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Looking to build a solid rig - Games, Photo editing (RAW files), VMs ~1000$

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March 15, 2014 9:08:36 PM

Hi. I have been trying to find a good build for a computer for my many interests. I do like to game like everyone else but am also interested in something that would crunch RAW and photoshop files.

The idea is to run dual 1080p monitors. Or, if possible, a 1900x1080p & 2560x1440p. but the 1000$ budget is for the computer only.

Lastly it should be able to run at least 1 Linux VM without sweating maybe even OS

Thanks!
Tom

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March 15, 2014 10:16:02 PM

Try this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U9B SE2 37.9 CFM CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12G 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($75.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($98.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1024.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-16 01:14 EDT-0400)

Or if you want to go the AMD route you'll save $100:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($139.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U9B SE2 37.9 CFM CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 EXTREME4 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($99.49 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($77.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12G 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($75.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($98.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $912.39
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-16 01:15 EDT-0400)
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March 16, 2014 3:25:42 PM

Thanks for the suggestions! I have a windows license already so no need to include in budget. Should that money go into a better GPU or ram?

Also with the additional 100$ bucks from going amd could you suggest how to invest it for extra goodness?

Thanks again!
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