Hey guys, I'm finishing up school soon and am looking to build my first pc. I want it to be able to handle 3D CAD programs like creo and inventor and other similar engineering programs. I also want to get away from the consol and use my pc for my primary gaming. I would also use it a little for audio and editing. I know a little about computers but am no expert and have never built a computer before. My budget would be about $1500 maybe $2k if it is really worth it. Can you guys give me some recomendations, and what do you think about CyberPowerPC building it? Thanks
Build it yourself; much more bang for your buck'. Does the 1.5 -2k include monitor, OS, keyboard, mouse, etc.?
I like building myself personally, better performance for price.
A few question.
How high quality audio do you mean, audiophile, or just enjoy good quality
Do you want blu ray?
Do you want headphones included?
Mechanical Keyboard?
Need a monitor, if so any preferences?
I can help you much more with these answered
Thanks
lol brennan
That does include hardware and OS. As far as sound, I got speakers and headphones, I guess the sound would be more for enjoyment and less so for quality of production. I would probably go with a 24in monitor. I'm basically starting from scratch. It's time to retire my 5 year old dv5.
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/toast/saved/1sAy
Best I could do... Strictly hardware.
You could, *cough* "get" your OS....
If this is for CAD, you're going to need at least what I suggested for the build to get a lot fo work done.
I think it is definitely worth it to build the system yourself. If you dont know what you are doing, its not hard to find a good video tutorial on youtube.
Here is what i would get in your situation:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Q7FB
or if you prefer AMD:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Q7H5
The Intel system will be faster but it is also more expensive...
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Q7HP
Windows 8 for SSD speed increases, general performance increases (you can turn it into Windows "7.5" with Logan's tutorial), 128GB SSD for boot, etc., 2TB for mass storage, 7950 for gamign and OpenCL, 8350 for 8 cores and OCing, 990fx board for OCing and color scheme, Phanteks CPU cooler with 2 replacement fans for OCing, Seasonic 650W PSU for quality, efficiency, modularity, and warranty, Fractal Design R4 for looks, quality, size, features, and general FD fanboyness on my part. The Promilatech PK 1 is the best thermal paste out there, and the monitor is an IPS (you want it). Very good stuff, for a great price :)
This doesn't include a monitor but if you needed one, i would recommend this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009483
if you dont want to spend any more, you could do what Toast says and "get" your os...
Are you going to overclock?
The 7970gHz is going to be a good 15% faster/stronger than the 680, plus 1GB more of VRAM. Go with the 7970 or 7950 no matter what!
Damn - you fit a Titan in there.
I probably would overclock some, I wouldn't overclock it as much as possible.
Get the Phanteks PH-TC14PE, if you can. You could hit 5.0gHz on that no problem :)
ok, then 8350 will be way faster at that budget imo
I can?
Thanks
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Crimson_Ryoka/saved/1sBb
This build. The board can OC to anything your cooler can handle. It uses windows 7.5(8 with start is back).
8350 oc to 5ghz
16gb ddr3 1866 cas 9 ram
Corsair H110 with Noctua 140mm fans
Nzxt Tempest 410 (best case under $100 imo, it supports 280mm radiators and has amazing airflow
Nzxt 850 watt Modular PSU ( feel free to picker another)
Samsung 120gb 840 series ssd
Seagate 2tb hdd (they are so much better about doa now, WD is not as good currently imo)
Asus Crosshair V Formula Z motherboard (has amazing audio and many features)
Sapphire 7970
LG dvd drive
ViewSonic VX2370Smh-LED 23.0" (newest AH ips panel with 100% rgb and factory calibrated) The new asus, hp, viewsonic, and acer all seem to use the same panel for the new series of monitors, and the viewsonic seems to be the best, being factory calibrated, and its viewsonic
here is a pic of them in eyefinity if you are even a little interested:
Azio levetron mech 5, keypad is removable (any mechanical keyboard is good, but avoid ione and non cherry mx ones)
lastly my favorite, and one of the best mice of all time, the razer deathadder
This one is not the 12 year old light up one, it is the stealth edition that doesnt light up, and has rubber sides.
I forgot to mention, Mousepad.
for mousepad go to amazon and look up artisan or hien mouse pads, they should say samurai, they are much better than anything func, razer, steelseries you name it. You will thank me.
A mousepad is imperative for the deathadder imo. A gaming mouse without a mousepad to me, is like playing mono audio in a 7.1 home theater
Anyway have fun
h110 is better imo, paired with noctua 140mm (with scythes were still around) can easily hit over 5ghz and stay stable.
The Intel system WILL be faster AND more reliable in CAD. AMD has trouble with some CAD programs, which is why he should go with Intel for this.
None of those sytems will really compare to what I put together as far as CAD performance. Not trying to bash anyone here. My computer IS overkill for gaming, but it's going to handle CAD a lot better than an AMD build. I'm not an Intel fanboy, in fact, I own an 8350 and I love it. But I'm just telling you now that Intel will perform better for CAD applications.
Any other builds presented will game very well, though.