New Build for Photo Editing Secondary Gaming Unit 1.5k 2k budget

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Hello everyone, it's been 5+ years since I built my last computer so I need some help getting up to date with the newest tech.

I'm looking to build a new computer from scratch that can do photo editing, but I do game sometimes. Mainly MMO or RTS, not FPS. I am running Dual Monitors. I use photoshop, and I want to do panoramic stitching, but working with a lot of images would bog down my computer computer, so I haven't done it yet. Hopefully this new rig will last me about 5+ plus again because that's how often I build these things.

Looking to start off with a Intel Core i7-3930K core, but you can suggest otherwise. I need an SSD, with 2 HD running raid 0. Later on I'll have a external enclosure running a raid 1 (will do this later so not in this budget). I will need something that can run 2 monitors, but an option to add more later on is a plus but not necessary.

Budget is $1500-$2000 (I can boost budget a little more if it is worth the cost)

If you can recommend a $1500 and a $2000 build I'd appreciate it.

Thanks for any help.
 
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are you dead set X79 and 3930K? you could save some money going 1155 and 3770k but you would get 2 less cores. also the video card you could spend less but that's up to you. 16GB for quad channel and i know the newest photoshop will use as much ram as you have.

do you need an os? are you planning to overclock? i guess it doesn't matter with the 3930k because it doesn't come with a cpu fan. you could buy a more expensive case.

are you dead set X79 and 3930K? you could save some money going 1155 and 3770k but you would get 2 less cores. also the video card you could spend less but that's up to you.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-3930K 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($569.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X79-UD3 ATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($203.55 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($81.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Crucial M4 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($184.95 @ B&H)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 660 Ti 2GB Video Card ($279.99 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Merc Alpha (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-222BB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer
Total: $1563.41
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-04 14:15 EST-0500)
 
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I need an OS, but it doesn't need to be part of the build. Not dead set on the processor. I don't plan on overclocking.

I don't think that build will work since I need something with 2 hdmi ports for dual monitors.
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-3930K 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($499.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock X79 Extreme6 ATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($219.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 830 Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($169.95 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3GB Video Card ($449.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case ($74.98 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: PC Power & Cooling Silencer MK III 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($89.33 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($129.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1895.15
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-04 14:55 EST-0500)
 
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Haven't noticed any problems with my crossfire set up currently for photoshop. What would you do with a 3770k ( just in case I decide to overclocking later).
 
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1- You definitely need that CPU & overclocked it will help you get your rendering and processing filters done faster, faster than the 3770K. Adobe applications are Multi-threaded hungry ones.

2- The Caviar blues are reliable for RAID 0 setups make sure you get a schedule backup as data loss are more likely to happen anytime.

3- The Ghz edition is the fastest GPU around, so no need to get 2 mid range cards in CF or SLI since you're not mainly gaming and since it's less trouble with a single powerful GPU, besides the cooperation between Adobe and AMD is interesting.
http://www.amd.com/us/press-releases/Pages/amd-and-adobe-creative-suite-6-2012apr23.aspx
http://blogs.amd.com/fusion/2012/04/24/adobe-and-amd-enable-brilliant-experiences/
 
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http://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/photoshop-cs6-gpu-faq.html

Are you using more than one video card?

Multiple video adapters can cause problems with GPU-accelerated or enabled features in Photoshop. It's best to connect two (or more) monitors into one video adapter. If you have to use more than one video adapter, make sure that they are the same make and model.
Otherwise, crashes and other problems can occur in Photoshop.

Note: Using more than one video adapter does not enhance Photoshop's performance.
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Thanks for the info... Guess I was lucky I don't have any problems. I have 2 of the same video cards. However the current set up was built for gaming and not photo editing. I'll listen to your advice and stick with one.

Wish we had a microcenter near here, much cheaper processors. Haven't heard of ncix company, are they reliable. I used newegg and amazon primarily for my last build.
 
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don't see why not its 7200 RPM. if you look at seagate reviews they tend to have more DOA's and failed drives. but then again western digital isn't much better. just don't buy hitachi.
 
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You picked a monitor with HDMI and VGA just to tell me it aint got a DVI? You're so funny.

I said at least, and I'm talking about Full HD monitors 1080P.
 
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One more time for the slow; I said "At Least". The point was that you haven't added anything interesting enough to quote me.
 
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Plenty?
Ok, here are 35 "ASUS" Monitors of 1080P LCD/LED not "IPS" that supports both HDMI and DVI, you just searched hard and found two?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007617+50001315+600012673+600026365+600029504&QksAutoSuggestion=&ShowDeactivatedMark=False&Configurator=&IsNodeId=1&Subcategory=20&description=&hisInDesc=&Ntk=&CFG=&SpeTabStoreType=&AdvancedSearch=1&srchInDesc=
VGA over 1080P? VGA output lags in 1080P anyway, it will be fine for you starting from 1024*768 to 1600x900 resolution, up from that some reported lag of RGB colors accuracy and sharpness in the pic quality, it's still analog.

One last time, the point was talking about the standards.
 
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i don't have a clue what you are talking about. you found a monitor that has dvi and hdmi. my mind is blown. did i ever say that monitors can't have both hmdi and dvi?

standards? is there some standard saying all monitors that have hdmi also have dvi or displayport? you told the op that his monitor has dvi or displayport because it has hdmi without knowing what monitor he had. you are clearly wrong and every time you change what you said. i don't know why we are still discussing this.

need more?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009386
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824260108
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspxItem=N82E16824116530
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824652001
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspxItem=N82E16824001566
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824005365
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824260106
 
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