Build for 3D and graphism

[Cebas]

Hey,
I'm building a computer for my girlfriend. I searched alot already and I think I have come to a nice setup. What I want to know mostly is what you guys think about it and is everything compatible. I'll start by answering the questions first:

1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc
Photoshop, 3D modelling and rendering, video editing and sound mixing.
2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?
I would say 2000$ (can) with taxes. Trying to avoid shipping cost unless the deal is worth it.
3) Where do you live?
Québec, Canada.
4) What exact parts do you need for that budget? CPU, RAM, case, etc. Please be very specific.
We already have an external sound card and a microphone for recording. Other than that, everything.
CPU, motherboard, GPU, hard drive, case, optical drive, PSU, RAM, second monitor and not sure about OS.
5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model.
Keyboard, mouse, speakers and monitor, though I'm getting another one.
6) Will you be overclocking?
Never tried, might get into it, but not much, so let's say no.
7) What size monitor do you have and/or plan to have?
I think the old one is an 18", will try to get another one around 21-22".
8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
As soon as possible, probably buy everything this weekend.
9) What features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Firewire? Crossfire or SLI support? etc.
Don't think I need anything special...
10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license?
That's where I'm not sure, legit? Might go with a brand new win7.


I'm going for an i7 build, dual monitor, SSD for OS and programs. Any hard drive big enough for storage, like 500gb will do. Not sure if I should get 6gb or 12gb ram, might be usefull for big renders.

So here's what I planned on buying, it might not exactly be from the same website, I'll look for deals when I'm settled on the build.

SSD: Corsair X 32 - 160$
http://www.bestdirect.ca/products/218273/CMFSSD-32D1/CORSAIR/

Hard drive: Barracuda 500gb - 55$
http://www.bestdirect.ca/products/?sku=208574

CPU: I7 920 - 315$
http://www.bestdirect.ca/products/198010/BX80601920/Intel/

RAM: Not sure here, depends if I'm getting 12gb or not. Is 1600MHz really better than 1333MHz?
Corsair XMS3 6GB - http://www.bestdirect.ca/products/197340/TR3X6G1600C9/CORSAIR/
OCZ Platinum 6GB - http://www.amazon.com/OCZ-OCZ3P1600...ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=pc&qid=1248007776&sr=1-1
OCZ 1333mhz 12gb - http://www.amazon.com/OCZ-OCZ3P1333...&ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1247632810&sr=1-16

GPU: Quadro FX 1800 – 550$
http://www.microbytes.com/computer/ordinateur/product_info.php?products_id=18359

Motherboard: P6T - 272$
http://bestdirect.ca/products/204729/P6T/ASUS/

PSU: Don't know if it's worth getting the Corsair, heard they're pretty good. 650W good enough? I guess since I shouldn't really OC.
Antec 650W – 85$
http://www.bestdirect.ca/products/177363/EA650/ANTEC/
Corsaire 650W – 107$
http://www.bestdirect.ca/products/166445/CMPSU-650TX/CORSAIR/

Screen: 184$
http://bestdirect.ca/products/215856/ET.VX3HP.003/Acer/

Then there's the optical drive, but I guess any DVD RW should do and it's not very expensive, let's say 40$. And last the case... I heard it's more like a personnal choice, but if someone has a nice looking one around 100$ with no front door and usb in the front or top (and leds if possible always looks cool!) that's ventilated enough, would be nice to know.

That's damn close to 2000$ with case, 6GB ram and optical drive, but without taxes.

One question for OS. I'm aiming for windows 7 for sure. Are there 32/64 bit versions? Looks like there's only the home, professionnal or ultimate packages. If so, wich one should I get?
Also, should I get extra fans, depending on what case I'm getting?

Thanks alot for any future help, I really appreciate it.

 

[Dangman]

For overclocking, yes DDR3 1600 is better than DDR3 1333. However since you're not overclocking, you can go for the cheapest DDR3 1333 or even DDR3 1066 RAM set you can find and you'll be set. However if the price difference between a DDR3 1600 and DDR3 1333 RAM set is like $10, I recommend spending the extra cash just in case.

The Antec PSU you chose is a good choice. If you can spare the extra cash, go for the Corsair. If not, the EA650 will be more than enough for that setup.

There will be 32/64bit versions of Windows 7. For most people, Windows 7 Home should be more than enough.

Some case recommdendations:
$40 - Cooler Master Elite 335 RC-335-KKN1-GP ATX Case
$44 - Cooler Master Elite 331 RC-331-KKN1-GP ATX Case
$50 - Cooler Master Elite 332 RC-332-KKN1-GP ATX Case
$50 - Thermaltake WingRS 201 VJ60001N2Z ATX Case
$55 - Cooler Master Sileo 500 RC-500-KKN1-GP ATX Case
$60 - Antec 300 ATX Case
$60 - Cooler Master RC-590-KKN1-GP ATX Case
$70 - Cooler Master RC-690-KKN1-GP ATX Case
$86 - Lian Li Lancool PC-K7B ATX Case
$86 - Lian Li PC-7B Plus II ATX Case
$105 - Thermaltake ElementS VK60001N2Z ATX Case
$140 - Antec P183 ATX Case
$150 - Cooler Master HAF 932 RC-932-KKN1-GP ATX Case

 

[Cebas]

Ok, I will see what kind of deal I can get for the ram. I'll probably go for 1600.

I like the Cooler Masters, and prices are better than I thought.

Thanks Danny