Build for a CG artist?

[cba1067950]

I'm just wondering what you smart people think of my build. It's my first one. I'm using a bunch of 3D software, Maya, 3ds max, zbrush, vray, but I don't have a whole lot of money. In fact this build goes over my budget ($750) with an OS. Without an OS I'm only a few dollars over my budget. I'm not sure if any of those programs will run on linux either. It's a little low on RAM but more will have to wait. If you know of anything that is a cheaper alternative I'd be happy to hear it. Anyway... here it is....

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16820231311

EVGA GeForce GTX 560 (Fermi) 01G-P3-1460-KR Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16814130660

MSI P67A-G43 (B3) ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16813130583

Intel Core i7-950 3.06GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16819115211

Antec BP550 Plus 550W Continuous Power Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16817371016


Rosewill CHALLENGER Black Gaming Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16811147153

HITACHI 500GB 3.5" SATA 3.0Gb/s Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16822145299

 

[claptonman]

Go for an i5-2500k. Its cheaper and faster than that processor, and has the potential to upgrade to an i7-2600k. You'll have to get a 1155 socket board, also. Look for a Z68 or P67. I wouldn't get a hitachi drive, either. Look for a samsung F3, western digital, or seagate. Might need to go for a 650w on your power supply for some headroom.