Would like to build a new computer...help!

[notacomputerwhiz]

Hey guys,

 

I'm getting into 3D graphics, motion graphics, animation, rendering, (will more likely use programs such as: Cinema 4D, After Effects, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, Zbrush, etc), I would like to get a computer that will allow me to do this easily without computer lagging.... my budget is $2500 (USD).  I would like to know which compatible components are necessary to build this computer.  I like Intel CPUs and WD drives (4TB preferably) if that makes any difference. 

 

If someone can lists the parts for the $2500 budget and also list parts that will allow me to achieve close to the same level of performance with less expensive compatible components would be great ($1500 budget perhaps). If you can make 2 lists ($2500 vs. $1500) that would be great.

 

Thank you

[WoodenMarker]

Do you need a copy of Windows? Any peripherals?

Is it just for what you've said so far? Any gaming?

[piplupgao]

Will you do ANY gaming?

And wait for 780ti there is a rumored 12gb model

[notacomputerwhiz]

Do you need a copy of Windows? Any peripherals?

Is it just for what you've said so far? Any gaming?

 

 

don't need Windows nor any peripherals...... not intended for gaming.....   the reason, i would like to know the difference in a 2500 vs 1500 is because i saved up $1500 on my own and my parents will pitch in $1000, but if i can save the $1000 for other stuff (thinking about replacing my monitors perhaps)..., but if I must go with a $2500 build, so be it.   thanks

[notacomputerwhiz]

Will you do ANY gaming?

And wait for 780ti there is a rumored 12gb model

no gaming and do you have any idea as to when that will be released?

[WoodenMarker]

don't need Windows nor any peripherals...... not intended for gaming.....   the reason, i would like to know the difference in a 2500 vs 1500 is because i saved up $1500 on my own and my parents will pitch in $1000, but if i can save the $1000 for other stuff (thinking about replacing my monitors perhaps)..., but if I must go with a $2500 build, so be it.   thanks

Alright.

My recommendations: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1X587

[piplupgao]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  Intel Core i7-3930K 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($553.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler:  Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($99.99 @ TigerDirect)
Motherboard:  Asus Sabertooth X79 ATX LGA2011 Motherboard  ($306.98 @ Amazon)
Memory:  G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($264.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($115.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card:  PNY Quadro 4000 2GB Video Card  ($696.10 @ B&H)
Case:  Fractal Design Define R4 (Titanium Grey) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply:  Corsair Professional 1050W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply  ($218.98 @ Newegg)
Other: lots of noctuas  ($150.00)
Total: $2517.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-03 21:07 EST-0500)

 

Or replace the quadro with a titan/780ti (the 4000 is quite an old card and missing a lot of never features)