spodeworld :
This sounds really interesting. I'd rather it be built for me at this time, so NCIX.com seems interesting, if they're reasonably priced.
What I'm looking for is a fast machine (of course) for digital image processing (photoshop & lightroom, primarily). In addition to being fast, I would like a lot of RAM to handle large graphic files (min 16 GB, prefer 32), and a 512 GB SSD with a 3 TB HDD for data. Of course, the video card would have to be up to snuff, but I'm not so sure about video card details.
Any suggestions? It would be great to configure something online and have it built without all the bloat and padding at a really attractive price.
A bit of background. My boot HDD recently failed on my Gateway FX6831-03. Repair utilities were useless so I booted into UBUNTU off a USB, and the disk utility confirmed that the old drive was failing. It's a nice set up but the processor is a Core i7 860, so it's a big long in the tooth. I upgraded to 16 GB recently. I was thinking of buying two new SSHDs and rebuilding one as a boot/data drive and the other to be cloned. I love that the case has hot swappable HDD bays. Doing this would be way cheaper. I guess I would get some performance boost out of the SSHD, once it 'learned' what files to put in the SS part. So, still weighing the options.
Thanks
imsqam :
Not a real big fan of pre-built computers, they often have glitzy specs (i7 with 16GB RAM and a 1060 video card) but the quality of the parts used are typically low. For $1,700 you could build a fantastic system with quality parts.
If you are not comfortable with assembly you could purchase from a local vendor and have them assemble or order from NCIX.com, they have an assembly service as well. If you wish for advice on a build, I can provide or any of a number of posters on this website. Let us know.
Here is a build based on JBQ45's build but with components solely from NCIX so you can get them to build it. Some of the components had to be swapped out due to availability. You would have to go to their website to see true availability.
To have them build your computers you simply order the components online and a option will come up asking for assembly.
The i7 7700k is significantly faster than the 860 so you would have to make the decision to repair versus upgrade.
As far as the multiple hard drive configuration you might want to look into RAID configurations for hard drives.
PCPartPicker part list:
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/xCjwCy
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/xCjwCy/by_merchant/
CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($354.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120V 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI Z270 GAMING PRO CARBON ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($186.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($114.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($179.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($104.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB ACX 3.0 Video Card ($404.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 w/Window (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($94.95 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1691.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-17 13:53 EST-0500
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