New Build for Design and Drawing

nobod

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Hello, I am thinking to change my old computer with a new one. I would like to hear your opinion about the configuration. I ?m freelance UI&UX designer, also work as a engineer and I have other interests associated with heavy software. Here is a list of programs that is important for me:

The most commonly used:
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe After Effects
AutotCad2014
SolidWorks
Also play FIFA and NBA with friends.

The budget we have is around $1300 - $1800.
I don't need to buy OS and monitor(s).

Please take into account the following:
I would like configuration is constructed so that it can with the time to upgrade it;
Computer will work on two monitors.
I would like to use the following case:
http://www.deepcool.com/product/case/2014-11/9_1572.shtml
 
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: Apotop 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($202.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY Optima 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.30 @ Amazon)
Video Card: AMD FirePro W7100 8GB Video Card ($649.99 @ B&H)
Case: Antec Nine Hundred ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($53.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.95 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1611.17
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-13 14:12 EDT-0400

Replace the tower with the one you want.

http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/compare/amd-video-card-100505724%2Cmsi-video-card-r9290xgaming8g%2Csapphire-video-card-1003618gvxsr%2Cxfx-video-card-r9290x8dfd/

Pick a video card from this list, if you want to play games more, pick an R9 card, if you need to do very heavy 3d design work for a living you may consider the Firepro card I added in.

After you pick a video card (I can) check for PSU compatibility.
 
Hello, AdviserKulikov. Firstly, thank you for response. I prefer FirePro card, because this is the only which have 2+ HDMI ports, which is important for my workstation.