Hello TekSyndicate community.
I am looking into building a stable PC // I'm going to use it for 3d graphics content developement, games and minaimal oc-ing if there is stuttering and lag.
For now I have planned theese 2 configurations in my head:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/33iQ4
And the AMD one :
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/33jdq
/// but instead of the gigabyte video card I'm going to get the Palit 770 Jetstream 2gb. I just couldn't find it on this site.
Here you go: http://www.palit.biz/palit/vgapro.php?id=2141
Budget - Around 1000 $.
I have already got the Optical Drive and MS Win 7x64.
Tell me if I missed something, or advise me with better alternatives. I didn't go with Quardo/FirePro bcuz obvious reasons.
Thanks in advance
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/33ku3
If you could pull this, it's your best option...
Xeon E3 is an i7 without integrated graphics and $40-80 cheaper... For 3D development you'll appreciate the extra hyperthreading...
Asus Z87 platform, which I really wanted a H87 board to save a little money, but I didn't like any of the models, besides a couple that were the same price as the Z87 chipset... The Z87 offers overclocking addins, but you can't overclock a Xeon.
Ram is a nice mix of CAS, Clock speed, and price...
Cheap SSD that gets the job done, Standard recommendation 1TB HDD for storage...
EVGA Superclocked GTX 770, few bucks extra, few extra hz clock speed... plus EVGA's fantastic customer service...
BitFenix Case, just a well built, well designed, sexy, cheap case...
Corsair 600w semi modular PSU... speaks for itself...
There's a few things you could switch out, but this is very nice price/performance for $1050
Yeah, if you want stability you shouldn't need to look any farther than a Xeon. If they can run 24/7 in servers for an absurd amount of time, they can handle running a multimedia editing rig. I accidentally ran a benchmarking program with my 1230v2 for like 4 1/2 days straight last year. The thing didn't even get above 60C nor did it have any problems from what I could tell.
I would personally go for the E3 1230v3 rather than the 1240v3 since it's a bit cheaper and still powerful.
Sorry if some of my choices seem odd. The parts I choose are based on what my local providers can well.. provide :D Yeah the Xeon processor is a very good idea. But given the 1240v3 is too pricey maybe one 1230v3 is a no brainer in this case. Also I would consider the EVGA graphics card if I found it in my country.
Now my question is if I got the Xeon E3 1230v3, should I stay with the z87 or just buy a H87. Could I still overclock the GPU and overvolt it with a H87 ? What are the basic differences between the two platforms ?
Do Xeon processors benefit more from faster ram than others ?
P.S.
I will work with graphics software and UDK I'm picking up a writing language but can't decide c++/c# also OpenGL or DirectX. But for now I go with Microsoft so that's why the GTX
Yes, you can still overclock and do whatever with the GPU with a H87 board. The z87 just allows modification of the CPU's multiplier. Otherwise H87 and Z87 should be identical.
Xeon processors are just processors. The specific one, the 1230v3 is different in that it's like an i7-4770 with no integrated graphics. It's capable of gaming relatively well, unlike other xeon processors.
In general, faster ram does not help game framerates, unless you are gaming off of an APU or other type of integrated graphics. Faster RAM is good for video rendering and other productivity things, but otherwise it's useless for gaming. 1333mhz vs 2400mhz shows no significant difference.
Thanks guys for all the help but even if I were to build this computer :
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/354Yx
In my country these parts, considering I wasted a few weeks looking for the lowest prices and everything, all gathered are around 1400 dollars not just 1000 and that just threw me away for now :D. I guess I'll go back to playing laggy CS:GO and not do anything creative until I enroll in university when I'll have enough money to buy a good, reliable pc.
That's a shame. What country are you from/in?
I was calculating off a budget in US dollars from US suppliers... if you want to build something with 1000 euros or pounds or anything (umm, other than AUS$ I've given up doing Austrailian builds) then there's always other options.... for $1000 in the US the Xeon was a great option...
i5, i7, FX 8320, FX 6300, etc can all be very reliable PCs... so don't get discouraged just because prices in your country don't match what you could build in the US... I'm sure you can build something relatively nice...
First, sorry for not commenting. I've been very busy.
Secondly, I am from Bulgaria. I found a firm that accepted to sell me components without some consumer taxes, consider 20% cheaper, and I'm very happy about that.
Finally the forever forum question remains // M5A99FX pro r2 + FX-8350 or AsRock Z87M extreme 4 + Core i5 4670k or Asus H87M pro + Xeon E3 1230v3 //
*Yes I am aware that the amd version is actually Atx not mAtx and I'm thinking about the cases - CM n400/n200 (for intel builds). Prices are 1300$ w. taxes and 1000$ w-out + the intel builds are 30 and 50 $ more expensive. I am leaning towards the amd processor and If I get the intel ones I'll switch the ram from kingston predator to adata cl9 xpg v1.0 . Still got love for the Gtx 770 jetstream but I'd like to hear opinions on the R9 280x dual-x/vapor-x/direct cu II (no further changes), when it's all over I'll put up the final build and make some attemps to share info about first look and stuff.
PS
You're great help guys, it's super to be part of such a welcoming community. When me and my friends construct a game it's definite that I'll make it free for the TekSyndicate community.
Xeon 1230v3 with the Asus H87M Pro will get you the strongest overall performance(essentially the performance of an i7-4770). However, the 8350+M5A99FX and i5-4670k builds are overclockable. AMD has weaker per-core performance so check up on your programs to see if they are threaded well. If they are not threaded well, then it would be better to go Intel.
Depending on the software you are using, the R9 280X may or may not be a better card. Check to see if the programs you use are CUDA or OpenGL accelerated. If CUDA, then go with the GTX 770. If OpenGL, go with the R9 280X.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3aJIe
This is the final setup, costing 1150 $. If I get taxes off (then 950$) I'd be able to buy a new display. Mersi for the help.
looks great, good luck with the build... post pictures when you finish