High performance PC configuration.

[rkhd033]

Hello everyone, I was about to buy a 27" iMac i5 2.9 ghz for €1899. But I decided to build my own PC. This is what I would like to buy, but I don't know if there is any kind of incompatibility between them... I work in design and use software like Cinema 4D, 3DMax, After Effects and Photoshop. The only thing I need to know is what cooler would go on the processor and what power supply I would need. I would also like to know about the fans for the case itself, which ones you recommend and so on. As well as the first, if there is any incompatibility. Thank you very much everyone! Asus Maximus V Formula €269 Asus Maximus V Formula 90-MIBII0-G0EAY0VZ Placa Base Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5Ghz Box Socket 1155 €332 Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5Ghz Box Socket 1155 BX80637I73770K Procesador G.Skill Trident X DDR3 2400 PC3-19200 32GB 4x8GB CL10 €242 G.Skill Trident X DDR3 2400 PC3-19200 32GB 4x8GB CL10 F3-2400C10Q-32GTX Memoria DDR3 NZXT Phantom 410 Blanca €93 NZXT Phantom 410 Blanca PHANTOM410B Caja/Torre Asus GeForce GTX 660 TI DirectCU II TOP 2GB GDDR5 €304 Asus GeForce GTX 660 TI DirectCU II TOP 2GB GDDR5 90YV0360-M0NA00 Tarjeta Gráfica

[Bm4n]

Oh boy, buy the iMac! :lol: Without a doubt if you want better performance build a PC.

Why do you choose that motherboard? PD. Seeing as you have money to spare without a doubt I would go for an x79, and there's still money left over.

I'm not sure you'll use more than 16gb of RAM you can always upgrade that, there's no rush to spend.

And that graphics card is a waste of money or are you going for something professional or better use something from the low-mid range, for example a 650 with 1GB, unless you appreciate that small difference but I would recommend saving it for a future upgrade when the new generation comes out: AutoDesk AutoCAD 2013 GPU Acceleration - Puget Custom Computers

[Sylver]

About power supplies, put a good Corsair AX in that computer, the 860W one is already more than enough.
Then, regarding coolers, if you're going to get that micro it's because you want to overclock (otherwise it would be a waste) so I recommend a Noctua NH-D14 or a Thermaltake Frio, since you have a surplus in the budget, keep that i7 cool

Regards

[rkhd033]

There, in that configuration, it costs €1200 out of the €1899 that the imac costs.

I chose that motherboard because it's pretty lol

So I opted for 16 instead of 32gb those 16 would be > 2400

Which motherboard do you recommend for that processor?

I want a PC that lasts a long time I don't want to be buying graphics cards every six months.

[rkhd033]

The truth is I didn't plan to overclock, I based myself on benchmark lists, which one do you recommend?

[fjavi]

@rkhd033:

Here, in that configuration, it costs €1200 out of the €1899 that the iMac costs.

I chose that motherboard because it's beautiful haha

So I opted for 16 instead of 32gb, those 16 would be > 2400

Which motherboard do you recommend for that processor?

I want a PC that lasts a long time, I don't want to be buying graphics cards every six months.

That motherboard is good especially for gaming if you're thinking of putting in three or 4 cards, if you want it for work I would put in another one that's simpler and cheaper, it would give you the same result, it has thunderbolt which might come in handy in the future, but even though this Maximus is a very good motherboard I think for work you won't see differences with another z77.

Less so if you're not planning on overclocking, I say the same about the graphics card, if you're not planning on gaming you don't need to put in a graphics card, the CPU already has one, this graphics card is for PC games and only if you're planning on using CUDA could it be useful, although there are others that are better and much cheaper for that, for example an 570, for what you want to do maybe an X79 would be better for you because it has more cores and more memory, although it's more problematic that socket than the 1155.

Custom budget. PcComponentes.com

missing the case

This configuration is indicative, you can change components like the motherboard or the heatsink, I put a Corsair Hydro. This one for example comes with the 8 memory banks, it's OEM you can choose the other build
Asus P9X79 LE OEM 90-MIBIM1-G0UBY0KZ Motherboard

For the X79 you have to put in a graphics card even if it's cheap, many 1155 don't because the CPU has it, although you have to check that the motherboard has connections, either DVI or HDMI.

In socket 1155 this is fine and comes out much cheaper.
http://www.pccomponentes.com/asrock_z77_extreme4.html

regards

[rkhd033]

The truth is that I am somewhat lost, it has become clear to me that perhaps the RAM and the graphics are excessive.

I have changed from 32 to 16 Gb of RAM and if I need more I will update.

What do you think of the radeon HD 7850?

The truth is that I would like to continue counting on the processor I mentioned, and I liked the case.

I still need to know about the motherboard, because that x79 only supports up to second generation Intel processors.

Thanks, you are helping me a lot.

[rkhd033]

What do you think of this config?
I'm already doubting about the graphics card... I don't know which one anymore... :wall:

46780 Intel Core I7-3930K 3.2Ghz Box Socket 2011 499
46805 Asus P9X79 222
50256 G.Skill Trident X DDR3 2400 PC3-19200 16GB 2x8GB CL10 135
48136 Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 3TB SATA3 64MB 115
39889 OCZ Fatal1ty 750W Modular 89
47401 NZXT Phantom 410 White 93
54493 Pioneer DVR-220LBK DVD Recorder 24x 30

Total 1183 €

The monitor will be a 27" lcd that I still have to research.

