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wcarwile
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Reason for Build:

Currently running a Dell Latitude E6410 that I've had for 6 years and it just feels like its gonna die. It was also never good at running CAD software and will significantly slowdown when multitasking.

 

Objective of Build:

Be able to run 3D CAD (Complex assemblies and parts)

Listen, Mix and Produce Music

Stream/play HD Video

Light gaming (Low-medium graphic settings)

Run 2 monitors max

Be able to do all of these things at once (EXCEPTION: Would only be doing one at a time of: 3D CAD, Gaming or Producing music)

VERY Occasional LIGHT Photoshop

 

Budget of Build:

$700 USD 

 

Current Parts List:

OS                                            - Windows 7                                                            -$0 

CPU                                          - Intel Core i5-4590                                                 - $199.99 - http://ark.intel.com/products/80815/Intel-Core-i5-4590-Processor-6M-Cache-up-to-3_70-GHz

Mobo                                       - ASRock H97M Pro4 LGA 1150                            - $79.99   - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157512

Case (Micro ATX)   (Opt 1)  - Corsair Carbide Series Air 240 Micro ATX         - $94.99   - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LA6WXEO/ref=twister_B00M1AL2EU?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

                                (Opt 2)     - AeroCool DS-Cube Black                                     - $59.99   - http://www.amazon.com/AeroCool-MicroATX-Cases-DS-Cube-Black/dp/B00G3TVEH0/ref=sr_1_23?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1435898738&sr=1-

RAM                                        - Corsair Vengenance 8GB 2x4 240 Pin 1600        - $59.99   - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233144

GPU                                         - None (Relying on Intel HD Graphics 4600)          - $0

Sound Card                             - None (Relying on ELNA Audio from Mobo)          - $0

Optical Drive                           - None (I don't see a need)                                    - $0

PSU                                         - Corsair CX430 ATX 12V v2.3 80 PlUS BRONZE - $39.99  - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=17-139-026

Wireless Keyboard & Mouse - Logitech Wireless Combo MK270                        - $19.99  - http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Combo-MK270-Keyboard/dp/B00BP5KOPA/ref=sr_1_10?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1436138355&sr=1-10

Hard Drive                               -WD 1TB Blue                                                          $52.99 - http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Desktop-7200rpm-Internal-Drive/dp/B0088PUEPK/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1436136596&sr=1-1&keywords=WD+blue

Total Cost: $521.94

 

Additional Questions:

1. How do i incorporate wi-fi and bluetooth into a custom PC, I did some googling and found mostly USB adapters, is this the best option? Does anyone have a good reccomendation for a bluetooth and wi-fi all-in-one adapter? 
2. As of this point, I have no desire for better graphics, granted my laptop uses a NVIDIA NVS 3100M card, will the Intel HD Graphics 4600 do well for HD video, 3D CAD, and gaming on Low-medium settings? 

3. Which case of the two I posted do you think is better? I like the fact that you could see in with the window, but I'm not sure its worth the cost.

4. Are sound cards worth it? I run very high quality speakers (Magnepan MGIIIa) and was wondering if it is worth it? Should I get internal or external??? 

5. Will the PSU I chose fit in the MicroATX cases? It says ATX in the description so I wasn't sure...

 

 

 

Please leave any feedback/recommendations/questions/opinions below! I am very new to computer components in general and expect a lot of criticism! 

 

Thank You,

William Carwile

 

P.S. My old laptop has wifi and bluetooth, is there anyway to take the components from it? Laptop specs: http://www.dell.com/us/business/p/latitude-e6410/pd

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Reason for Build:

Currently running a Dell Latitude E6410 that I've had for 6 years and it just feels like its gonna die. It was also never good at running CAD software and will significantly slowdown when multitasking.

 

Objective of Build:

Be able to run 3D CAD (Complex assemblies and parts)

Listen, Mix and Produce Music

Stream/play HD Video

Light gaming (Low-medium graphic settings)

Run 2 monitors max

Be able to do all of these things at once (EXCEPTION: Would only be doing one at a time of: 3D CAD, Gaming or Producing music)

VERY Occasional LIGHT Photoshop

 

Budget of Build:

$700 USD 

 

Current Parts List:

CPU                                          - Intel Core i5-4590                                                 - $199.99 - http://ark.intel.com/products/80815/Intel-Core-i5-4590-Processor-6M-Cache-up-to-3_70-GHz

Mobo                                       - ASRock H97M Pro4 LGA 1150                            - $79.99   - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157512

Case (Micro ATX)   (Opt 1)  - Corsair Carbide Series Air 240 Micro ATX         - $94.99   - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LA6WXEO/ref=twister_B00M1AL2EU?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

                                (Opt 2)     - AeroCool DS-Cube Black                                     - $59.99   - http://www.amazon.com/AeroCool-MicroATX-Cases-DS-Cube-Black/dp/B00G3TVEH0/ref=sr_1_23?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1435898738&sr=1-

RAM                                        - Corsair Vengenance 8GB 2x4 240 Pin 1600        - $59.99   - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233144

GPU                                         - None (Relying on Intel HD Graphics 4600)          - $0

