Custom build pc for graphic design and 3d creation

Jyeway

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Hi i am currently trying to build a pc strictly for graphic design and 3d creation. The programs used are photoshop cs5 and autodesk 3ds max. I have the corsair obsidian 800d case. Any advice on which motherboard, cpu, ssd, ram i should get. I have been hearing intel xeon is the way to go for what im trying to do but i am not too familiar with all the different models it comes with and which is best and also which motherboard to use to compliment the cpu. My budget is up to $4000. Thanks guys.
 
Basic configuration:
i7 3930K (the best I can find at the moment)
ASUS P9X79 X79 (One of the cheapest available at the moment)
G.Skill DDR3 1600 CL10 32GB (4x8)
PNY nVidia Quadro 2000 or better or something which suits your need and budget.
Crucial m4 128GB
 
MOBO : ASRock X79 EXTREME7 LGA 2011 Intel X79
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157284
RAM : CORSAIR Vengeance 32GB (4 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233232
GPU : PNY VCQ5000-PB Quadro 5000 2.5GB 320-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Workstation Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814133325
HDD : Seagate Barracuda ST31000524AS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5"
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148697
SSD : Crucial M4 CT128M4SSD2 2.5" 128GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148442
PSU : CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX750M 750W ATX12V v2.31 / EPS12V v2.92 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular High Performance
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139030
CPU COOLER : Noctua NH-D14 SE2011 140mm and 120mm SSO CPU Cooler
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608024
CPU 3930k is hard to find this CPU.
If you afford then buy Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition Sandy Bridge-E http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116491