Non-gaming build

BikerTrash

BikerTrash

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I want to build a fast computer, main uses would be Web Development, Adobe CS4, eventually RAW picture editing, Internet, music and movies, and I want at least 3 22"-24" monitors.
Budget is around $1500 with the monitors. I have some stuff picked out, am I making the right choices?

-I want the case to be a CoolerMaster 932 HAF, when it goes back to $100.
-Is this a good PSU, and should I buy it NOW? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006
-HDD for the main http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136322
-2 of these video cards http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130395
-I am thinking i7-920, but can't decide on a MOBO.

*edit* This is no longer my wish list! http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=12433472
 
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I want to hold off building til spring, so I am trying to get the best deals until then, which is why I asked if $110 for the psu was a good deal to buy now.

Will the video card run 3 monitors? Would this one be a step better? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121333

I am kinda considering the 922 HAF case....

I will have another HD for storage. I already have a WD 1T in an external enclosure, will add another 1T internal.

That MOBO was the one I was considering. ;)
 
If you want to wait until spring just wait until spring, prices overall will be better (even by few bucks) in spring just buy everything together.
 
BikerTrash said:
I want to hold off building til spring, so I am trying to get the best deals until then, which is why I asked if $110 for the psu was a good deal to buy now.

Will the video card run 3 monitors? Would this one be a step better? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121333

I am kinda considering the 922 HAF case....

I will have another HD for storage. I already have a WD 1T in an external enclosure, will add another 1T internal.

That MOBO was the one I was considering. ;)
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It would be one step better, but it wouldn't run 3 monitors. You need one of the ATI 5xxx series to run 3 monitors. I suggest this - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102859&cm_re=5750-_-14-102-859-_-Product
 
Don't I need 2 cards to run 3+ monitors? I keep reading the 5xxx cards need another $100+ adapter to get the 3rd monitor to work. At what point do I reach overkill? 1G 256-bit? I am liking the MSI TwinFrozr.

The CM 932 HAF is on sale for $120 shipped, should I do it, or keep waiting for $100?

I did say spring, but if I can get everything on sale, it may be sooner!

Thanks for the help!!!
 
Does it have to be a desktop? Ever consider looking at a Mac? If not I would recommend an Intel build with a half way decent Nvidia card since Nvidia now has some API/Drivers that allow for things like CS4 to use the GPU to help render photos. This is supported on both Mac and Windows.
 
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I use a Mac at school, and I don't really like it. Main thing is that I don't like "all-in-one" stuff.
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Yeah I really wish Apple had a mid range pro-sumer mid tower as a Mac Pro is over kill for most users and not everyone is into having an All-in-One computer. That is why I suggested perhaps a laptop? I mean if you are going to do design on it seriously you may have to take your work with you to meetings and what not to show your clients and such.

I see you want multiple displays though, so that may be an issue with a laptop.

If you do custom build yourself a PC go Nvidia for the card. You can use their new technology which CS4 actually takes advantage for rendering photoshop work.
 
Well, I think I am ready to take the plunge. Here is what I have decided on:

EVGA X58 SLI LE
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188049

i7 920
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115202

Crucial Ballistix Tracer 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 1333 Memory (overpriced, I know, but I just love those LEDs!)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148281

MSI N250GTS TwinFrozr 1G OC GeForce GTS 250
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127445

WD 750GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s (I decided against the 10k rpm HDD, $$$)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136283

CM 932 HAF
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119160&cm_re=haf_932-_-11-119-160-_-Product

CORSAIR 750TX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...006&cm_re=750w_corsair-_-17-139-006-_-Product

CM V8
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103055&cm_re=v8-_-35-103-055-_-Product

And a couple LOGISYS 15" red cathode light kits
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16800888071
 
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Well, I did it. Here is my final and purchased list: http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=12433472

I got the case for Chirstmas, and immediately took it apart to prep for paint.

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This looks MUCH better!

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The rest of my parts should be here Mon and Tues. :D
 
I will definitely do updates!

Red LEDs in the cooler, on the ram, in the front fan, with red cathodes, and all that black, I am anxious to see if it will look as cool as I think.

The "mostly black with some red" scheme kinda just happened. I am also changing the plain black rear fan to this:
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Mondays.... :mad:

UPS man came today, delivered most of my parts and a DOA ASUS 24" monitor. Back to Newegg it goes.

Got everything installed and seems to run great, except that I got an "upgrade" version of Windows7, so until I get the full version, which should be 2 days, I have a BIG paper weight.

Anyway, I did take a pic. Next time I will get a modular PSU.

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