75% Workstation / 25% Gamestation

[Woozalberry]

Hi,

I'm currently trying to move up from my current system, but I'm stuck, confused and bamboozled as to which critical components I should be getting. 

I'm after a system that will mainly be used as a workstation once I hit University in 2016.
I intend to use multiple programs associated with Adobe Cloud. Which will involve stuff like 2D and 3D rendering. 
Use multiple monitors (max 2) probably 27-32 Inch each, plus a Cintiq 13 HD.

I'm certain with pretty much every component except the:
-Graphics Card
-Cpu
-Motherboard
-Ram
(No budget, but not overkill)

 

wish to also use it to game in my downtime -Mainly games like SWTOR or LOL-
So I want to be able to have a system that can play games adamantly, whilst also not compromising on the workstation components. 

Any help is welcomed. 
Thanks for your time. 

Woozalberry

[Inception9269]

Should state your budget and location. Also do you need monitors?

 

I made a build based on a rough guess of things,

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($368.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i GTX 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($99.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI X99S SLI Plus ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($195.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($71.49 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card  ($169.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX XTR 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1292.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-29 07:13 EDT-0400

 

Depending on how intensive your work is a 5820k would be great, and with the cooler you could overclock it to 4ghz.

Went with a simple ssd and hdd storage.

As for the graphics card, this right here was a rough guess. If the programs you use rely more on cpu power and since gaming isn't a priority a simple gpu will suffice, although if your work also uses or benefits from gpu power you could get a gtx 970.

 

Will make a z97 variation

[Inception9269]

Z97 variation,

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($328.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i GTX 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($99.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-GAMING 7 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($138.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($82.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($71.49 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($307.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1246.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-29 07:20 EDT-0400

 

If your work benefits also from more graphics card power then I made a fair compromise with a 4790k and a gtx 970*, although if graphics power doesn't matter you could go with the 960.

[Woozalberry]

Thanks! My budgets around $2000-$3000, Including all the peripherals. 

Could you explain what difference a Z97 makes?

Thanks for the help Inception9269.

[Real_PhillBert]

Thanks! My budgets around $2000-$3000, Including all the peripherals. 

Could you explain what difference a Z97 makes?

Thanks for the help Inception9269.

 

Where are you from?

 

Z97 is the current haswell refresh consumer CPUs, X99 is the current Haswell-E enthusiast CPUs. The enthusiast CPUs offer more cores (6 in the 5820K and 5930K then 8 cores in the 5960X) as well as use of DDR4 ram instead of DDR3 which is still used in Z97. The X99 platform in general costs more than the Z97 platform but is more powerful.

 

What is your major going to be?

 

EDIT: Preliminary stab for you with 2x 27" 1440P monitors.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($328.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($125.89 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($136.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($88.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($177.89 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($86.95 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card  ($678.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: Fractal Design Define R5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ NCIX US) 

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($89.99 @ NCIX US) 

Monitor: Asus PB258Q 60Hz 25.0" Monitor  ($379.99 @ Newegg) 

Monitor: Asus PB258Q 60Hz 25.0" Monitor  ($379.99 @ Newegg) 

Keyboard: Logitech G710 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($89.99 @ Amazon) 

Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse  ($59.13 @ Amazon) 

Speakers: Logitech Z506 155W 5.1ch Speakers  ($64.95 @ B&H) 

Total: $2788.72

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-29 09:32 EDT-0400

[Woozalberry]

Ahhhh thanks for that, that clears that up. 
I'm from Australia and with be doing graphic design and development whilst alsoFine Arts. 

[gavin.970]

This is what i would reccomend for you, gave you a big upgrade in the cpu department, and a 970 sli that will outperform the 980ti. Let me know if you have any questions.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5930K 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($559.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i GTX 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($99.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty X99X Killer ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($226.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial BX100 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($168.68 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($76.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB FTW ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($315.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB FTW ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($315.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case  ($129.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair RM 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($159.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus PB258Q 60Hz 25.0" Monitor  ($379.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus PB258Q 60Hz 25.0" Monitor  ($379.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Razer BlackWidow Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($90.00 @ Mechanical Keyboards)
Mouse: Corsair Raptor M45 Wired Optical Mouse  ($59.00 @ NCIX US)
Speakers: M-Audio BX5 D2 140W 2ch Speakers
Total: $3102.56
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-29 14:02 EDT-0400

[Dexter47]

This is what i would reccomend for you, gave you a big upgrade in the cpu department, and a 970 sli that will outperform the 980ti. Let me know if you have any questions.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5930K 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($559.98 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i GTX 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.00 @ Amazon)

Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty X99X Killer ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($226.98 @ Newegg)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($154.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Crucial BX100 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($168.68 @ Amazon)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($76.99 @ Newegg)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB FTW ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($315.99 @ NCIX US)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB FTW ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($315.99 @ NCIX US)

Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($129.99 @ Micro Center)

Power Supply: Corsair RM 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($159.99 @ Amazon)

Monitor: Asus PB258Q 60Hz 25.0" Monitor ($379.99 @ Newegg)

Monitor: Asus PB258Q 60Hz 25.0" Monitor ($379.99 @ Newegg)

Keyboard: Razer BlackWidow Wired Gaming Keyboard ($90.00 @ Mechanical Keyboards)

Mouse: Corsair Raptor M45 Wired Optical Mouse ($59.00 @ NCIX US)

Speakers: M-Audio BX5 D2 140W 2ch Speakers

Total: $3102.56

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-29 14:02 EDT-0400

Hey this is good without overkill, I would have said similar.

