Computer for Revit (Canada)

that_guy_jeff

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Hello,

I'd like to build a machine capable of quickly and efficiently handling the heavy system requirements of Autodesk Revit, and similar to 3d modeling and design programs. I'd really appreciate any suggestions that would fit my criteria and budget. Oh yeah, I'm in Canada.

Approximate Purchase Date: Within the next two months
Budget Range: $1250 CAD
System Usage: 3D modeling, building and graphic design (Revit, Rhino, Photoshop, indesign etc.), word processing.
Are you buying a monitor: Yes
Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Canadian (so as to avoid extra duties when shipping from overseas)
Location: Toronto, Canada
Parts Preferences: None
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080 (or there-abouts)
Why Are You Upgrading: I'm migrating from a laptop to a PC and looking to buy my first decent computer system to work on personal design projects and to work from home.
 

excella1221

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Here you go.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($127.86 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 830 Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($184.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill CHALLENGER ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 450W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($42.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS90 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($159.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (64-bit) ($89.99 @ CompUSA)
Total: $1161.76
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

The video card may be overkill since you aren't gaming. You can opt to drop that down to a 7770 if you want.
 
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