To Whom It May Concern,
I'm a graduate student in the process of selecting parts to build a workstation (my first build). Any input/advice on my selection would be greatly appreciated.
Purchase Date: 1-2 weeks
Budget: Under $1550.00
System Usage: SolidWorks, AutoDesk Inventor, Ansys, Photoshop, C++/Java Coding, Microsoft Office Suite, Internet Browsing, Movies
Gaming: No
Overclocking: Maybe in the Future
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe in the Future
CPU: Hoping to purchase the Intel Core i7-4790k for around $350 when it comes out in 2ish weeks
Parts List:
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Q3VL
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Q3VL/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Q3VL/benchmarks/
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($314.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac) ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($213.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($104.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: AMD FirePro W5000 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 CrossFire Supported Workstation Video Card ($434.99)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1493.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-24 13:40 EDT-0400)
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. Have a great memorial day weekend. God Bless.
Very Respectfully,
CMobley7
“To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.”
-Steve Prefontaine
I'm a graduate student in the process of selecting parts to build a workstation (my first build). Any input/advice on my selection would be greatly appreciated.
Purchase Date: 1-2 weeks
Budget: Under $1550.00
System Usage: SolidWorks, AutoDesk Inventor, Ansys, Photoshop, C++/Java Coding, Microsoft Office Suite, Internet Browsing, Movies
Gaming: No
Overclocking: Maybe in the Future
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe in the Future
CPU: Hoping to purchase the Intel Core i7-4790k for around $350 when it comes out in 2ish weeks
Parts List:
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Q3VL
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Q3VL/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Q3VL/benchmarks/
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($314.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac) ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($213.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($104.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: AMD FirePro W5000 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 CrossFire Supported Workstation Video Card ($434.99)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1493.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-24 13:40 EDT-0400)
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. Have a great memorial day weekend. God Bless.
Very Respectfully,
CMobley7
“To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.”
-Steve Prefontaine