College/Work computer

[iAfroMan]

Hello everyone. I thought I would share my ideas for my upcoming build and see what you all think.
This computer is going to be my main setup. The machine is not going to be finished at once. Tight budget restrain me from going all out at once.
I'm currently in my second year of film school. The main use of this PC is going to be video editing, 3D and animation rendering and heavy duty productivity.

I'm a heavy multitasker; I can work on 3 chrome windows, each containing at least 10-15 tabs, and downloading a raw video file, all that while watching a movie. Gaming is not a priority; I play casually once every now and then.
My budget for the initial parts is 1000-1500$. since I already own a monitor and peripherals, the parts listed below are only for the case.
For now I'm down to two builds, the only difference between them is the platform; Haswell and Ivy Bridge-e. 
 
Build 1:
CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 74.4 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory X2
Boot Drive: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive X2
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card 
Power Supply: Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply 
 
Build 2:

CPU: Intel Core i7-4820K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 74.4 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler 
Motherboard: Asus P9X79 LE ATX LGA2011 Motherboard
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory X2
Boot Drive: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive X2
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card 
Power Supply: Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply

 

Thoughts and suggestions are welcome.

Cheers

[ilikemacandpc]

Build 1 definitely. It is a better value.

[venturizhou]

What resolutions monitors are you working with? 4GB in a GTX 760 isn't really that useful over the 2GB version for the most part. 

[iAfroMan]

Build 1 definitely. It is a better value.

 

True. but I like to take advantage of the multithreading in the ivy bridge e.

[ilikemacandpc]

True. but I like to take advantage of the multithreading in the ivy bridge e.

 

ivy bridge e still only has a 4 core/8 thread processor. The haswell setup will actually perform better. 

[iAfroMan]

What resolutions monitors are you working with? 4GB in a GTX 760 isn't really that useful over the 2GB version for the most part. 

 

I'll be running a DELL 29" Ultrasharp (2560x1600), but once money starts flowing again I'll add another 29" and 20"(1200x1600).

I'm going for Portrait-Landscape-Landscape setup, I worked on a project at school at this configuration, everything is within reach.

[ilikemacandpc]

also, the 4gb gpu is unbalanced. get a gtx 770 2gb. 

[iAfroMan]

also, the 4gb gpu is unbalanced. get a gtx 770 2gb.

Now going with Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card.

Anything else??

[Antistatic12]

Build 1. unless you can find a way to get a 4930K into build 2

[iAfroMan]

Build 1. unless you can find a way to get a 4930K into build 2

 

no money  <_< , both laptop and phone got stolen recently. I'm gradually buying replacements.

Although the news about Haswell-e will be compatible with LGA 2011, don't quote me on that, is pushing me towards the IB-e build.

[WoodenMarker]

True. but I like to take advantage of the multithreading in the ivy bridge e.

They both use hyperthreading. Both have 4 cores and 8 threads.

I suggest saving up and buying the system as a whole so you can test out and return any parts if they are defective. Also, parts and prices get better with time when it comes to tech so you don't get the best value by not buying the parts together.