Seeking Help to build PC for architectural use

thinky0099

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Oct 7, 2015
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Hello,

I am looking to build a PC around 2000-2500 Australian dollars.
I will be using programs such as Rhino, AutoCAD, Adobe CC Suite, Revit, Archicad, Vray, Artlantis, Grasshopper.
I would be needing 2 monitors, and currently I possess a 250 GB SSD, so I might just go for another harddrive, and use the SSD I already have to save more budget for other stuff.
I have keyboard and mouse, but would need everything else.
I am not too sure if the gaming builds are recommended, because I suspected that the programs I use might require specs in a different way.
would be great if someone could help me out!

Cheers,
Andy
 

logainofhades

Titan
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Pretty much at max budget.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($559.00 @ PCCaseGear)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX_BK 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($55.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: MSI X99S SLI Krait ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($329.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($192.00 @ IJK)
Storage: Toshiba 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($130.00 @ IJK)
Case: Cooler Master N300 ATX Mid Tower Case ($57.50 @ Umart)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($119.00 @ Umart)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($18.00 @ IJK)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($140.00 @ IJK)
Monitor: BenQ RL2460HT 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($139.00 @ CPL Online)
Monitor: BenQ RL2460HT 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($139.00 @ CPL Online)
Other: Leadtek Quadro K2200 ($615.99)
Total: $2493.49
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-08 00:36 AEDT+1100

A bit cheaper, but you lose the extra threads of the 5820k.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($517.00 @ Centre Com)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX_BK 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($55.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-AR ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($245.00 @ Centre Com)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($177.00 @ IJK)
Storage: Toshiba 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($130.00 @ IJK)
Case: Cooler Master N300 ATX Mid Tower Case ($57.50 @ Umart)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($119.00 @ Umart)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($18.00 @ IJK)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($140.00 @ IJK)
Monitor: BenQ RL2460HT 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($139.00 @ CPL Online)
Monitor: BenQ RL2460HT 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($139.00 @ CPL Online)
Other: Leadtek Quadro K2200 ($615.99)
Total: $2352.49
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-08 00:37 AEDT+1100


Last gen i7
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($509.00 @ PCCaseGear)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX_BK 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($55.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($199.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury White 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($135.00 @ Centre Com)
Storage: Toshiba 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($130.00 @ IJK)
Case: Cooler Master N300 ATX Mid Tower Case ($57.50 @ Umart)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($119.00 @ Umart)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($18.00 @ IJK)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($140.00 @ IJK)
Monitor: BenQ RL2460HT 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($139.00 @ CPL Online)
Monitor: BenQ RL2460HT 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($139.00 @ CPL Online)
Other: Leadtek Quadro K2200 ($615.99)
Total: $2256.49
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-08 00:39 AEDT+1100

And lastly, at the low end of your budget. Still i7 performance, but not overclockable. Basically i7 4770.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($369.00 @ PCCaseGear)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 103 43.1 CFM CPU Cooler ($32.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($134.00 @ IJK)
Storage: Toshiba 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($130.00 @ IJK)
Case: Cooler Master N300 ATX Mid Tower Case ($57.50 @ Umart)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($119.00 @ Umart)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($18.00 @ IJK)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($140.00 @ IJK)
Monitor: BenQ RL2460HT 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($139.00 @ CPL Online)
Monitor: BenQ RL2460HT 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($139.00 @ CPL Online)
Other: Leadtek Quadro K2200 ($615.99)
Total: $2002.49
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-08 00:41 AEDT+1100
 
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