I need a solid multi-tasking machine that can keep up with me haha.
I am a graphic designer using mainly Photoshop & Illustrator CS6 with some 3D rendering. I have A TON of different applications running in the background given the work I do. My desktop workspace on the machine is OCD organized but it is common for me to have ALL of the following programs open and running at the same time:
- Microsoft Outlook 2010
- Google Chrome (4-8 tabs at a time)
- Photoshop CS6 (2-3 files)
- Illustrator CS6
- Windows Document Folders (often 3-4 folders)
- Microsoft Word 2010
- Calculator
*PC Usage: 85% Work/ 15% Personal. I wont be playing any games on here but I need to up my productivity to Dual Monitors.
Budget: $1,100
CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor - $309.99
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler - $33.24
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard - $139.20
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory - $124.99
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk - $129.99
External Storage: WD My Passport 1TB Portable External Hard Drive Storage USB 3.0 - $79.99
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 650 Ti SSC 2048MB GDDR5 - $162.98
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case - $49.99
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply - $88.24
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer - $21.95
Total: $1,155.67
For the Money I am spending, is there anything you guys suggest I swap out/add/replace/downgrade/upgrade to maximize my dollar value and machine performance for what I'm doing? If I can skimp spending money on something not needed or feature that won't be utilized, I would rather put that money back into the machine in another area.
/WallOfText
I am a graphic designer using mainly Photoshop & Illustrator CS6 with some 3D rendering. I have A TON of different applications running in the background given the work I do. My desktop workspace on the machine is OCD organized but it is common for me to have ALL of the following programs open and running at the same time:
- Microsoft Outlook 2010
- Google Chrome (4-8 tabs at a time)
- Photoshop CS6 (2-3 files)
- Illustrator CS6
- Windows Document Folders (often 3-4 folders)
- Microsoft Word 2010
- Calculator
*PC Usage: 85% Work/ 15% Personal. I wont be playing any games on here but I need to up my productivity to Dual Monitors.
Budget: $1,100
CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor - $309.99
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler - $33.24
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard - $139.20
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory - $124.99
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk - $129.99
External Storage: WD My Passport 1TB Portable External Hard Drive Storage USB 3.0 - $79.99
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 650 Ti SSC 2048MB GDDR5 - $162.98
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case - $49.99
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply - $88.24
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer - $21.95
Total: $1,155.67
For the Money I am spending, is there anything you guys suggest I swap out/add/replace/downgrade/upgrade to maximize my dollar value and machine performance for what I'm doing? If I can skimp spending money on something not needed or feature that won't be utilized, I would rather put that money back into the machine in another area.
/WallOfText
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