Build Suggestions for an Architect

akbarirfan · 25 Jul 2010 at 21:53

Hi All,

I am looking to build a computer with a maximum budget of £400 that will run the programs: Vray (rendering), Adobe Photoshop CS5, Adobe InDesign, AutoCad, Rhino 3d Modelling Program, 3d max, sketchup and flamingo rendering with no problems.
I can’t remember whether this type of work required more cores or more Ghz.

I know you guys are the experts, build me a computer please!
I already have an OS. Please include a monitor (19”+), mouse, and keyboard (cheap and cheerful) in the overall price.

The case I will buy separately.

Something tells me to steer towards intel from past experience, but I am open to AMD HexCore (??)

Thanks!

akbarirfan · 25 Jul 2010 at 22:08

Damn, what if I go up to £500?

akbarirfan · 25 Jul 2010 at 22:14

Thanks Mason.

I have a spare DVD-RW come to think of it!

akbarirfan · 25 Jul 2010 at 22:17

I think 500 gb is ample to be honest.

Just want something stable that will run efficiently.

Thanks

akbarirfan · 25 Jul 2010 at 22:30

It's just to get through the masters degree..i'll have a word with them..we could stretch it to £500..no Hexcore builds?

akbarirfan · 25 Jul 2010 at 22:41

Is that powersuply up to the job Mason?

akbarirfan · 25 Jul 2010 at 22:59

Ok guys we gotta keep this under £500, just spoke to the buyer, the corsair is the PSU I would like to go for though.

Thanks for the builds so far, really like the Hexcore system, anyway we can make cuts in it?

akbarirfan · 25 Jul 2010 at 23:09

It's a masters student, but still student I am afraid. Maybe we could downgrade to the AMD 965?

akbarirfan · 26 Jul 2010 at 00:02

The essential programs are photoshop, vray, rhino, sketchup, cad and indesign.

What is the most basic MOBO I can get to work with the Hexcore? Since I will obviously need a standalone GFX.

Thanks.

So many good builds, but do we need such a high end MOBO?

akbarirfan · 26 Jul 2010 at 00:51

This is what I have come up with, not all from OcUK though.

Processor
AMD Phenom II X6 1055T 2.8GHz 9MB Cache Socket AM3 Retail Box Processor 204939 60 in stock £155.99

Monitor
Cream 18.5" Widescreen LCD Monitor - Glossy Black £79.89

Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-880GM-UD2H 880G Socket AM3 8 Channel Audio MATX Motherboard 218935 14 in stock £69.09

Memory
Patriot Viper 4GB (2x2GB) PC3-10666 1333MHz Dual Channel (PVS34G1333ELK) £70.49

Graphics Card
XFX GeForce 9800 GT 512MB GDDR3 PCI-Express Graphics Card £58.74

Power Supply Unit
Corsair 400W CX PSU - 12cm Fan 80Plus Certified Efficiency 6x SATA 1x PCI-E 150985 684 in stock £34.55

Hard Drive
Samsung SpinPoint F3 500GB Hard Drive SATAII 7200rpm 16MB Cache - OEM 146252 > 5 in stock £34.98

DVD-RW
Samsung TS-H653G DVD-RW SATA Optical Drive - OEM 227080 > 200 in stock £13.99

Mouse and Keyboard
Black Wireless 2.4GHz Multimedia Keyboard and Optical Mouse with Nano USB Receiver 196051 1798
£12.99

Total without case = £530.71

akbarirfan · 26 Jul 2010 at 10:31

Thanks for the spec Phoenix...are you sure I can do away with the gfx? One requirement is to not have to wait around for ages when using the programs!

Thanks

akbarirfan · 26 Jul 2010 at 21:53

Hi All,

Thanks for all the replies.

I think I will ditch the monitor and get them to spend a few more bucks on 22".

As for the graphics card, will the XFX be sufficient?

Does anybody else think that the onboard gpu will suffice?

Thanks

akbarirfan · 26 Jul 2010 at 22:24

Ok can you guys recommend a CUDA gfx please?

Is this ok:

Gigabyte 9500GT OC 512MB GDDR3 VGA DVI HDMI Out PhysX and Cuda ready PCI-E Graphics Card

The specification I gave has been approved, just want to double check the GPU now. If CUDA is the way to go then I think the above graphics card fits the bill, just need some pointers.

Thanks

Just checked, I will stick with the GeForce 9800 GT as it has 112 CUDA cores, the 9500 GT only has 32.

akbarirfan · 27 Jul 2010 at 02:30

Just spotted what I think might be a problem.

The GPU according to Nvidia requires Supplementary Power Connectors 6-pin x2, does that mean that the Corsair 400 CX is not up to the job?

But then this site says you only need one

http://xfxforce.com/en-us/products/graphiccards/9series/9800gt.aspx#2

Thanks

akbarirfan · 11 Aug 2010 at 12:08

Ok dudes,

ordering this lot at 1pmish!

Corsair CX Series 400W ATX2.2 Power Supply
DVI-D to DVI-D Cable 1.8 Meters
OCZ Gold 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-10666C9 1333MHz
Samsung HD502HJ F3 500GB 3.5" SATA II Hard Drive
Samsung SH-S223C 22x Internal DVD±R/RW SATA Dri
XFX GeForce 9800 GT 512MB GDDR3 PCI-Express Gr
AMD Phenom II X6 1055T 2.80GHz Processor
Arianet Cream 22" Widescreen LCD Monitor
Gigabyte GA-880GM-UD2H 880G Socket AM3 8 Channel Audio MATX Motherboard
Black Wireless 2.4GHz Multimedia Keyboard and Optical Mouse with Nano USB Receiver
Casecom Shiny Piano Black Mini Tower Case with Blue LED Fan - No PSU

Can't wait to assemble it!

Haven't done a build this hi-tech for a long time!

akbarirfan · 13 Aug 2010 at 03:45

How could I tell if my mobo is rev 1.0 or 1.3?

http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=3415#ov

or

http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=3475#ov

Thanks

akbarirfan · 13 Aug 2010 at 11:02

Ok thanks, the picture on the site where I bought it from says Rev 1.0, but then it could be an old picture..as long as the BIOS are the same then it should be cool!

akbarirfan · 13 Aug 2010 at 12:12

Just picked these up:

Just waiting till Wednesday for the Mobo, Case and keyboard

akbarirfan · 13 Aug 2010 at 12:18

Also just wanted to ask, is there a program or programs that I can use to test out all the parts of the build to ensure that everything is working and stable? (no overclocking)

The build is for my cousin who will be moving more than 3 hours away so I need to make sure all is well.

Thanks.

akbarirfan · 13 Aug 2010 at 12:21

Hehehehe thanks, it is just to show you guys how big this monitor actually is!