broodovermind
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I recently got a job as a character artist at a video game company. I've got some cash heading my way that is already burning a hole in my pocket and I would really like to upgrade my hunk of junk to something that will have less trouble with what I do.
Any advice would be great!
1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc
Modeling, concept, and texture work. We use the unreal engine for all of our games so far.
Programs I use the most often: Maya, Modo, Photoshop, Zbrush, Topogun, Xnormal, etc
Also, gaming
2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?
I'm expecting to spend between 2 and 4 thousand usd for a real powerhouse.
If I can get a very powerful machine for cheaper, that would be awesome.
3) Where do you live?
Georgia, USA
4) What exact parts do you need for that budget? CPU, RAM, case, etc. The word "Everything" is not a valid answer. Please list out all the parts you'll need.
Case, PSU, motherboard, CPU & heatsink, GPU, memory, HDD, CD/DVD-RW drive
optional: ssd boot drive (as well as a few programs), cheap soundcard, <$100speakers
5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model.
Only things like monitors, wacom tablet, usb devices
6) Will you be overclocking?
Yes. But I would some kind of guide to follow.
7) What size monitor do you have and/or plan to have?
I already have 2 24 inch monitors
8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
as early as Xmas, as late as march
i expect there will be a ton of new stuff on the market by then, but I would like to have an idea what to look for
9) What features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Firewire? Crossfire or SLI support? USB 3.0? SATA 6Gb/s? etc.
no clue
10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If so, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit?
No, i will be buying Windows 7 64 bit
Thanks ahead of time!
Any advice would be great!
1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc
Modeling, concept, and texture work. We use the unreal engine for all of our games so far.
Programs I use the most often: Maya, Modo, Photoshop, Zbrush, Topogun, Xnormal, etc
Also, gaming
2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?
I'm expecting to spend between 2 and 4 thousand usd for a real powerhouse.
If I can get a very powerful machine for cheaper, that would be awesome.
3) Where do you live?
Georgia, USA
4) What exact parts do you need for that budget? CPU, RAM, case, etc. The word "Everything" is not a valid answer. Please list out all the parts you'll need.
Case, PSU, motherboard, CPU & heatsink, GPU, memory, HDD, CD/DVD-RW drive
optional: ssd boot drive (as well as a few programs), cheap soundcard, <$100speakers
5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model.
Only things like monitors, wacom tablet, usb devices
6) Will you be overclocking?
Yes. But I would some kind of guide to follow.
7) What size monitor do you have and/or plan to have?
I already have 2 24 inch monitors
8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
as early as Xmas, as late as march
i expect there will be a ton of new stuff on the market by then, but I would like to have an idea what to look for
9) What features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Firewire? Crossfire or SLI support? USB 3.0? SATA 6Gb/s? etc.
no clue
10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If so, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit?
No, i will be buying Windows 7 64 bit
Thanks ahead of time!