[Build Help] ~$1700 VFX, Editing and Gaming machine
First time PC builder here, looking to use this rig for editing and compositing work, with gaming on the side. My main goal is to build something that can handle programs like Nuke or After Effects smoothly. I'm open to any suggestions that might make this rig better (especially what GPU to use, and if I should stick with the i7-2600K or get the i7-3770). My price ceiling is $2000. Thanks!
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i7-2600K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor | $283.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| CPU Cooler | Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler | $33.98 @ PC Mall |
| Motherboard | ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard | $127.86 @ Newegg |
| Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $113.02 @ NCIX US |
| Hard Drive | Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $88.86 @ Outlet PC |
| Hard Drive | Plextor M3 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk | $179.99 @ Newegg |
| Video Card | EVGA GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card | $407.55 @ Newegg |
| Case | Corsair 600T White Graphite ATX Mid Tower Case | $166.69 @ Mac Connection |
| Power Supply | Corsair 750W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply | $130.98 @ Newegg |
| Optical Drive | Samsung SH-B123L Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer | $77.73 @ Mwave |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (64-bit) | $136.45 @ B&H |
| Total | ||
| Prices include shipping and discounts when available. | $1747.10 |
Posted Jul 10, 2012, 6:30 AM UTC
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