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$4000 editing workstation

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Very nice build but I wanted to keep it m atx in the bitfenix phenom to match my gaming PC.

The fractal design r2 xl is a little big for my room as it won't fit under my desk.

But as it looks now I may have to get an atx case and motherboard.

 

I usually discourage Dual GPU configurations in mATX systems. They can be done, but it usually results in much higher GPU temps as the top card has no room to breath.

 

But if you are absolutely set on it...

 

 
CPU:  Intel Core i7-4930K 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor  ($578.99 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler:  Corsair H105 73.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($99.99 @ NCIX US) 
Motherboard:  Asus Rampage IV Gene Micro ATX LGA2011 Motherboard  ($262.99 @ Best Buy) 
Memory:  Kingston Beast 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($308.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($449.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Dual FTW ACX Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($489.99 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Dual FTW ACX Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($489.99 @ NCIX US) 
Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 
Monitor:  Dell U2312HM 23.0" Monitor  ($199.99 @ Adorama) 
Monitor:  Dell U2312HM 23.0" Monitor  ($199.99 @ Adorama) 
Mouse:  Corsair Raptor M45 Wired Optical Mouse  ($50.45 @ Amazon) 
Total: $3805.80
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-30 12:17 EDT-0400)
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Here is my build that I'm putting together for photo and video editing. It will be just as powerful. It's not complete so you can add whatever else to use up your $4000. However I don't think or believe you need two 780's. I don't know what kind of editing you will be doing, be it's photo, video or other work. However I believe the Quadro K4000 would be better as a workstation video card. it would give you 10 bit color output if you need accurate colors to work with. Also the monitor I chose will use it.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4930K 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor ($578.99 @ Amazon)

CPU Cooler: Corsair H110 94.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.99 @ Amazon)

Motherboard: Asus P9X79-E WS SSI CEB LGA2011 Motherboard ($439.99 @ NCIX US)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($159.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.99 @ B&H)

Video Card: PNY Quadro 4000 2GB Video Card ($736.24 @ Amazon)

Power Supply: Corsair 860W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($199.99 @ Amazon)

Optical Drive: LG UH12NS30 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($39.99 @ Newegg)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)

Monitor: Asus PA249Q 24.0" Monitor ($463.00 @ Amazon)

Total: $2898.15

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-30 16:16 EDT-0400)

I see 2 display ports in this gpu.

Does that mean it will support 2 10 bit displays and another 8 bit display via dvi?

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Does anyone know where I can find more info on the quadro k4000 because I hear most 3d software will only support gpu rendering on a quadro.

 

What software do you use?

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I have decided to go atx for my builds.

Does anyone know how good the airflow for the bitfenix colossus?

Any other atx gamer looking cases that you guys could recommend will be much appreciated.

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