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Greetings,

 

First of all, I'm sorry for my bad English (especially grammar)

 

I want to build my 1st PC, I'm going to use it for my college (Architecture Studies), so i need a PC capable for rendering 3D (ex. 3ds Max, SketchUp, AutoCad), editing photo (ex. Photoshop) and gaming (ex. Minecraft, GTA V, and CSGO).

For gaming, i only use 1080p and single monitor, medium/high texture quality is enough for me and for minecraft, i will install some mods.

 

I don't want to overclock anything

 

Here is my build plan

 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($242.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Performance ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($107.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($48.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate  1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive  ($66.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 960 4GB Video Card  ($214.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Thermaltake Versa H25 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($37.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0 DVD/CD Writer  ($13.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($89.88 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Dell P2314T 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($323.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1207.58
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-20 11:46 EST-0500

 

 

 

Question:

1. Is this spec "Future-proof" for about 4/5 years? I don't mind to play next-gen game in low settings

 

2. Is Intel Xeon okay? Because Xeon E3-1231 is similar to i7-4770 for lower price and newer. My second option for CPU is i5-4690k

 

3. Does 4gb VRAM "overkill"? and is MSI better than Asus (GTX 960 directcu ii oc 4gb ddr5 strix)?

 

4. Do 2 stock case fans enough?

 

5. Do i have to buy aftermarket CPU cooling? Cooler Master Blizzard T2 Mini seems good for me

 

I don't mind to add for about 20-50 dollars

Thanks for your help

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1. Probably, if you don't mind playing on Low

2. I'm no expert on Xeon chips but I think so.

3. 4GB VRAM is not overkill :P

4. 1 intake and 1 out-take should be fine.

5. If you're not overclocking, no aftermarket CPU cooler is needed, however I find you should buy one because they look sexier. 

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1. Probably, if you don't mind playing on Low

2. I'm no expert on Xeon chips but I think so.

3. 4GB VRAM is not overkill :P

4. 1 intake and 1 out-take should be fine.

5. If you're not overclocking, no aftermarket CPU cooler is needed, however I find you should buy one because they look sexier. 

Pretty much this, can't add anything.

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Get a WD Blue or Green Drive and a better GPU. Get some opinions on that PSU....

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Greetings,

 

First of all, I'm sorry for my bad English (especially grammar)

 

I want to build my 1st PC, I'm going to use it for my college (Architecture Studies), so i need a PC capable for rendering 3D (ex. 3ds Max, SketchUp, AutoCad), editing photo (ex. Photoshop) and gaming (ex. Minecraft, GTA V, and CSGO).

For gaming, i only use 1080p and single monitor, medium/high texture quality is enough for me and for minecraft, i will install some mods.

 

I don't want to overclock anything

 

Here is my build plan

 

 

 

 

Question:

1. Is this spec "Future-proof" for about 4/5 years? I don't mind to play next-gen game in low settings

 

2. Is Intel Xeon okay? Because Xeon E3-1231 is similar to i7-4770 for lower price and newer. My second option for CPU is i5-4690k

 

3. Does 4gb VRAM "overkill"? and is MSI better than Asus (GTX 960 directcu ii oc 4gb ddr5 strix)?

 

4. Do 2 stock case fans enough?

 

5. Do i have to buy aftermarket CPU cooling? Cooler Master Blizzard T2 Mini seems good for me

 

I don't mind to add for about 20-50 dollars

Thanks for your help

Personally I feel that this would perform better, stock case fans also do a good enough job. If you really need a cd righter you can put that in but it's not really required. I chose watercooling because the cpu is quite hot running. And the r9 380X is powerful enough for now.

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($319.99 @ Micro Center) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H55 57.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Mushkin Chronos 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($124.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 380X 4GB WINDFORCE 2X Video Card  ($219.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Micro Center) 
Total: $1193.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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1. Probably, if you don't mind playing on Low

2. I'm no expert on Xeon chips but I think so.

3. 4GB VRAM is not overkill :P

4. 1 intake and 1 out-take should be fine.

