doing better by a margin

MonkerVFX · Sep 28, 2014

M0j0jojo :

MonkerVFX :

Go with this one then, tell us if this is too expensive PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($297.27 @ TigerDirect)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($85.50 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PNY Quadro K2000 2GB Video Card ($399.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1196.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-28 16:58 EDT-0400

My dad said he dosn't need such an expensive video card.

M0j0jojo · Sep 28, 2014

MonkerVFX :

M0j0jojo :

MonkerVFX :

Go with this one then, tell us if this is too expensive PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($297.27 @ TigerDirect)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($85.50 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PNY Quadro K2000 2GB Video Card ($399.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1196.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-28 16:58 EDT-0400

My dad said he dosn't need such an expensive video card.

the Quadro series graphics cards are made for CAD http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nvidia_Quadro

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