new config needed

[ws00297440]

So My old PC is still AMD X810, 6GB of ram, and XFX radeon 4890

 

and I think its too old, plus its a mid tower chasis, I think I do need a m-ATX case like the new Bitfenix Phenom. 

 

so Budget wise is $3K  should Cover everything but monitor,

 

again it is no rush, I can either do it now, or next summer. But I need to know is it a good time to build a pc from 0 (without any of my existing harwares)  now ? 

 

Aim: My job is video editing/ some Aftereffects work. Rendering is a big problem for me, I need a faster rendering machine (usually its color corrections of videos, not 3D stuff) 

3. Monitors
Ideally, 2 monitors, Thinking to get Apple Thunderbolt display (I know it is not possible to hook up to a pc), But is there a cheaper version with a screen that has that kind of resolution and better panel ? 

4. Peripherals
Ideally, Im going to need 2 SSDs for dual system, One mac and one PC, so hackintosh yes. but if the choice is between 20% more performance vs getting a Mac system when choosing hardwares, I choose PC. 
 

 

right now thinking GTX 780 from Asus, i7 4770k, 16gb ram, and ROG VI  gene, case phenom. Samsung 840 pro 

 

 

[JoshM]

As said 10 million time, wait for R290x haha

otherwise your on the right track.

dont get apple screens way over priced

[CoolBeans]

If you need peripherals

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.99 @ Newegg)

CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X60 98.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($109.99 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VI GENE Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($203.99 @ Amazon)

Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($73.99 @ NCIX US)

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($174.99 @ NCIX US)

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($174.99 @ NCIX US)

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($671.98 @ SuperBiiz)

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($671.98 @ SuperBiiz)

Case: Corsair 350D Window MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Microcenter)

Power Supply: Corsair 860W 80 PLUS Platinum Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($168.98 @ Newegg)

Total: $2555.87

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-06 23:27 EDT-0400)

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($327.98 @ Outlet PC)

CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X60 98.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($109.99 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VI GENE Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($203.99 @ Amazon)

Memory: G.Skill Sniper Gaming Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($136.38 @ NCIX US)

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($174.99 @ NCIX US)

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($174.99 @ NCIX US)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.98 @ Outlet PC)

Case: Corsair 350D Window MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Microcenter)

Power Supply: SeaSonic X Series 850W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($166.98 @ SuperBiiz)

Other: 2x R9-290x ($1460.00)

Total: $2920.27

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-06 23:23 EDT-0400)

[nsyedhasan]

Get a new build all together. You can get apple displays, which have been rejected by apple because they don't meet their standards(Not A+ but they are A-). They cost a lot less. Look at the Shimian or X-Star monitors for 2560X1440. Also the Shimian has a 2560X1600 version as well

[tycheleto]

If you want top quality 1440p displays, Samsung/ASUS/Viewsonic/Dell have some nice ones. They're not cheap, with one of Samsung's costing pretty much the same as the Apple Thunderbolt display, but these are absolutely top-notch.