I'm reposting my question in the format re-suggested yesterday.
I need help building a workstation, but at the cost of a gaming rig. Is it possible? I don't really understand the benefits of a workstation vs a gaming rig, and so I don't really understand the cost disparity.
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: this week
BUDGET RANGE: approx $2300 After Rebates, incl Win7 Pro and Office 2010
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST: Adobe Suite (especially Photoshop, aftereffects, premier) I don't use these programs everyday, but when I do, I spend weeks working on something. Then I won't use it again like that for a couple of months.
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: doesn't matter, currently using cyberpower, but any place will do. I know some people despise these sites b/c they aren't home build, but I have limited time) http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Mega_Special_IV
PARTS PREFERENCES: Intel i7, and the nvidia 470 (I've heard that it's better than ati in the editing department)
OVERCLOCKING: Yes (if it doesn't pose a threat to my workstation, and if someone else can set it up for me, again, limed time and skill)
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Probably not b/c it cost $$
MONITOR RESOLUTION: doesn't matter because I have several available to me, but right now i'm using 1680x1050
As far as the video card goes, I don't understand the difference between a workstation card and the 470. Someone told me it's just the level of support. Is that true? For the price, it seems that the workstation card isn't worth it.
Also, do i need the video to be liquid cooled as well?
This is what I've got so far: Mega Special IV
http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Mega_Special_IV
I'm pretty much a noob, so thanks in advance for your input.
I need help building a workstation, but at the cost of a gaming rig. Is it possible? I don't really understand the benefits of a workstation vs a gaming rig, and so I don't really understand the cost disparity.
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: this week
BUDGET RANGE: approx $2300 After Rebates, incl Win7 Pro and Office 2010
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST: Adobe Suite (especially Photoshop, aftereffects, premier) I don't use these programs everyday, but when I do, I spend weeks working on something. Then I won't use it again like that for a couple of months.
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: doesn't matter, currently using cyberpower, but any place will do. I know some people despise these sites b/c they aren't home build, but I have limited time) http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Mega_Special_IV
PARTS PREFERENCES: Intel i7, and the nvidia 470 (I've heard that it's better than ati in the editing department)
OVERCLOCKING: Yes (if it doesn't pose a threat to my workstation, and if someone else can set it up for me, again, limed time and skill)
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Probably not b/c it cost $$
MONITOR RESOLUTION: doesn't matter because I have several available to me, but right now i'm using 1680x1050
As far as the video card goes, I don't understand the difference between a workstation card and the 470. Someone told me it's just the level of support. Is that true? For the price, it seems that the workstation card isn't worth it.
Also, do i need the video to be liquid cooled as well?
This is what I've got so far: Mega Special IV
http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Mega_Special_IV
I'm pretty much a noob, so thanks in advance for your input.