internal HDD or two for secondary storage and more important BACKUP in case the SSD goes kaput, and last a decent aftermarket CPU CPU HS Fan. You can get one without breaking the bank for ~$30 or so and they deliver measurably lower CPU temps.
All the choices look good from here....the only thought is to check the specific product ratings by the buyers over at places like Newegg.com. They're not shy about what they don't like about the product or where the mfg provides unsat tech or RMA suppport.
It's so much easier to restore the content of an HDD with an OS and apps from a good image or backup than it is to find the discs, reinstall the OS, then the APPs, the drivers and set your programs settings and preferences, etc.,
Let us know how it turns out
VAPCMD
Hey all,
First time attempting to build my own machine. Best way to get the most bang for your buck and I am a student finishing up my degree in 3D rigging and animation, so I gotta get some bang as I get out into the freelance world!
What I would like to get from this post is 1.) whether the hardware I have initially picked out through my own research is compatible for the build, 2.) whether the products I have selected would be considered good buys since I am doing this on a budget starting out, and 3.) whether I have missed anything vital as far as required components for a functional machine.
Uses: heavy 3D rendering, 3D simulations, and other processor intensive work.
Programs: Maya, 3ds Max, Houdini, Zbrush, Adobe Suite (including After Effects)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 RC-912-KKN1 - High Air Flow Mid Tower Computer Case
Motherboard: ASUS Z97-A/USB 3.1 LGA 1150 Intel Z97 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 ATX Intel Motherboard
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K Devil's Canyon Quad-Core 4.0GHz LGA 1150 BX80646I74790K Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4600
GPU: EVGA 04G-P4-2986-KR GeForce GTX 980 FTW ACX 2.0 4GB 256-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 SLI Support Video Card
Hard Drive: Crucial MX200 CT250MX200SSD1 2.5" 250GB SATA 6Gbps (SATA III) Micron 16nm MLC NAND Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-1600C9Q-32GXM
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P2 80 PLUS PLATINUM Certified 1000W Active PFC ATX12V v2.31/EPS 12V v2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready ECO Thermal Control Full Modular PSU 10 Year Warranty 220-P2-1000-XR NEW Intel 4th Gen CPU Ready Power Supply
Fans: Cooler Master Sleeve Bearing 120mm Silent Fan for Computer Cases, CPU Coolers, and Radiators (Value 4-Pack)
Monitors x2: Acer K202HQL bd Black 19.5" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor 200 cd/m2 ACM 100,000,000:1 (600:1)
It all comes to around $1,850 before shipping. I was shooting for under $2,000 for the whole setup. This rig doesn't have to last me forever, I just wanted something that would get me started with room in the case (a big part of why I selected that one) to grow and upgrade. Any help would be greatly appreciated! ![]()
-Eric

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