Hi Guys,
I have a budget of about $1300 for a new PC.
I have always been a MAC boy but i have gotten into CAD and want a computer that can render fairly well.
I would also like to use this for a bit of cheeky gaming also.
What would you recommend? I much prefer intel over AMD..
I am so lost with options of different parts.. Thanks!
CAD or CAM? If CAD any Intel cpu 's included GPU will be fine.
Thanks for the replies guys!
That helps a lot :)
Why pick such fast ram?
It's good for you.. Faster RAM = better performance from the CPU.
Well, what would you rather have then? 1600mhz RAM for $96 or 2133mhz RAM for $99?
It's a bit of a long read, but the TLDR version is that you should get fast memory since they cost just as much as slower RAM.
CPU = Intel i7-4770 – $349
MOBO = Gigabyte H87M-D3H – $109
SSD = Samsung 840 EVO Series SATA3 250G – $185
Memory = 8G Kit 2133 G.Skill Ripjaws-X or Ares, doesn't matter – $98 or $99
GPU = Nvidia 760 2GB MSI-TF $319
PSU = Antec HCG 620 – $105
Case = Coolermaster SGC-1000 – $94
DVD = SATA DVD RW Samsung – $18
WIFI = PCI-E TP-Link WN881ND – $18
Approximately $1300. All prices from http://www.msy.com.au/Parts/PARTS.pdf
For CAD rendering you actually need Nvidia Quadro workstation cards but MSY don't sell Quadro cards. If you need Quadro for CAD, try the Quadro 600 for $199.. Just take note the Quadro isn't built for games but purely for 3d modeling only.
Doesn't include Windows. You can also swap the Antec HCG 620 for a much cheaper Corsair VS550 ($65) for -$40 saving.