Need advice on an AutoCAD/Gaming build (first build)

[Puckoff23]

Hello,

I am looking to start my first build for AutoCAD and gaming. I am a draftsman (2D building plans and details) and will be looking to start my own business in the future. I currently use AutoCAD 2014 at work and will be going with either that or AutoCAD 2014 LT. I will also be using this PC for gaming. At present time I do not need something that will run constant at the highest possible settings. I do not play first person shooters but am into third person action games (Mass Effect, GTA, Saints Row) so it will need to be able to run games like that. This PC will be hooked up to my TV, a Dynex 42" LCD (model DX-L41-10A) with a 1920x1080 resolution, via HDMI.

Thanks for any and all help you guys can give. If you need more info just let me know.
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Approximate Purchase Date: 1-2 months, but can start ordering parts piece meal

Budget Range: $900-$1200 Before / After Rebates

System Usage from Most to Least Important: 1a. AutoCAD, 1b. Games

Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: any reputable online store. I do live about 90 minutes from the MicroCenter in Tustin, CA and would be willing to drive for the discount.

Country: USA

Parts Preferences: Intel CPU. Been looking at using the i7-3770 as I will not be overclocking. This is the same CPU I use at work, but I will not ignore other recommendations. I would be willing to go with an i5 if possible. An SSD to house the OS (Windows) and possibly AutoCAD. I do not need a ton of local storage (no more than 1TB,) as I can purchase hard drives and external enclosures as needed. Optical Drive.

Overclocking: No

SLI or Crossfire: No Actually, I dont know what this is.

Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080

Additional Comments: I am not into windows or pretty lights or anything like that. I like simple and clean for my case. Front usb ports would be nice, but not a necessity. I can deal with noise, but would like to keep heat down as much as possible. I do like small form factor PCs, but again, this is not a necessity.

Thanks again.

 

[EcoMCG]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2YXSU
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2YXSU/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2YXSU/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($207.97 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($143.97 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($82.95 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($324.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Antec GX500 ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX750B BRONZE 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1099.77
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-23 21:49 EST-0500)

 

[tc983x]

Do you want a certified autocad videocard though? they act much differently than a gaming card.
also you should get windows 7 PRO as it will support more memory.
www.enceptia.com Autocad teaching/sales/support company.
i do most of the builds, and am a huge gamer. contact us if you are interested! =) thanks! tim

 

[Puckoff23]

Would bumping up to 16 GB ram cause any problems with this setup? Thanks again for you recommendations.

 

[tc983x]

nope more memory is just what you need for autocad.

 

[Puckoff23]

With this build, I want to make sure that whatever I choose will work for both. If getting a certified AutoCAD video card will still allow me to play games and stay within my budget, then I'm not opposed to it.

Thanks

 

[RCFProd]

I use an i5-4440 CPU with an R9 270 graphics card combined with 8gb RAM. Gaming and AutoCAD works perfectly fine for me. Your CPU and graphics card is even better. You shouldn't have problems using AutoCAD with that build.

 

[Puckoff23]

Cool, thanks guys.