Sound Card                             - None (Relying on ELNA Audio from Mobo)          - $0

Optical Drive                           - None (I don't see a need)                                    - $0

PSU                                         - Corsair CX430 ATX 12V v2.3 80 PlUS BRONZE - $39.99  - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=17-139-026

Wireless Keyboard & Mouse - Logitech Wireless Combo MK270                        - $19.99  - http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Combo-MK270-Keyboard/dp/B00BP5KOPA/ref=sr_1_10?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1436138355&sr=1-10

 

Total Cost: $521.94

 

Additional Questions:

1. How do i incorporate wi-fi and bluetooth into a custom PC, I did some googling and found mostly USB adapters, is this the best option? Does anyone have a good reccomendation for a bluetooth and wi-fi all-in-one adapter? 

2. As of this point, I have no desire for better graphics, granted my laptop uses a NVIDIA NVS 3100M card, will the Intel HD Graphics 4600 do well for HD video, 3D CAD, and gaming on Low-medium settings? 

3. Which case of the two I posted do you think is better? I like the fact that you could see in with the window, but I'm not sure its worth the cost.

4. Are sound cards worth it? I run very high quality speakers (Magnepan MGIIIa) and was wondering if it is worth it? Should I get internal or external??? 

5. Will the PSU I chose fit in the MicroATX cases? It says ATX in the description so I wasn't sure...

 

 

 

Please leave any feedback/recommendations/questions/opinions below! I am very new to computer components in general and expect a lot of criticism! 

 

Thank You,

William Carwile

 

P.S. My old laptop has wifi and bluetooth, is there anyway to take the components from it? Laptop specs: http://www.dell.com/us/business/p/latitude-e6410/pd

the psi will probably fit but the inside of the computer will look cluttered 

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For CAD get a xeon instead, its not like ur getting an unlocked i5 anyway, the extra threads on the xeon will be nice. I do CAD too.

Laptop: Thinkpad W520 i7 2720QM 24GB RAM 1920x1080 2x SSDs Main Rig: 4790k 12GB Hyperx Beast Zotac 980ti AMP! Fractal Define S (window) RM850 Noctua NH-D15 EVGA Z97 FTW with 3 1080P 144hz monitors from Asus Secondary: i5 6600K, R9 390 STRIX, 16GB DDR4, Acer Predator 144Hz 1440P

As Centos 7 SU once said: With great power comes great responsibility.

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For CAD get a xeon instead, its not like ur getting an unlocked i5 anyway, the extra threads on the xeon will be nice. I do CAD too.

I know very little about any of this stuff, is there a chance you could reccomend a specific model processor? 

 

 

the psi will probably fit but the inside of the computer will look cluttered 

Would something like the FSP400-60GHS(85) be better? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817104131

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make sure you have a SATA cable, I was originally gonna use a 430 for my build, It doesn't come with a SATA cable, oh and don't forget about a hard drive, Sound cards are really only worth it for people who want the best audio experience ever, Not necessary unless you have a couple hundred dollars to throw away. You can buy a wireless adapter for a PCIE slot or a USB port, your pick. That is for having WiFi connection,  your also going to need to get the drivers on the PC somehow, because driver install for the wireless adapter exists (they usually include a disk so I would get a Optical Drive) if you don't want an optical drive you can get a 16GB USB flash drive and put it on there and install that way, oh and a OS assuming you will put 7,8, or 10. I also believe you cannot get a AIO adapter for bluetooth/Wifi, I think that only exists on laptops, I could be wrong though 

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I know very little about any of this stuff, is there a chance you could reccomend a specific model processor? 

 

 

Would something like the FSP400-60GHS(85) be better? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817104131

https://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646e31226v3

Laptop: Thinkpad W520 i7 2720QM 24GB RAM 1920x1080 2x SSDs Main Rig: 4790k 12GB Hyperx Beast Zotac 980ti AMP! Fractal Define S (window) RM850 Noctua NH-D15 EVGA Z97 FTW with 3 1080P 144hz monitors from Asus Secondary: i5 6600K, R9 390 STRIX, 16GB DDR4, Acer Predator 144Hz 1440P

As Centos 7 SU once said: With great power comes great responsibility.

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make sure you have a SATA cable, I was originally gonna use a 430 for my build, It doesn't come with a SATA cable, oh and don't forget about a hard drive, Sound cards are really only worth it for people who want the best audio experience ever, Not necessary unless you have a couple hundred dollars to throw away. You can buy a wireless adapter for a PCIE slot or a USB port, your pick. That is for having WiFi connection,  your also going to need to get the drivers on the PC somehow, because driver install for the wireless adapter exists (they usually include a disk so I would get a Optical Drive) if you don't want an optical drive you can get a 16GB USB flash drive and put it on there and install that way, oh and a OS assuming you will put 7,8, or 10. I also believe you cannot get a AIO adapter for bluetooth/Wifi, I think that only exists on laptops, I could be wrong though 

Thanks for letting me know about the SATA Cable, that would of sucked to had to wait and get that after everything else arrived!!!

 

 

Thanks! I will definitely look into this more.

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