First Build + RANT

[rwalker4557]

This is somewhat long but I need to let this out for some reason.

 

 

Ok, so first off I would like to say I am happy with everything I have chosen to do my first build, I took some suggestions and made changes that actually work out better for me.  You can find the parts for my build here https://pcpartpicker.com/list/rKqf29

 

Everything on the list is just to get the computer up and running when I finally have all the parts.  I do plan on adding more memory for a total of 32GB, 6TB HDD for surveillance (IP CAMERAS) & 3TB drive SSD or HDD partitioned into (4) ~750GB.

 

Just so everyone knows, I do not plan on using this computer for gaming.  I am designing my computer for normal everyday use along with business.

 

Uses Include: Normal day-to-day, running virtual machines, OBS for screen recording, Visual Studio for programming, record up to 16 IP cameras 24/7, web design using WIX for my dads business & logo design.

 

Rant Time…

I had pcpartpicker up on the computer at work because I was going through finalizing everything and a pressman came in needing a new blanket made “I work at a printing company” as I’m looking up the blanket number he’s scrolling through the parts and tells me I’m wasting my money, not enough memory, hard drive to small, graphics card is crap.  I look at him and tell him that is more than enough memory to get me by till I can save some more $ and buy more, the hard drive is more than enough as the primary boot drive, and the graphics card well why would I need to spend around another $700 for a graphics card that I would never use to its full potential because I wont be using this computer to game on.  I’ve looked around and this graphics card meets my needs, 4 outputs since I want a 4 screen setup, mostly great reviews, cheap, enough to get the job done.

 

I pretty much got the same response from a lot of members of a Facebook group that I joined the same day I joined this forum.  I quickly decided to remove myself from that page.

 

I don’t mind receiving negative comments as long as you suggest a solution to correct the problem, don’t just send me negative comments because you can and because I am not spending a shit ton of money that the build will be crap and not worthy of gaming.  Well like I said I will not be using it for gaming, but when I say that nobody listen because it seems like the only reason people build computers is for gaming. 

 

Ive already thought about saying F*** IT a few times because of people just putting me down since I get discouraged easily.  “Still need to deal with my past” but im just gonna keep going.

 

Please if you see anything wrong with this build, as in something is not compatible or it just will not work no matter how much I try then please let me know and give me a solution to fix it.  I love this forum, seems to be filled with lots of helpful people.

[.Apex.]

@rwalker4557

nothing is wrong with your PC except the graphics card, i understand you don't wanna pay 700$ for a graphics card but who said you needed to? Quadro's are not designed for gaming, but they're also not designed for day to day usage as well, they're specifically designed for a certain workstation workload.

 

you can get a MUCH better graphics card for the same price you paid for that Quadro.

 

but either way, i really don't understand why people said RAM and SSD are too small... go figure.. you don't need 32GB RAM if you're not limited by your 16GB.

[Jurrunio]

What kinds of display output do you need though? the Quadro P600 only has 4 mini-DP output, which means you will need adapters.

[Jurrunio]

Tweak the part list to make it below $700

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/kbkMyX

 

Also the 1050 Windforce has 3 HDMI and 1 Displayport, should be more convenient than mini-DP when it comes to connecting to monitors.

 

As for the memory, I just grabbed cheaper stuff with similar frequency, same capacity for less. This is a 4 slot mobo, so you can still expand if 16GB turns out to be not enough.

[alexhelvetica]

Yeah, I completely understand your frustration. The PC building community is often teenagers that all they care about is how many FPS's they get in whatever game, and are often quiet arrogant when someone doesn't want that

 

Start off with, the PSU is mediocre at best, get something like a Be Quiet PurePower 10, Antec EarthWatts Pro or Corsair TX-M instead

 

Everything else looks alright. As Jurrunio said, the GPU only has miniDP ports, but I think Quadros come with MiniDP to DP adaptors, and maybe other adaptors. I have only dealt with LeadTek Quadros, but I think everything is standardised from Nvidia

[rwalker4557]

6 hours ago, Jurrunio said:

What kinds of display output do you need though? the Quadro P600 only has 4 mini-DP output, which means you will need adapters.

I was gonna order these as I needed them, since i will also be ordering the monitors as I go, i found the monitor that i love got it new the other day for around $120 but as I'm looking it seems like its either discontinued or completely sold out almost everywhere.

 

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Mini-DisplayPort-HDMI-Cable/dp/B0134V3KIA/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1537852708&sr=8-4&keywords=minidisplay+to+hdmi+adapter

 

6 hours ago, Jurrunio said:

Tweak the part list to make it below $700

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/kbkMyX

 

Also the 1050 Windforce has 3 HDMI and 1 Displayport, should be more convenient than mini-DP when it comes to connecting to monitors.

 

As for the memory, I just grabbed cheaper stuff with similar frequency, same capacity for less. This is a 4 slot mobo, so you can still expand if 16GB turns out to be not enough.

Thank you for the memory/graphics swap, i was looking for other options but really couldn't find anything.

[Jurrunio]

2 minutes ago, rwalker4557 said:

I was gonna order these as I needed them, since i will also be ordering the monitors as I go, i found the monitor that i love got it new the other day for around $120 but as I'm looking it seems like its either discontinued or completely sold out almost everywhere.

 

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Mini-DisplayPort-HDMI-Cable/dp/B0134V3KIA/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1537852708&sr=8-4&keywords=minidisplay+to+hdmi+adapter

If you use the 1050 Windforce instead then you can save the money of 3 of these adapters. You only need 3 standard HDMI cables, which come with the monitors. You do need 1 DP to HDMI cable though.

[rwalker4557]

6 hours ago, Comic_Sans_MS said:

Yeah, I completely understand your frustration. The PC building community is often teenagers that all they care about is how many FPS's they get in whatever game, and are often quiet arrogant when someone doesn't want that

 

Start off with, the PSU is mediocre at best, get something like a Be Quiet PurePower 10, Antec EarthWatts Pro or Corsair TX-M instead

 

Everything else looks alright. As Jurrunio said, the GPU only has miniDP ports, but I think Quadros come with MiniDP to DP adaptors, and maybe other adaptors. I have only dealt with LeadTek Quadros, but I think everything is standardised from Nvidia

I was looking at those PSU before but I am looking for something that is fully modular so i don't have extra cables laying around, plus i can add to it at any time, I'll start looking into a different PSU but for right now i think I'll stay with the one I have on the list.  Thank you for your suggestions

 

6 hours ago, Jurrunio said:

If you use the 1050 Windforce instead then you can save the money of 3 of these adapters. You only need 3 standard HDMI cables, which come with the monitors. You do need 1 DP to HDMI cable though.

I will be adding this card to my list, like you said its a little cheaper, plus i don't have to spend extra for the adapters

[Jurrunio]

1 hour ago, rwalker4557 said:

I was looking at those PSU before but I am looking for something that is fully modular so i don't have extra cables laying around, plus i can add to it at any time, I'll start looking into a different PSU but for right now i think I'll stay with the one I have on the list.  Thank you for your suggestions

semi-modular will do. They have the ATX 24pin and 8pin EPS preconnected to the PSU while others remain modular, which is fine since a PC cant run without these two connectors plugged in anyway

[rwalker4557]

2 minutes ago, Jurrunio said:

semi-modular will do. They have the ATX 24pin and 8pin EPS preconnected to the PSU while others remain modular, which is fine since a PC cant run without these two connectors plugged in anyway

true, i didn't think about that