5. If you're not overclocking, no aftermarket CPU cooler is needed, however I find you should buy one because they look sexier. 

Thanks b4

3. But what brand should i choose? MSI or Asus? (IMO MSI is sexier)

 

 

Pretty much this, can't add anything.

Thank you

 

Get a WD Blue or Green Drive and a better GPU. Get some opinions on that PSU....

I already had an external HDD 1TB, but yeah, i think i will add another HDD when mine is full

GTX 970 cost $100 more, i don't know much about AMD's. and from this thread: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/7766-diy-pc/, it's recommended to use NVidia for Photoshop use

Well, first i chose Corsair VS650, but it has no 80+ Certificate, a shop assistant told me to chose CX series (80+ Bronze) or Taiwanese brand called Super Flower (80+ Silver). They both got same price but i'm afraid for choosing a strange brand for PSU

 

 

Personally I feel that this would perform better, stock case fans also do a good enough job. If you really need a cd righter you can put that in but it's not really required. I chose watercooling because the cpu is quite hot running. And the r9 380X is powerful enough for now.

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($319.99 @ Micro Center) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H55 57.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Mushkin Chronos 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($124.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 380X 4GB WINDFORCE 2X Video Card  ($219.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Micro Center) 
Total: $1193.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-20 12:25 EST-0500

 

 

yeah, i think it will perform better too, but you forgot to add the monitor and OS :lol:

It's touch screen monitor, because i think it will be easier for design (with stylus)

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Thanks b4

3. But what brand should i choose? MSI or Asus? (IMO MSI is sexier)

 

 

Thank you

 

I already had an external HDD 1TB, but yeah, i think i will add another HDD when mine is full

GTX 970 cost $100 more, i don't know much about AMD's. and from this thread: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/7766-diy-pc/, it's recommended to use NVidia for Photoshop use

Well, first i chose Corsair VS650, but it has no 80+ Certificate, a shop assistant told me to chose CX series (80+ Bronze) or Taiwanese brand called Super Flower (80+ Silver). They both got same price but i'm afraid for choosing a strange brand for PSU

 

 

yeah, i think it will perform better too, but you forgot to add the monitor and OS :lol:

It's touch screen monitor, because i think it will be easier for design (with stylus)

Didn't realise it needed monitor and OS...

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CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($242.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: MSI B85-G43 GAMING ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 




Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card  ($269.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: Thermaltake Versa H25 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($37.99 @ SuperBiiz) 


Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0 DVD/CD Writer  ($13.89 @ OutletPC) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($20.00) 

Monitor: Dell P2314T 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($323.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $1211.69

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-20 14:26 EST-0500

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Thanks b4

3. But what brand should i choose? MSI or Asus? (IMO MSI is sexier)

 

 

 

 

Asus is the 'better' brand, but MSI is sexier (IMO) and I have a Mobo + GPU from them, they have been stepping their game up recently. So if it looks better in your case go for that, but Asus is the more well-known for high build quality.

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($242.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($88.75 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($68.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card  ($269.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro M ATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0 DVD/CD Writer  ($13.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($89.88 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor  ($138.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1193.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-20 15:31 EST-0500

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($242.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Motherboard: MSI H97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($88.75 @ OutletPC)

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($68.88 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($69.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.98 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card  ($269.99 @ Newegg)

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro M ATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ Amazon)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ NCIX US)

Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0 DVD/CD Writer  ($13.89 @ OutletPC)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($89.88 @ OutletPC)

Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor  ($138.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Total: $1193.32

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-20 15:31 EST-0500

This and a Samsung SSD. Wait, doesn't have the touchscreen monitor OP wants.

