Last Check - 3D rendering / Animation / Editing rig ~ 800

[nlivened]

This is the system in my mind..

NOW = $622.93 Before Rebate the rest is for GPU. I think I will go for Nvidia card. = ~800 After Rebate

I'm also looking for a monitor.... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236052

the whole system should be under 1000$ After Rebate

Please suggest,
Thank you for your help

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Today / Tomorrow

BUDGET RANGE: ~800 After Rebates

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Motion Graphic, 3D rendering , Animation, Video Editing

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com or anywhere else

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: US

PARTS PREFERENCES:

OVERCLOCKING: Yes, Lightly

SLI OR CROSSFIRE: no ,

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1080p

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

 

[billygoat17]

im building pretty much the same system.....with the exception of the case and PSU.......

 

[nlivened]

 

[gkay09]

You wont need that mobo if you will not be going Crossfire...
Even this would do...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.470531

And for the work that you do, why not more RAM ? It would really be beneficial...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231311

 

[nlivened]

Thank you very much!! gk

well, how different between DDR3 1333 and 1600?
I might buy 4GB later... but if it's slightly different in term of speed I will go for 1333

another question is about GPU
I wonder why many experts suggested Zotac GTS 250 rather than GTX 4xx for 3d rig.
is GTS250 better than GTX 4xx in 3d graphic work?

 

[nlivened]

Best answer selected by nlivened.

 

[gkay09]

^ As for the RAM, there is not much difference if you wont be overclocking high...

About the GPU, that Zotac GTS 250 supports OpenGL 3.2...that is the reason why they are suggested pretty often...
But as for the GTX 4xx they all support OpenGL4.0...So it would be better but again it is costlier too...And OpenGL allows for faster processing...
http://www.nvidia.com/object/product-geforce-gtx-460-us.html

Or if you could wait for few days, Nvidia will be launching the GTS 450 in a month or 2...That would be cheaper and good enough for your needs...
So maybe till then work with the onboard video by changing to these boards...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.470588
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.456546
So when they release the newer cards, get them...

 

[nlivened]

Thank you very much!

 

[gkay09]

Good Luck with the build...