I would first like to thank anyone willing to help out. This is my first build, and I am pretty excited about getting started. I would like to know if these parts are compatible and if you would suggest anything different. I am an architecture student, and I need a machine to replace my aging laptop.
Approximate Purchase Date: this week
Budget Range: $2000
System Usage from Most to Least Important: 3D modeling, CAD, Architectural renderings
Are you buying a monitor: Yes
Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Preferred Website(s) for Parts:none
Location:California
Parts Preferences:none
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: No
Additional Comments: I am going to be using this build with programs such as AutoCAD, Maya, Revit, Rhino, and V-ray
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 750GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($99.94 @ Adorama)
Storage: Crucial M4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: PNY Quadro 4000 2GB Video Card ($703.71 @ B&H)
Case: Antec Three Hundred Two ATX Mid Tower Case ($60.49 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair 650W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($100.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus VW246H 24.0" Monitor ($183.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Keyboard: Logitech K270 Wireless Standard Keyboard ($27.98 @ Amazon)
Total: $1896.99
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-09-02 13:10 EDT-0400)
Thank you so much for your help!
Approximate Purchase Date: this week
Budget Range: $2000
System Usage from Most to Least Important: 3D modeling, CAD, Architectural renderings
Are you buying a monitor: Yes
Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Preferred Website(s) for Parts:none
Location:California
Parts Preferences:none
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: No
Additional Comments: I am going to be using this build with programs such as AutoCAD, Maya, Revit, Rhino, and V-ray
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 750GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($99.94 @ Adorama)
Storage: Crucial M4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: PNY Quadro 4000 2GB Video Card ($703.71 @ B&H)
Case: Antec Three Hundred Two ATX Mid Tower Case ($60.49 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair 650W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($100.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus VW246H 24.0" Monitor ($183.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Keyboard: Logitech K270 Wireless Standard Keyboard ($27.98 @ Amazon)
Total: $1896.99
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-09-02 13:10 EDT-0400)
Thank you so much for your help!