Hey hey hey!
I'm an architect and artist and looking for a sturdy rig for work and periodic gaming.
Does this build have any glaring problems? Is it stable and expandable for work? Can it be improved in the budget?
Should I seriously consider a beefier GPU?
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Approximate Purchase Date: This week or next
Budget Range: $1000-1300
System Usage from Most to Least Important:
Heavy 3d Rendering with Rhino AutoCAD Revit and Max, Fractal and Graphing Software (most important)
Graphic / Video Post Processing with Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Suite
Moderate Level Modeling with previously listed programs (GPU Intensive?)
Moderate Gaming / Entertainment with Diablo 3, HD Video, etc.
Parts Not Required: Keyboard, Mouse, Speakers, Windows 32 Bit Home/Pro
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg
Country: Texas, United States
Parts Preferences:
CPU: Intel i7 3770, (Intel i7 2600 is a possible low alternate)
HDD: 7200RPM+ (10000RPM was recommended for Revit), 500GB+ suitable start
GPU: Radeon HD 6850 1GB GDDR5 (good performance and price according to passmark;
FirePro or Quadro card might be much better though)
Monitor: 20-24" LCD
Case: Mid Tower (2-3 HDD, front fans, good ventilation)
MOBO: Z77, USB3, SATA III, crossfire
PSU: 550w ideal, 600w for expansion
Windows 7 64-bit Upgrade
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: Yes, Crossfire
Monitor Resolution: 2560x1600, supported by ATI Radeon HD 6850
Additional Comments: Quiet would be nice, but performance is essential.
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Here is the build pending improvement:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/a3P1
CPU Intel Core i7-3770 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor $307.99
CPU Cooler Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler $32.12
Motherboard ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard $134.99
Memory Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory $89.99
Hard Drive - -
Video Card PowerColor Radeon HD 6850 1GB Video Card $134.99
Case Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case $49.99
Power Supply Corsair 600W ATX12V Power Supply $69.99
Optical Drive Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer $16.99
Monitor Acer G235HAbd 23.0" Monitor $119.99
Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (64-bit) $98.99
Total: $1073.46
I'm an architect and artist and looking for a sturdy rig for work and periodic gaming.
Does this build have any glaring problems? Is it stable and expandable for work? Can it be improved in the budget?
Should I seriously consider a beefier GPU?
------------------------------------
Approximate Purchase Date: This week or next
Budget Range: $1000-1300
System Usage from Most to Least Important:
Heavy 3d Rendering with Rhino AutoCAD Revit and Max, Fractal and Graphing Software (most important)
Graphic / Video Post Processing with Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Suite
Moderate Level Modeling with previously listed programs (GPU Intensive?)
Moderate Gaming / Entertainment with Diablo 3, HD Video, etc.
Parts Not Required: Keyboard, Mouse, Speakers, Windows 32 Bit Home/Pro
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg
Country: Texas, United States
Parts Preferences:
CPU: Intel i7 3770, (Intel i7 2600 is a possible low alternate)
HDD: 7200RPM+ (10000RPM was recommended for Revit), 500GB+ suitable start
GPU: Radeon HD 6850 1GB GDDR5 (good performance and price according to passmark;
FirePro or Quadro card might be much better though)
Monitor: 20-24" LCD
Case: Mid Tower (2-3 HDD, front fans, good ventilation)
MOBO: Z77, USB3, SATA III, crossfire
PSU: 550w ideal, 600w for expansion
Windows 7 64-bit Upgrade
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: Yes, Crossfire
Monitor Resolution: 2560x1600, supported by ATI Radeon HD 6850
Additional Comments: Quiet would be nice, but performance is essential.
---------------------------------
Here is the build pending improvement:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/a3P1
CPU Intel Core i7-3770 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor $307.99
CPU Cooler Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler $32.12
Motherboard ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard $134.99
Memory Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory $89.99
Hard Drive - -
Video Card PowerColor Radeon HD 6850 1GB Video Card $134.99
Case Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case $49.99
Power Supply Corsair 600W ATX12V Power Supply $69.99
Optical Drive Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer $16.99
Monitor Acer G235HAbd 23.0" Monitor $119.99
Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (64-bit) $98.99
Total: $1073.46