Need Opionions on this Computer Build

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Okay after 2 weeks of looking around and asking people this is what I have come up with for a build that needs to run Autodesk Revit, 3DS Max and some renders like octane and TwinMotion 2.

How does this build look?

CPU: Intel i7 2600k
MB: GIGABYTE GA-Z68XP-UD3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2133 (PC3 17000) Desktop Memory Model F3-17000CL11D-8GBXL
GPU: GeForce GTX 560
PSU: CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX650 V2 650W
HDD: HITACHI 500GB
CD: Sony Optiarc 24X DVD Burner
CASE: NZXT Phantom PHAN-001WT

Total cost is $938 with free shipping and after discounts.

Its a little more than I want to spend but its an alright price. If I could drop it down another $100 in price that would be great.

So anyone got any opinions on this? Is everything in here okay and can anything be made a little cheaper to save $100?
 
Definitely go with tiraides' recommendations. He will not steer you wrong.
 
Here is the same advice I offered to another post:
I am an architect and IT pro that uses Revit on large projects every day, so here is some advice from my experience. Revit v2011 and previous versions doesn't make use of multiple cores (there is an exception, but I'll get to that), so it doesn't matter how many cores you have. A fast processor is very beneficial, so that i7 is certainly not wasted. Revit v2012 has included more multitcore-utilizing features, such as generating views. In smaller projects you will not notice a difference, but larger projects can feel the difference. Fast processor = great. Many cores = good, but not important for small/medium projects.
On to memory: a small Revit project is around 100mb, medium is 200mb, large is 300+mb. We use a 20x multiplier to figure out the RAM requirement, so your 300mb project will run at 6gb of RAM. 12gb RAM is the minimum for a good Revit computer.
Revit will utilize multiple cores for rendering, as will any decent rendering program like 3dMax. If your Mother does much rendering, your multicores can come in handy.
Also note that Revit will only use your graphics card for rendering!
Hope this helps!
 
I'd say get 16 GB (4x4) of 1333 or 1600 RAM instead of 2 sticks of 2133 if your going Sandy Bridge, since the performance gain from 1333/1600 to 2133 is just about zero with Sandy.

Also, consider an aftermarket HSF and case fans, since it sounds like you'll be putting your CPU and PSU to a lot of load, which'll generate a lot of heat.
 
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