[Inception9269]

 

 

 

A lot of people here are overlooking the guy saying he's australian, and listing normal US listing and pricings.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($547.00 @ Centre Com)

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($157.00 @ CPL Online)

Motherboard: MSI X99S SLI Plus ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($355.00 @ CPL Online)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($204.00 @ IJK)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($150.00 @ IJK)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.00 @ Centre Com)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($489.00 @ CPL Online)

Case: Fractal Design Define R5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($159.00 @ CPL Online)

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($148.00 @ IJK)

Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($47.00 @ CPL Online)

Monitor: BenQ RL2460HT 60Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($139.00 @ CPL Online)

Monitor: BenQ RL2460HT 60Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($139.00 @ CPL Online)

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($48.00 @ CPL Online)

Total: $2651.00

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-30 06:27 AEST+1000

 

The cpu should definitely be strong for your work. the cooler will give room to overclock the cpu to 4ghz if you want.

As for the graphics card, since it's going to be only partially used for gaming a 970 should be enough. People are suggesting you get 980ti's but in australia they're over 1000. And regular 980's are also really expensive.

the case is good, spacious, and quiet.

Went with a power supply that would allow room to upgrade if you ever want to, such as throwing in a second 970 perhaps.

added a wifi adapter in case you don't have access to a wired connection, if you do then you can drop that part.

Went with two 1920 x 1080p monitors

 

[gavin.970]

A lot of people here are overlooking the guy saying he's australian, and listing normal US listing and pricings.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($547.00 @ Centre Com)

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($157.00 @ CPL Online)

Motherboard: MSI X99S SLI Plus ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($355.00 @ CPL Online)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($204.00 @ IJK)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($150.00 @ IJK)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.00 @ Centre Com)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($489.00 @ CPL Online)

Case: Fractal Design Define R5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($159.00 @ CPL Online)

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($148.00 @ IJK)

Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($47.00 @ CPL Online)

Monitor: BenQ RL2460HT 60Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($139.00 @ CPL Online)

Monitor: BenQ RL2460HT 60Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($139.00 @ CPL Online)

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($48.00 @ CPL Online)

Total: $2651.00

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-30 06:27 AEST+1000

 

The cpu should definitely be strong for your work. the cooler will give room to overclock the cpu to 4ghz if you want.

As for the graphics card, since it's going to be only partially used for gaming a 970 should be enough. People are suggesting you get 980ti's but in australia they're over 1000. And regular 980's are also really expensive.

the case is good, spacious, and quiet.

Went with a power supply that would allow room to upgrade if you ever want to, such as throwing in a second 970 perhaps.

added a wifi adapter in case you don't have access to a wired connection, if you do then you can drop that part.

Went with two 1920 x 1080p monitors

 

yeah apologies I wasnt sure if he was giving it in american already

[Woozalberry]

Thanks a load guys, This is super helpful. I'll let you know on what I decide. 
Edit: I quickly put together a build using similar parts. I'm willing to spend more to make it more aesthetically pleasing. I'm going for a kind of majority white on black theme.
 

[PCPartPicker part list](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/9mKTf7) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/9mKTf7/by_merchant/)

 

Type|Item|Price

:----|:----|:----

**CPU** | [intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80648i75820k) | $547.00 @ Centre Com 

**CPU Cooler** | [Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-cpu-cooler-h100i) | $157.00 @ CPL Online 

**Motherboard** | [Asus X99-PRO/USB 3.1 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-x99prousb31) | $499.00 @ Umart 

**Memory** | [Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/kingston-memory-hx426c15fbk416) | $243.00 @ IJK 

**Storage** | [samsung 850 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz7ke256bw) | $200.00 @ Umart 

**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex) | $69.00 @ Centre Com 

**Video Card** | [EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-04gp41972kr) | $495.00 @ CPL Online 

**Case** | [Corsair 780T ATX Full Tower Case](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-cc9011059ww) | $259.00 @ CPL Online 

**Power Supply** | [Corsair RM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-rm750) | $188.50 @ CPL Online 

**Monitor** | [Asus PB278Q 60Hz 27.0" Monitor](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-pb278q) | $652.00 @ IJK 

 | *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |

 | **Total** | **$3309.50**

 | Generated by [PCPartPicker](http://pcpartpicker.com) 2015-07-31 02:23 AEST+1000 |