Hello good people,
after 10 years, i think it's a good time to upgrade. Wanted to do it last year, but i am actually happy i didn't. But that's another story. I'lly miss my Q6600 and 550TI, but i want to taste the good life now.
So i've done quite some reasearch on my own, but i just don't have the time to delve deep into the matrix, even though i really enjoy nerding out.
I work as a freelance graphic designer and photographer, but i love gaming as well. So that's the goal. I'd like to go to a 2560x1440 monitor (27") and at least 99% Adobe RGB coverage. I'll buy that some time later as i havent decided yet. I currently have 2 FHD 100% sRGB displays. (Only use one for gaming)
So here's a partial part picker list: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/hmGz8d (442$)
I've added what i knew i'd need, but it's up for discussion of course.
CPU: Waiting till October for the ZEN CPUs is one thing i considered, but i don't think it'll make much of a difference perfomance and cost wise. The Quad Core version would've been, but they'll likely ship 2017, and that's too far away.
Mobo: No i idea here. Looks i don't care too much about. Low profile preferable. mATX a must. I'd like it to be able to support OC well (not uber like the Maximus V3), have USB 3.1 support, CF (for the future) and Thunderbolt. Didn't want to pay more than 90$ for it.
GPU: I will -with high probability- take the new RX480. Cost and perfomance wise it sounds very promising. For my needs it's totally enough. Especially if OC'd. A 1070 or 1080 is either too expensive or in comparison with a RX480 just not good enough perf/dollar. Calculated 290$
Cooler: Water Cooled is my preference, as i do like quiet systems, that can be OC'd quite a bit.
Ram: Picked one that's cheaper than most, while having good reviews.
Case: I'd like a mATX build with an aluminium chassis. Streacoms look fantastic, but alas, only for low power machines. So i'd go with a UMX3 Micro-ATX case, since it's from aluminium and looks nice imo, which is important to me. Just don't want some plastic sitting on top of the table. ~121$
PSU: I still have a BeQuiet 550W PSU, which is not modular (bummer) but was high end back in the days when i bought it. Not sure if i could use it in the new system?
No need for storage. Got that covered. 2 SSDs and one 3.5 HDD.
SUM: 690 Dollars (exVAT). My Budget is around 950$ (exVAT).
As a freelancer, i can deduct VATs immediately, so you can take that into account. At the end of the year i can deduct the whole price for the system. I do have other things i have to buy new, such as monitors, cameras etc, so i really don't wanna spend super much on a PC.
Notes:
VR and Crossfire proof for the future
W-LAN card would be nice if it fits in
Could you fine people help me out to fill in the gaps or recommend a different setup?
Kind regards and much thanks up front!
Phife
after 10 years, i think it's a good time to upgrade. Wanted to do it last year, but i am actually happy i didn't. But that's another story. I'lly miss my Q6600 and 550TI, but i want to taste the good life now.
So i've done quite some reasearch on my own, but i just don't have the time to delve deep into the matrix, even though i really enjoy nerding out.
I work as a freelance graphic designer and photographer, but i love gaming as well. So that's the goal. I'd like to go to a 2560x1440 monitor (27") and at least 99% Adobe RGB coverage. I'll buy that some time later as i havent decided yet. I currently have 2 FHD 100% sRGB displays. (Only use one for gaming)
So here's a partial part picker list: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/hmGz8d (442$)
I've added what i knew i'd need, but it's up for discussion of course.
CPU: Waiting till October for the ZEN CPUs is one thing i considered, but i don't think it'll make much of a difference perfomance and cost wise. The Quad Core version would've been, but they'll likely ship 2017, and that's too far away.
Mobo: No i idea here. Looks i don't care too much about. Low profile preferable. mATX a must. I'd like it to be able to support OC well (not uber like the Maximus V3), have USB 3.1 support, CF (for the future) and Thunderbolt. Didn't want to pay more than 90$ for it.
GPU: I will -with high probability- take the new RX480. Cost and perfomance wise it sounds very promising. For my needs it's totally enough. Especially if OC'd. A 1070 or 1080 is either too expensive or in comparison with a RX480 just not good enough perf/dollar. Calculated 290$
Cooler: Water Cooled is my preference, as i do like quiet systems, that can be OC'd quite a bit.
Ram: Picked one that's cheaper than most, while having good reviews.
Case: I'd like a mATX build with an aluminium chassis. Streacoms look fantastic, but alas, only for low power machines. So i'd go with a UMX3 Micro-ATX case, since it's from aluminium and looks nice imo, which is important to me. Just don't want some plastic sitting on top of the table. ~121$
PSU: I still have a BeQuiet 550W PSU, which is not modular (bummer) but was high end back in the days when i bought it. Not sure if i could use it in the new system?
No need for storage. Got that covered. 2 SSDs and one 3.5 HDD.
SUM: 690 Dollars (exVAT). My Budget is around 950$ (exVAT).
As a freelancer, i can deduct VATs immediately, so you can take that into account. At the end of the year i can deduct the whole price for the system. I do have other things i have to buy new, such as monitors, cameras etc, so i really don't wanna spend super much on a PC.
Notes:
VR and Crossfire proof for the future
W-LAN card would be nice if it fits in
Could you fine people help me out to fill in the gaps or recommend a different setup?
Kind regards and much thanks up front!
Phife
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