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CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($242.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: MSI B85-G43 GAMING ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card  ($269.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Thermaltake Versa H25 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($37.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0 DVD/CD Writer  ($13.89 @ OutletPC) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($20.00) 
Monitor: Dell P2314T 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($323.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1211.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-20 14:26 EST-0500

 

Everything on the US is much cheaper <_<

Here in Indonesia, some parts are more expensive

The mobo cost $124 (just $10 cheaper than my build) and Gskill's RAM cost $50. Your build's total price in here is about $1624 (Mine is about $1469)

But it's okay, i will think about some parts, especially the radeon 390

Thanks

 

 

Asus is the 'better' brand, but MSI is sexier (IMO) and I have a Mobo + GPU from them, they have been stepping their game up recently. So if it looks better in your case go for that, but Asus is the more well-known for high build quality.

Thanks, i will think about it

 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($242.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Motherboard: MSI H97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($88.75 @ OutletPC)

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($68.88 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($69.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.98 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card  ($269.99 @ Newegg)

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro M ATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ Amazon)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ NCIX US)

Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0 DVD/CD Writer  ($13.89 @ OutletPC)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($89.88 @ OutletPC)

Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor  ($138.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Total: $1193.32

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-20 15:31 EST-0500

 

This and a Samsung SSD. Wait, doesn't have the touchscreen monitor OP wants.

 

It's alright, i will think about swapping some of my parts :D.

Thanks for the recommendation

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I think u should go for Asus . They have been outstanding !!!!!

-For ur GPU 4GB is enough for now.

-For ur cpu cooler I think u should get a corsair H100i water cooler .

-4 fans will do the trick , that is 2 on the cpu cooler , 1 at the back and one at the top

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I think u should go for Asus . They have been outstanding !!!!!

-For ur GPU 4GB is enough for now.

-For ur cpu cooler I think u should get a corsair H100i water cooler .

-4 fans will do the trick , that is 2 on the cpu cooler , 1 at the back and one at the top

Are you sure about watercooling? Corsair Hydro Series H100i GTX Water Cooler is about $116 here... and i wont overclock

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Are you sure about watercooling? Corsair Hydro Series H100i GTX Water Cooler is about $116 here... and i wont overclock

I'd recommend a CM Hyper 212 Evo.

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Are you sure about watercooling? Corsair Hydro Series H100i GTX Water Cooler is about $116 here... and i wont overclock

Unless you want a super quiet PC, don't get an aftermarket cooler with a locked CPU.

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Everything on the US is much cheaper <_<

Here in Indonesia, some parts are more expensive

The mobo cost $124 (just $10 cheaper than my build) and Gskill's RAM cost $50. Your build's total price in here is about $1624 (Mine is about $1469)

But it's okay, i will think about some parts, especially the radeon 390

Thanks

 

 

Thanks, i will think about it

 

 

 

 

It's alright, i will think about swapping some of my parts :D.

Thanks for the recommendation

I was just looking for the cheapest parts there :P Here's the bare minimum of what your PC should have:

  • Xeon E3-1231
  • 16 GB RAM
  • 250 GB SSD
  • R9 390
  • Seasonic, XFX, EVGA G2/GS, or Antec HCG Power Supply
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I'd recommend a CM Hyper 212 Evo.

 

 

Unless you want a super quiet PC, don't get an aftermarket cooler with a locked CPU.

 

Yeah, i don't mind my PC get noisy a little... Stock cooler i think is enough

 

 

 

I was just looking for the cheapest parts there :P Here's the bare minimum of what your PC should have:

  • Xeon E3-1231
  • 16 GB RAM
  • 250 GB SSD
  • R9 390
  • Seasonic, XFX, EVGA G2/GS, or Antec HCG Power Supply

 

 

Alright man, thanks for the suggestion :)

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Are you sure about watercooling? Corsair Hydro Series H100i GTX Water Cooler is about $116 here... and i wont overclock

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If u won't do any overclock then u can get an aftermarket cpu heatsink or get the V8 cooler master for about 69 bucks

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