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Hey,
My friend is looking to get a gaming/workstation pc. He is going to be learning some architecture, and needs something good to run the programs. He will also be playing games on it 70% of the time, possibly more, if his interests change.
The programs he will be using are "AutoCAD, Rhino, Adobe (from research, I'm guessing it's Illustrator/photoshop and Autocad architecture, but IDK for sure)". He doesn't know much more than that.
Workstation gpus look too expensive here. eg. quadro k4000 = $878, 980ti = $795. From what I read, Rhino and adobe programs support gaming cards quite well. I'm quite worried that some programs will not work with a gaming card though. So gaming gpu or workstation gpu?
Here is what I'm looking at:
To minimize time, heres the information template:
Approximate Purchase Date: hopefully within a week. ~August 21st
Budget Range: ~$2000 Canadian dollars with monitor and speakers. After Rebates; After Shipping. Quite flexible.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming (~70%), Architecture/design, and probably normal web browsing+ homework.
Are you buying a monitor: Yes, preferably with built in speakers
Do you need to buy OS: Yes.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Any Canadian website on pcpartpicker is fine, I can get free shipping to store for NCIX.com and can pick up from Memoryexpress.com.
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Parts Preferences: Wants a low profile (preferably chicklet) keyboard, the razer deathstalker. mATX may be better if not overclocking. <500gb ssd. Friend currently uses 300gb of his 512gb ssd in his laptop. i7 over i5.
Overclocking: My 3 top choices: Xeon E3-1241 V3 3.5ghz(like i7-4770 i think): $339, i7 4790 : $379, i7 4790k. It looks like the xeon > 4790, for cheaper. What would you recommend for the use and the price?
SLI or Crossfire: No, because the 980 and the 980ti apparently have better value-performance.
Your Monitor Resolution: At least 1080p. Maximum 3x 1080p monitors.
Additional Comments: Architecture programs: AutoCAD, Rhino, Adobe. Probably won't be upgrading, because in time, dorm rooms will be a restriction. I'm thinking of leaving $200 out just for a quadro k620, just in case he actually needs a pro card. Can you use 2 different cards in one system (eg. within windows, switching to the workstation card to use AutoCad, and switching back to play games)?
The parts I'm most unsure about are the: CPU-GPU-RAM importance in the programs, and the OS. I believe most of the programs are Cpu>>>Gpu>Ram.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Learning architecture and playing games; he wants a desktop.
G2a sells windows 8.1 codes for $27, while windows 10 is $120. Is it worth it to get Windows 10 (because of DirectX 12)? Thanks in advance for any help!!!
Edit: should I get faster ram? Price difference- 1600- $97; 2133- $119.
My friend is looking to get a gaming/workstation pc. He is going to be learning some architecture, and needs something good to run the programs. He will also be playing games on it 70% of the time, possibly more, if his interests change.
The programs he will be using are "AutoCAD, Rhino, Adobe (from research, I'm guessing it's Illustrator/photoshop and Autocad architecture, but IDK for sure)". He doesn't know much more than that.
Workstation gpus look too expensive here. eg. quadro k4000 = $878, 980ti = $795. From what I read, Rhino and adobe programs support gaming cards quite well. I'm quite worried that some programs will not work with a gaming card though. So gaming gpu or workstation gpu?
Here is what I'm looking at:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($419.98 @ NCIX)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($39.04 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: Avexir Core Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($104.99 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra II 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($199.98 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 4GB STRIX Video Card ($629.99 @ NCIX)
Case: BitFenix Aegis Core (White) MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($92.36 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($122.00 @ shopRBC)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN781ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($15.99 @ Canada Computers)
Case Fan: Thermaltake Pure 12 LED 41.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($6.87 @ DirectCanada)
Monitor: Asus VX228H 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($184.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Keyboard: Razer DeathStalker Wired Gaming Keyboard ($78.00 @ Amazon Canada)
Other: Windows 8.1 Pro OEM ($26.55)
Other: LiteON usb DVD-RW drive ($25.00)
Total: $2115.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-19 14:05 EDT-0400
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($419.98 @ NCIX)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($39.04 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: Avexir Core Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($104.99 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra II 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($199.98 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 4GB STRIX Video Card ($629.99 @ NCIX)
Case: BitFenix Aegis Core (White) MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($92.36 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($122.00 @ shopRBC)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN781ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($15.99 @ Canada Computers)
Case Fan: Thermaltake Pure 12 LED 41.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($6.87 @ DirectCanada)
Monitor: Asus VX228H 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($184.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Keyboard: Razer DeathStalker Wired Gaming Keyboard ($78.00 @ Amazon Canada)
Other: Windows 8.1 Pro OEM ($26.55)
Other: LiteON usb DVD-RW drive ($25.00)
Total: $2115.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-19 14:05 EDT-0400
Approximate Purchase Date: hopefully within a week. ~August 21st
Budget Range: ~$2000 Canadian dollars with monitor and speakers. After Rebates; After Shipping. Quite flexible.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming (~70%), Architecture/design, and probably normal web browsing+ homework.
Are you buying a monitor: Yes, preferably with built in speakers
Do you need to buy OS: Yes.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Any Canadian website on pcpartpicker is fine, I can get free shipping to store for NCIX.com and can pick up from Memoryexpress.com.
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Parts Preferences: Wants a low profile (preferably chicklet) keyboard, the razer deathstalker. mATX may be better if not overclocking. <500gb ssd. Friend currently uses 300gb of his 512gb ssd in his laptop. i7 over i5.
Overclocking: My 3 top choices: Xeon E3-1241 V3 3.5ghz(like i7-4770 i think): $339, i7 4790 : $379, i7 4790k. It looks like the xeon > 4790, for cheaper. What would you recommend for the use and the price?
SLI or Crossfire: No, because the 980 and the 980ti apparently have better value-performance.
Your Monitor Resolution: At least 1080p. Maximum 3x 1080p monitors.
Additional Comments: Architecture programs: AutoCAD, Rhino, Adobe. Probably won't be upgrading, because in time, dorm rooms will be a restriction. I'm thinking of leaving $200 out just for a quadro k620, just in case he actually needs a pro card. Can you use 2 different cards in one system (eg. within windows, switching to the workstation card to use AutoCad, and switching back to play games)?
The parts I'm most unsure about are the: CPU-GPU-RAM importance in the programs, and the OS. I believe most of the programs are Cpu>>>Gpu>Ram.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Learning architecture and playing games; he wants a desktop.
G2a sells windows 8.1 codes for $27, while windows 10 is $120. Is it worth it to get Windows 10 (because of DirectX 12)? Thanks in advance for any help!!!
Edit: should I get faster ram? Price difference- 1600- $97; 2133- $119.
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