$1400 CAD Gaming Workstation Rig

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unnamedmartian

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Hey guys!

I am currently in the works for a solid workstation/gaming rig for around $1400 CAD (not USD). My 4720HQ laptop can no longer handle the torture I have been tossing at it and it is time for a serious upgrade!!!

My current load of programs that I am using are: AutoCAD 2D and 3D, Maya, Solidworks, CS6 and Visual Studio. I am simultaneously running at least 3 or 4 of these programs along with several tabs of chrome. I also am planning on doing some light gaming such as Diablo and some FPS.. I also will be driving at least 2 to 3 monitors so graphics horsepower is a must on top of processor horsepower.

Now off to my problem...............

I am in the biggest pickle ever. I literally do not know where to start with this build, or even which parts I need to use to accomplish this goal of mine.. All I know is that I would like something lightning fast and buttery smooth on top of something that will last me at least half a decade. As a broke college student I am only able to dish out $1400 CAD (about 1k USD).

HELP ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11!!1!!!!!!!!!!!111

P.S: Budget does not include peripherals or software as I already have them.
 
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imsqam

imsqam

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Okay, here are two builds. I chose the AMD CPU for their multi-core performance while keeping the price down. Lots of ram, you need it for 3D, amount is more important than speed. I chose the GTX 960 over the 380 as I have most seen people prefering Nvidia over AMD for video editing/3D animation. Boy prices in Canada have jumped since the exchange rate has fallen (I am Canadian too).

On Budget Build
PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/DKnXxr
Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/DKnXxr/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($269.23 @ Vuugo)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($41.99 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: MSI 970 GAMING ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($141.23 @ Canada Computers)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($212.37 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($127.98 @ Vuugo)
Storage: Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($106.78 @ shopRBC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 960 4GB Video Card ($325.65 @ Amazon Canada)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.07 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($115.57 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($22.89 @ Vuugo)
Total: $1442.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-30 19:12 EST-0500


Hope for Build
PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/R3WmYJ
Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/R3WmYJ/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD FX-9590 4.7GHz 8-Core OEM/Tray Processor ($338.97 @ NCIX)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($41.99 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($198.37 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($212.37 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($127.98 @ Vuugo)
Storage: Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($106.78 @ shopRBC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 960 4GB Video Card ($325.65 @ Amazon Canada)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.07 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($140.18 @ DirectCanada)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($22.89 @ Vuugo)
Total: $1594.25
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-30 19:11 EST-0500
 
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BadActor

BadActor

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($445.00 @ Canada Computers)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($79.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory: Crucial 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($105.75 @ Vuugo)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($63.95 @ Vuugo)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ NCIX)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($429.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.98 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $1364.62
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-30 20:58 EST-0500
 
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