Need advice on First Build PC

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mbesuma

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Hey!

Just to let you know, i'm not greatly computer savvy. My computer is slowing me up with my work, and I need new one, so i've decided to go the route of building one, since I can build it to my needs. This'll be the first time for me, so I really just need some advice on the parts i've chosen.

I do a lot of 3D model work - 3Ds max, maya and Cinema4D, rendering times are getting ridiculous on this thing. Oh and I don't play games at all really. I'm not overly concerned about the price, don't want to go into the really high prices though.

Here they are -

CPU - Intel Core i7 2600k (chose this as I thought maybe it would be better suited for my needs - can also OC if needed)

MB - Asus P8P67 DELUXE R3 P67 Socket 1155 8 Channel HD Audio ATX Motherboard

RAM - G Skill 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333mhz Ripjaws Memory Kit CL9 (9-9-9-24) 1.5V

GPU - MSI GTX 560Ti TWIN FROZR II 1GB GDDR5 Dual DVI HDMI Out PCI-E

PSU - Corsair CMPSU-850HX 850 Watt

HD - Samsung SpinPoint F3 1TB SATA-II 32MB Cache - OEM (HD103SJ)

SSD - Intel 320 Series SSDSA2CW120G3K5 2.5" 120GB SATA II MLC

Case - Corsair Obsidian 650D Mid Tower Case

CD/DVD Drive - ASUS Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL


My main questions would be

- Are these components compatable with each other?
- Would it be better for me to get more RAM for my 3D rendering (I read that Graphics is very RAM hungry)
- Is 850watt too much for the PSU?
- Is the cooling going to be okay? Will I need a better case/an extra fan?
- Have I missed any parts out LOL apart from the usual perpherials.

Really appreciate any help!

Thanks
 
I would look at a SATA 3 SSD instead of that SATA 2 model.

The more RAM that you have the faster that your rendering will go.
 
mbesuma said:
Hey!

Just to let you know, i'm not greatly computer savvy. My computer is slowing me up with my work, and I need new one, so i've decided to go the route of building one, since I can build it to my needs. This'll be the first time for me, so I really just need some advice on the parts i've chosen.

I do a lot of 3D model work - 3Ds max, maya and Cinema4D, rendering times are getting ridiculous on this thing. Oh and I don't play games at all really. I'm not overly concerned about the price, don't want to go into the really high prices though.

Here they are -

CPU - Intel Core i7 2600k (chose this as I thought maybe it would be better suited for my needs - can also OC if needed)

MB - Asus P8P67 DELUXE R3 P67 Socket 1155 8 Channel HD Audio ATX Motherboard

RAM - G Skill 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333mhz Ripjaws Memory Kit CL9 (9-9-9-24) 1.5V

GPU - MSI GTX 560Ti TWIN FROZR II 1GB GDDR5 Dual DVI HDMI Out PCI-E

PSU - Corsair CMPSU-850HX 850 Watt

HD - Samsung SpinPoint F3 1TB SATA-II 32MB Cache - OEM (HD103SJ)

SSD - Intel 320 Series SSDSA2CW120G3K5 2.5" 120GB SATA II MLC

Case - Corsair Obsidian 650D Mid Tower Case

CD/DVD Drive - ASUS Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL


My main questions would be

- Are these components compatable with each other?
- Would it be better for me to get more RAM for my 3D rendering (I read that Graphics is very RAM hungry)
- Is 850watt too much for the PSU?
- Is the cooling going to be okay? Will I need a better case/an extra fan?
- Have I missed any parts out LOL apart from the usual perpherials.

Really appreciate any help!

Thanks
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I am not saying this is not a good build,but I here is an alternate build

CPU
AMD Phenom II x6 1100t

Motherboard
AsRock AM3+ Board

8GB 4GBx2GSKill RipJaws 1600MHz DDR3

AMD HD6850 or GTX 550- Since you don't play games you won't need much of a GPU.You can even go for a cheaper option than this,but this would be a bit more futureproof.

PSU
XFX 550W Core Edition
You won't need more than this and since you don't play games I don't think you will be going for a multi GPU config in the future.:D


Why the above build??
The Bulldozer Octo-core would be releasing soon and I am pretty sure that the octo-core will be better than the SandyBridge 2600k for tasks like 3D rendering since the applications perform better on greater number of cores.
If you see any benchmarks the current AMD hex-core performs pretty close to the Core i7 2600k just because it has greater number of cores even though the architecture is very old compared to the sandy bridge so the octo-core with a newer and better architecture is bound to perform better than the Intel quad core.So for now you can go with the Phenom II x6 and then upgrade to Bulldozer octo-core when it releases or you can wait and go with the Bulldozer and the 990Fx motherboards or you can go with the aforementioned intel build.

Also If you decide to go with your currently planned build I would suggest the changes regarding the RAM,GPU and PSU which I have used in the above build. :D


Cannot comment on the SSD part since I do not know much about SSD brands,but for sure as wolfe already mentioned getting a SATA III instead of the SATA II would be better.
And also getting a SATA III for the HDD would be better.
 
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