What do you think about this computer?

[Kazmora]

Hi, I'm a computer animation student and I'm looking into getting a workstation. I stumbled upon this build http://www.amazon.com/CybertronPC-Blueprint-CAD3193B-Desktop-Black/dp/B00F254LT4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1399592891&sr=8-1&keywords=cybertron+blueprint . And I was wondering what someone with more expertise would think about this computer. Are all the components adequate? Is the price right?, etc...
Thank you guys in advance!

 

[damric]

So are you wondering if it is a ripoff since you could build your own cheaper? How much is a quadro K4000 in retail? hmmn...

 

[mjmacka]

What are the recommendations for systems from your university? What are you going to be doing with the computer... I assume computer animation, but anything else?

 

[mjmacka]

A quadro is 500-700 depending on who makes the card and the clock speed.

If we know what application or applications the poster is using, we could find a card optimized for that application.

 

[Kazmora]

What are the recommendations for systems from your university? What are you going to be doing with the computer... I assume computer animation, but anything else?

We mostly use maya, and programs such as After Effects and Photoshop.

 

[mjmacka]

Here is a score from Maya and newer GPU's.

http://www.pugetsystems.com/labs/articles/AutoDesk-Maya-2014-Professional-GPU-Acceleration-509/

The board scored well. The W5000 scored better and is less expensive by about $300 bucks.

 

[mjmacka]

I know this is only one comparison but most likely, Maya is going to take most GPU intensive of the listed applications.