Cheap Worstation PC: Where do I start?

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I am looking to build a relatively cheap workstation PC. The main purpose of it is heavy multitasking and CPU intensive programs. A GPU is not very important, as I will not be using it.

Any suggestions?
 
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Depends on your budget.
Unless you are doing work that can use the GPU as well that can stay at a 750Ti.
The processor depends largely on your budget. The 8320 is the "cheapest" processor thats good in a work station, next I would recommend a Xeon.
 
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I'd want to spend at most 800 or so dollars, maybe. Possibly less, but I just want something that can get through some on-the-heavy-side multitasking.
 
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Here is what I would recommend:
Xeon 1231v3 (Its an i7 lacking an iGPU)
750Ti in case you never needed some better graphics power
16GB Ram

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($244.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.50 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($83.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Mushkin ECO2 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($58.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($104.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($68.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHDS118-04 DVD/CD Drive ($12.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $799.10
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-18 17:10 EST-0500
 
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Would it be possible to downgrade that GPU to get more RAM/better CPU? Or would I see bottlenecking with the GPU? Or is that not even a thing...
 
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If you want to spend about 50 bucks more, you can drop the 750Ti and get a 6700k, which is about 15-20% faster, plus DDR4 ram.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($364.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.50 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus H170-PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($110.00 @ B&H)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($68.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHDS118-04 DVD/CD Drive ($12.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $849.22
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-18 17:17 EST-0500


Spend about 40 dollars more to get a Z170 board if you wish to OC.
 
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I'm not overclocking. Couple questions, though. What is the next thing up from the 6700k? I may be willing to increase my budget. Also, would it be practical to go for something less than a 750 ti?
 
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If you have no need for it, the skylake integrated graphics are actually quite powerful.
The next thing up would be Haswell-E processors. While they themselves cost the same as the 6700k, the motherboards are more expensive.

Take a look at the 5820k and an X99 board, that would be a great way to deal with rendering.
 
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Ok, so what you're saying is if I have the money go with the haswell E, and if I don't the 6700k will be pretty good?
 
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One last question, what is a good LGA 1151 mobo if I won't be overclocking?
 
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One last question, what is a good LGA 1151 mobo if I won't be overclocking?
 
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