Need help on selecting some upgrades

[Geeraf]

Hello everyone,

I plan on upgrading my pc over Christmas. I currently have a mini-itx build in a Bitfenix Prodigy case, I am going to buy myself the new prodigy-M case which allows me to use a micro-ATX motherboard, it will allow me to still have a small and portable machine. My rig is primarily used for work, I create large scale virtual terrain for video games and animations (requires a LOT of RAM). Plus, I like to play some high end games on some ultra settings. I just need some help on selecting some parts to put in the new beast.

 

These are the parts in the mini-itx build that I plan on moving into the new build:

 

- Intel i7 3770 3.4 ghz

- gtx 660

- my hard drives, fans etc.

 

 

 

Here are the parts I need to buy for my new build (I need you guys to suggest what brands/models would be best)

(I don't really have a budget, I just want a powerful pc without going crazy on spending)  

 

-Bitfenix Prodigy-M

- Micro-ATX moherboard

- I need 32gb of RAM. (it is for work, I create large-scale virtual terrain for video games and animations)

- 2x gtx 770's or a gtx 780ti  (This will eventually be added)
- new pcu that can handle everything, but still fit in the bitfenix prodigy-m case

- cpu cooler (not water cooling)

 

 

As of right now, that is pretty much all I need.

Thanks!

[KrazyKap]

Are you fussed about looks?

[Geeraf]

Are you fussed about looks?

Yes and no, I do like it to look neat and tidy from the outside but i'm not too worried about cable management. If you are talking about the case, I have searched around and have my heart set on the prodigy-m

[KrazyKap]

Well the absolute best would be Rampage IV Gene with 64GB of RAM and probably a 4930K, but that ain't a cheap set up. Step down from that would just be a 4770K in any decent mATX Z87 mobo, however for dual graphics you'd have to grab one of the higher end mobo options such as the Asus Gryphon

 

If you really think you will end up with two 780 Tis or similiar, 850W would be good, something like the Cooler Master V850 is usually a good deal

[lachyman]

Well the absolute best would be Rampage IV Gene with 64GB of RAM and probably a 4930K, but that ain't a cheap set up. Step down from that would just be a 4770K in any decent mATX Z87 mobo, however for dual graphics you'd have to grab one of the higher end mobo options such as the Asus Gryphon

If you really think you will end up with two 780 Tis or similiar, 850W would be good, something like the Cooler Master V850 is usually a good deal

No point in getting a new CPU like the 4770K, when he already has 3770.

OP: Get a mATX board of choice, as much RAM as you need, a normal 780 with a 750W PSU so you can SLI in the future. If you can go AMD, go with 290 with a nice cooler, but with 850W. For cooling, Hyper 212 EVO will do the job since your CPU is locked.

[WoodenMarker]

What programs do you work with?

Where are you shopping/located? Budget?

[Geeraf]

What programs do you work with?

Where are you shopping/located? Budget?

I work with worldmachine and terragen. I Iive in Australia and will most likely buy from pccasegear.com. And like I said, I dont exactly have a budget, but there is no need to go crazy on spending.

[WoodenMarker]

I work with worldmachine and terragen. I Iive in Australia and will most likely buy from pccasegear.com. And like I said, I dont exactly have a budget, but there is no need to go crazy on spending.

If you're not in a hurry, I'd recommend waiting for aftermarket 290's.