Workstation/Gaming rig halp

[dudemanpeace]

So I'm finally coming into a large sum of money for my production company and i want to upgrade our main workstation rigs, but I also want to be able to do some nice 1080p gaming on them as well...I don't know if a prefab or custom rig is the way to go, and my budget for three computers is $3000 for each one.

 

halp guiz

[PillowSmoke]

okay une momento.

[ForsakenLive]

you want to game with this 3 builds? or just with one? What type of workstation work are you doing?

Building the rigs yourself is going to get you more for your money.

[brob]

So I'm finally coming into a large sum of money for my production company and i want to upgrade our main workstation rigs, but I also want to be able to do some nice 1080p gaming on them as well...I don't know if a prefab or custom rig is the way to go, and my budget for three computers is $3000 for each one.

 

halp guiz

 

Where are you located?

 

What are the current workstations - configurations? Any parts that can be re-used?

 

What is the principal software used on them? What sort of work is done? What size of projects?

 

Do all three have to be game capable?

 

Is 10-bit color a requirements?

 

Peripherals? Monitors? O/S?

[PillowSmoke]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2VdBH not including any accessories 

[WoodenMarker]

Be more specific about what kind of work is being done and what programs are being used.

Also, read before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/

[dudemanpeace]

only one build, i'll get the same one for the other two.

located in NY, USA

current workstations are 6 year old computers we found

principle programs are Adobe CC, Davinci Resolve, and 3DS Max

All three don't have to be game capable

10 bit is not a  requirement though it's an option if it fits the budget

just the parts, don't worry about accessorys 

[PillowSmoke]

yay ny in the house SAME!

[brob]

If 10-bit color is wanted replace the two GTX 780 with a GTX 770 and a Quadro 4000. The gpu are not in SLI.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  Intel Core i7-4930K 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor  ($558.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler:  Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:  Asus P9X79 ATX LGA2011 Motherboard  ($243.99 @ Amazon)
Memory:  Mushkin Redline 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($319.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:  Samsung EVO 1TB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($499.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($499.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($499.99 @ Amazon)
Case:  Corsair 550D ATX Mid Tower Case  ($145.96 @ TigerDirect)
Power Supply:  XFX ProSeries 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $2987.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-18 01:25 EST-0500)111

[WoodenMarker]

only one build, i'll get the same one for the other two.

located in NY, USA

current workstations are 6 year old computers we found

principle programs are Adobe CC, Davinci Resolve, and 3DS Max

All three don't have to be game capable

10 bit is not a  requirement though it's an option if it fits the budget

just the parts, don't worry about accessorys 

So are all the peripherals and software covered? If so, what do you already have? Which of them have to be gaming-capable?

What kind of projects are being worked on?

 

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