~$1000 PC for Matlab, 3D CAD design.

[abhayp]

Looking to build a PC which will be used for Matlab (large data sets) and 3D CAD design (SolidWorks, Inventor) as the most demanding tasks. Apart from this will do a large number of Office-type applications simultaneously. Looking for something very reliable in the range of $1000 without a monitor and OS. Thank you all!

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: within a month
BUDGET RANGE: 1000 After Rebates

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Matlab, 3D CAD, Office work

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: monitor and OS

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA

PARTS PREFERENCES:none

OVERCLOCKING: No SLI OR CROSSFIRE: No

MONITOR RESOLUTION: At least 1280X1024

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: would like a rock-solid build, not necessarily the latest and greatest

 

[banthracis]

i7-930 $280
Ga x58-ud4 $210 10% off w/ promo code. Combo this w/ CPU to save more money.

G SKill Pi 7-8-7-24 DDR3 1600 6GB kit $170

Random Optical Drive $20

Spinpoint F3 1tb HD $70

Antec 300 Illusion Case $60 $10 off w/ promo code

Corsair 750TX $110 w/ $10 MIR and $10 off promo code

Nvidia GPU. 9800gtx+ or 250 gts ~$130. 9800gtx has open GL 3.1, 250gts is 2.1. Only major difference.

total ~$995 before rebates.