Help me build a PC for 3D rendering and for gaming.?

Davey

I've never built a computer before, so I need some help. Bare with me because my knowledge of computer hardware is poor, pretend you are talking to a 5 year old.

This machine is for both work and pleasure. I want to build a computer that has amazing performance for 3D rendering (I'm a 3D artist but know little about hardware), can multitask well with without much slowdown from running multiple instances of Photoshop and MAX and even working while rendering (if that's possible) and also an excellent gaming machine. Lots of USBs are important as well because I usually like to have many peripherals.

My budget is between 1800-3000 Canadian, but I will spend a little bit over that if that is required to get something that is truly state-of-the-art.

A top-of-the-line computer is important to me right now, the best rendering speed is important for my projects and the highest visual quality in gaming for years to come is also very much so.

Thanks in advance.

Answer
Well, I'm really unsure as to how this hardware will perform when it comes to 3D rendering, but it shouldn't be that bad. The quadro series was designed for 3D rendering, but not for gaming, so it won't be any good.

So I'll design based on your gaming needs. Though honestly, 3D rendering on it should work on it just fine.

I'll be back with the computer specs in a bit.

EDIT: Here we go... I used Newegg.ca(nada) for the parts. You can also price check with NCIX Canada, which is, imo the best place to buy from if you live in Canada (www.ncix.com). I just didn't really want to deal with it's interface.

CPU: Intel i7 2600k ($330)
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115070

GPU: PNY GeForce GTX 580 1.5gb ($470)
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814133360

PSU: Antec TPQ-1200 watt ($230)
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371032

Mobo: ASUS Maximus Extreme-Z IV Z68 ($335)
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131760

RAM: CORSAIR XMS3 16GB (4 x 4GB) @ 1333Mhz ($78)
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233190

Aftermarket Cooling: CORSAIR H70 ($92)
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Thermal Paste: Arctic Silver AA-14G ($8)
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HDD: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 64mb Cache @ 7200rpm ($130)
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148840

SDD: Crucial M4 CT 128gb SATA III MLC ($200)
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148442

BD Drive: Lite-On Black 12X BD ($95)
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106369

OS: Windows 7 64bit OEM ($110)
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986

Case: Corsair Graphite 600T ($180)
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139005

=Total: $2727.37

NOT INCLUDING SHIPPING!!! & rebates + tax (No idea if there is tax in Canada)

Now, this isn't the tip-top state of the art PC. Why?

Well, the state of the art CPU, the i7 3690x costs around $1100. + the standard mobo, add $300. That's $1400 off the bat. Then add a second GTX 580, for sli. That amounts to about $1000. So, after that you have about $600 to work with. You said you could go a bit over, so there you have about $1000 to work with for the HDD, case, OS, aftermarket cooling, PSU, etc. A bit hard to do. I think it's possible with a $4000 CAD budget at the minimum, but let me tell you - this PC is already a beast, and is still, pretty much, state of the art.

Now, with the listed parts, you can add a second GTX 580 for a total of just a bit over $3200. That'll GREATLY improve the performance, and the PSU can take it. Also, you can keep the single 580 and up to an i7 3690x for an extra $700 ($3400).

We can more then likely work out a solution, based around your needs. Shoot me an email, ahcereality@yahoo.com if you need to.

It'll also be a good idea to do a bit of research yourself. It's a really bad idea to order the world's best parts and not know how to build / use it.

I hope I was of some help!

2012 Gaming/ 3d Modeling/ Video editing PC Build.?

Zero Cool

Guys im from India. Im going to buy a Desktop PC with custom parts. Here's my current Configuration. Please tell me if the current build is ok enough to play Battlefield 3, Battlefield Bad Company 2, Skyrim, and most of the new games like Battlefield 3. Here the list :-

Intel Core i5-2500K Quad-Core Processor.
AMD Radeon HD 6850 or Nvidia Gtx 550 ti ( cant choose between these 2).
NZXT M59 Gaming Cabinet or Cooler Master Elite 431.
LG 22inch LED Monitor.
Cooler Master 550w extreme Power PSU.
Asus P8H67-M-LX 16GB DDR Intel Motherboard.
Ram will be 4GB DDR3 Memory of 1333 MHz.
500 GB Seagate HDD.

Please Note That :- i'll also be using software like Maya 2011/2012, Combustion, most of the adobe softwares like Premiere CS5, After Effects CS5. then HD Video Editing.etc. Also please tell me that if choosing Nvidia, is it eVGA gtx 550ti or ASUS gtx 550ti. OR if choosing Radeon, is it ASUS HD 6850 or XFX HD 6850. Please answer fast. Thanks.

Answer
Either for gaming or the programs you want to use, you're not going to make it with either of those cards because they are too weak.

You should be looking at an ATI 6970 or NVidia GTX560ti core 448, at least.

In fact, for the use of your editing stuff, you'd be better off with a Quadro card, but they're bloody expensive ($2000 to $7000) and not fit for gaming...

The rest of your system is okay, except you'd want to go for at least 8GB of RAM for the rendering/editing stuff...

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