3D Modeling Computer

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I am currently majoring in 3d animation and have decided to build my own computer but am at a loss on going about it. What its going to be used for is Maya, Zbruch, photoshop, etc. I will be focusing on modeling and rendering out still images. Any professional opinion would be great.

Here's what I have so far:

CPU: Intel Core i7-3930K Hexa-Core Processor 3.2 Ghz 12MB Cache LGA 2011
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 16BG (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 MHz (PC3 12800)
MOBO: Gigabyte GA-z77x-UD3H LGA 1155 Intel z77 HDMI Sata 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel
GPU: not sure
Boot Drive: not sure
HDD: Seagate Barracuda ST1000BM003 1TB 7200 RPM Sata 6.0GB/s 3.5
Psu: Not sure
CPU Cooler: Not sure
Case: Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced Blue Edition RC-932-KKN3-GP ATX Full w/ usb 3.0 or Corsair Obsidian series 650D (cc650DW-1) Black steel structure w/ black brushed aluminum faceplate atx mid tower

I appreciate any help you could give me, thank you.

 

[X79]

And your budget is?...


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G46 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($78.56 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($115.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($65.58 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($648.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Acer G236HLBbd 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm QuickFire Rapid Wired Gaming Keyboard ($73.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Mouse: Logitech G500 Wired Laser Mouse ($52.86 @ Amazon)
Total: $1503.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-11 07:16 EDT-0400)



PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($147.54 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($115.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($65.58 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($419.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Acer G236HLBbd 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm QuickFire Rapid Wired Gaming Keyboard ($73.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Mouse: Logitech G500 Wired Laser Mouse ($52.86 @ Amazon)
Total: $1508.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-11 07:17 EDT-0400)