First time building a PC and I'm really excited to get started. This will be a dedicated computer to run golf simulator software and using a launch monitor to collect and transmit golf ball data. The specs to run two different software packages are below. I'd like to efficiently run either system. The "monitor" will be an HD projector onto a 10'x10' screen.
I'm ready to go with this build as soon as I'm set on parts. My budget would be in the $1000 range. I'd love to hear that I can do this for less than that but I also would be willing to spend a little more if it would result in a significantly better build. I'd rather do it the right way once than replace components later.
Software Package 1:
OS: 64 bit Windows 7, 8
Processor: Intel Core i5 4670 or AMD 8350 4.0 ghz or higher
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 970 2GB
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Hard Drive: 200 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible
750W Power Supply
Software Package 2:
Operating System: Windows 7 (64 bit)
Resolution: Supports multiple resolutions up to 4K (3840 x 2160)
Memory: 4Gb RAM or greater, when operating with WIN7 64b
Processor: 2.0 GHZ Dual, Core, or i series processors or greater
Video Card: 2 GB RAM or greater with memory bandwidth > 75 GB/sec (Required: DirectX11 supported)
Display: Works with 4:3, 16:9 and 16:10 aspect ratios in High Definition
Here's some info on the launch monitor and the projector that I have, in case it is helpful.
Launch Monitor: Foresight Sports GC2 www.foresightsports.com/catalog/gc2-smart-camera-system
Projector: Optoma W305ST www.optomausa.com/projectordetails.aspx?...B=Business&PC=W305ST
I checked in with CyberPower on recommendations for a build and they came up with this:
Intel® Core™ i5-4690K 3.5 GHz 6MB Intel Smart Cache LGA1150
Asetek 550LC 120mm Liquid Cooling CPU Cooler
MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX w/ GIGABit LAN, 2 PCIe x16, 3 PCIe x1, 1x M.2, 6x SATA 6GB/s
8GB (4GBx2) DDR3/1600MHz Dual Channel Memory
EVGA Superclocked ACX 2.0 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 4GB GDDR5 PCIe 3.0 x16 (Maxwell)
800 Watts - Standard 80 Plus Certified Power Supply - SLI/CrossFireX Ready
120GB Kingston SSD + 1TB SATA III Hard Drive Combo
24X Double Layer Dual Format DVD+-R/+-RW + CD-R/RW Drive
HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO
Windows 8.1
Total: $1189
I've read some about CyberPower and I don't want to turn this into a thread about them. I'm really interested in doing the build but making sure I use the right components to make this all work. So here are the questions:
Will the parts list above work well given the software requirements?
Is there anywhere where money could be saved?
Is there anywhere that upgrading would be a significant benefit?
Any recommendations on a sturdy chassis since there would be a minor risk of a stray golf ball?
One last thing, my father-in-law and brother-in-law both do computer related work and I'm sure they'd be happy to help but I'd also really like to do this and impress the hell out of them.
I'm ready to go with this build as soon as I'm set on parts. My budget would be in the $1000 range. I'd love to hear that I can do this for less than that but I also would be willing to spend a little more if it would result in a significantly better build. I'd rather do it the right way once than replace components later.
Software Package 1:
OS: 64 bit Windows 7, 8
Processor: Intel Core i5 4670 or AMD 8350 4.0 ghz or higher
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 970 2GB
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Hard Drive: 200 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible
750W Power Supply
Software Package 2:
Operating System: Windows 7 (64 bit)
Resolution: Supports multiple resolutions up to 4K (3840 x 2160)
Memory: 4Gb RAM or greater, when operating with WIN7 64b
Processor: 2.0 GHZ Dual, Core, or i series processors or greater
Video Card: 2 GB RAM or greater with memory bandwidth > 75 GB/sec (Required: DirectX11 supported)
Display: Works with 4:3, 16:9 and 16:10 aspect ratios in High Definition
Here's some info on the launch monitor and the projector that I have, in case it is helpful.
Launch Monitor: Foresight Sports GC2 www.foresightsports.com/catalog/gc2-smart-camera-system
Projector: Optoma W305ST www.optomausa.com/projectordetails.aspx?...B=Business&PC=W305ST
I checked in with CyberPower on recommendations for a build and they came up with this:
Intel® Core™ i5-4690K 3.5 GHz 6MB Intel Smart Cache LGA1150
Asetek 550LC 120mm Liquid Cooling CPU Cooler
MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX w/ GIGABit LAN, 2 PCIe x16, 3 PCIe x1, 1x M.2, 6x SATA 6GB/s
8GB (4GBx2) DDR3/1600MHz Dual Channel Memory
EVGA Superclocked ACX 2.0 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 4GB GDDR5 PCIe 3.0 x16 (Maxwell)
800 Watts - Standard 80 Plus Certified Power Supply - SLI/CrossFireX Ready
120GB Kingston SSD + 1TB SATA III Hard Drive Combo
24X Double Layer Dual Format DVD+-R/+-RW + CD-R/RW Drive
HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO
Windows 8.1
Total: $1189
I've read some about CyberPower and I don't want to turn this into a thread about them. I'm really interested in doing the build but making sure I use the right components to make this all work. So here are the questions:
Will the parts list above work well given the software requirements?
Is there anywhere where money could be saved?
Is there anywhere that upgrading would be a significant benefit?
Any recommendations on a sturdy chassis since there would be a minor risk of a stray golf ball?
One last thing, my father-in-law and brother-in-law both do computer related work and I'm sure they'd be happy to help but I'd also really like to do this and impress the hell out of them.