[Bm4n]

For X79, there are Sandy Bridge processors, which are brothers of Ivy Bridge. The performance difference is quite small. The advantage you have with the motherboard is double the bandwidth, so if you work a lot, it might be better for you, and especially because you have a large budget since X79 is the highest performance platform. But Z77 is also good, although I wouldn't put that much money into it.

The Nvidia graphics card is good. You'll see in the link I gave you the performance in AutoCAD 2013 of various graphics cards, and the 650 is above the Quadro 4000, although it doesn't reach the 660. Of course, the price is much lower, so you have to value that, but no graphics card lasts long. Just look at the chart that the graphics cards at the top are the new ones, the old ones are at the bottom. It's much better to upgrade more often than to buy something expensive and have to hold it for years. And the RAM, instead of buying it all at once, you can buy 16GB first and then another 16GB if you need it.

P.S. Corsair power supplies in the mid-to-high range are usually very good, and you'll have enough left over to buy an SSD for the OS. Oh, and be careful that with X79 you need at least 4 RAM modules, which would be 4x4GB (you'll have 8 slots on the motherboard). ?

[rkhd033]

@Bm4n:

For X79, there are Sandy Bridge processors, which are brothers of Ivy Bridge. The performance difference is quite small. The advantage you have with the motherboard is a bandwidth twice as large, so if you work with a lot, it might be better for you, and especially because you have a large budget, since X79 is the highest performance platform. But Z77 is also good, although I wouldn't put that much money into it, perhaps.

The Nvidia graphics card is good. You'll see in the link I gave you the performance in AutoCAD 2013 of various graphics cards, and the 650 is above the Quadro 4000, although it doesn't reach the 660. Of course, the price is much lower, so you have to value that, but no graphics card lasts long. Look at the chart I gave you: the graphics cards at the top are the new ones, the old ones are at the bottom. It's much better to upgrade more often than to buy something expensive and have to hold it for years. And as for the RAM, instead of buying it all at once, you can buy 16GB first and then another 16GB if you need it.

Thanks for answering!

I have to look at the graphics card more closely because, although it's not mainly for gaming, I'll probably play a game or two.

are the components I've chosen compatible with each other?
what kind of cooler could I put that wouldn't interfere much with the RAM slots? (because of size)

[Bm4n]

@rkhd033:

Thanks for replying!

I need to look at the graphics more closely because even though it's not primarily for gaming, I'll probably put one game in another.

are the components I've chosen compatible with each other??
what kind of cooler could I put in so it doesn't interfere much with the ram slots? (because of size)

PD. The mid-range Corsair power supplies are usually very good, and you have enough to buy an SSD for the OS and watch out that with the X79 you need 4 ram modules, a minimum of 4x4GB (you'll have 8 slots on the board)

If they are compatible, watch out for the PD^, the cooler usually blocks the ram slots, it depends on how big you want it but without OC you won't need more than the stock one, the Noctuals are quite good both in fans and coolers, even if they are expensive.

[Sylver]

What they have already told you is that, if you are not going to overclock, get an i7 without an unlocked multiplier (it should not have the letter "K" in its name) and with the stock cooler it will work perfectly.

Regards

[ferelxyx]

something like this, the only thing I didn't put was the case

or something like this

regarding the case, this one is somewhat better and more ventilated: NOX Hummer Zero - 116 euros

Review: Traficantes de Hardware - Review NOX Hummer Zero

regards

[Obione]

Another cucumber team proposal:

Custom budget. PcComponentes.com

You might also be interested in going for a Quadro or saving some money on the graphics card.

If you're going for a 2011, I'd get the x6. If you're going for a quad, I'd get the 3770K, maybe the savings on the motherboard could allow you to go for a decent Quadro. Take a good look at the CUDA and Quadro issue in the programs you're going to use.

[Bm4n]

The fact is that the new nvidia 600 series performs quite well in autocad 2013, better than the quadro 2000 and 4000… we would be talking about a quadro of 600-800€. I would put a 3930 and a 650, although you wouldn't notice a huge difference with a 3820 or a 3770, it's your choice where you want to spend more or less:

• More CPU 3930, less 3770. Price diff 200€
• More bandwidth in the RAM X79, less Z77. Price diff 0€
• More GPU 660, less 650. Price diff 80€

[ferelxyx]

@Obione:

Another team proposal from pepino:

Custom budget. PcComponentes.com

You might also be interested in going for a Quadro or saving some money on the graphics card.

If you're going for a 2011, I'd get the x6. If you're going for a quad, I'd get the 3770K, maybe the savings on the motherboard could allow you to get a decent Quadro. Take a good look at the CUDA and Quadro issue in the programs you're going to use.

If you only put two pieces of memory, you won't take advantage of the memory bandwidth

Best regards

[Bm4n]

By the way, does anyone have Crucial memory? I used to think they were low-end, but recently I upgraded and got Corsair, even though they were a bit more expensive. What do you think?

[Obione]

Crucial has always been about quality memory, although they have been making budget memory for a while now (which is logical, expensive memory isn't worth it) but reliability isn't a problem even with cheap memory.