Image processing build

[pepealcantud]

Hello,

I am trying to build a PC to perform image processing tasks. But I am not sure if it is worth to spend more money in the CPU or in the GPU. Budget is about $2000 max.

Any suggestions?

 

[g-unit1111]

For image processing it's better to have a good CPU. This is where something like the six-core 3930K comes in. Having a good GPU definitely helps as well.

Try something like this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-3930K 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($499.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 SE2011 CPU Cooler ($80.50 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock X79 Extreme6 ATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($219.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($197.85 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ Vector Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: ATI FirePro V5800 1GB Video Card ($356.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: NZXT HALE 90 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($132.72 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($22.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($135.62 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $2016.61
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-11 13:14 EST-0500)