desktop configuration for a 3d artist!

[abhishekshs]

hey folks! i am an 3d game artist by profession and i need to upgrade my pc.i use to work in softwares like maya, 3ds max, zbrush etc and also i want to play latest games on my new machine.

i dont have much knowledge of computer hardware, with the help of google i have selected this configuration plzz take a look at it and give ur suggestions. My Budget is max 40k and i don't need a LCD because i already have one.


Intel Core i5-760 Processor (8M Cache, 2.80 GHz)

Asus P7H55 Motherboard

corsair 4*2 (8GB) 1333 MHz DDR3 RAM

Seagate Barracuda 500GB 7200.12 SATA 3Gbs

Coolermaster eXtreme Power Plus 650W

Palit GeForce GT 430 1024MB DDR3 Graphic Card

"Cooler Master Elite RC 310 RC-310-RKN1-GP Mid Tower Computer Case"

LG Internal DVD Rewriter 24X - GH24

That's it and please suggest me a good UPS for this configuration. some of my frnds telling me to go for a 1000va ups for this configuration but i dont want to spend more than 2.5k on ups. your suggestions would be highly apreciated.
Thanks!

 

[SlashDK]

Component | Make | Price Processor |Intel Core i5 2400|9300
Motherboard |Intel DH67BL-B3|5500
RAM |Gskill Ripjaws X F3-12800CL9S-4GBXL|1600
Graphic Card |Sapphire HD6950 1GB|13200
HDD |Seagate 500GB 7200.12|1900
DVD Writer |LG 22X SATA DVD|900
PSU |Corsair GS600|4000
Case |NZXT GAMMA|2000
UPS |Intex 1KVA|1800
| Total |41400

If the applications use CUDA then get nvidia GTX560Ti @ 15k

 

[saswat23]

The i5 processor and Motherboard you have selected are old. For a little cheaper you can get the 2nd gen. i-core processors which perform much better than the previous generation.
Also avoid CM eXtreme series PSUs. You can get Corsair GS600W, which is far too better than CM eXtreme series.

The config above given by Cybertonic is perfect. You can just change the GPU to GTX-560Ti as suggested to use CUDA.

 

[abhishekshs]

thanks dudes for ur replies..!

The template :

1. What is the purpose of the computer? (Note: If you are planning to say multimedia, you will have to be more specific as all types of systems are capable of doing that)
A: mid-level gaming and the most importance thing is i work in 3d applications like maya and zbrush and they require more system memory thats'y i am planning to buy 8 or 12 gb ram.

2. Are you open to alternate ideas/products giving similar better performance but offering more VFM/ sellers? If not- why?
A: yes

3. What is your MAX budget?
A: 40k

4. Planning to overclock?
A: may be in future and if my budget allows me.

5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A: win xp (64bit)

6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A: 500 gb

7. What resolution will the screen run at & whats the size of the screen you want? If you already want have one and want to use it, mention its resolution and size.
A: i already have acer wide screen 20 inches TFT and its resolution is 1600*900.

8. How would you rate your hardware knowledge from the count of 1-10? (1 being the lowest, 5 being you are somewhat in sync with the current performers and 10 being the highest)
A: 3

9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
A: Assembler

10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A: after 1 month

11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A: yes

12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
A: speakers, display, keyboard and mouse.

13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A: Jaipur, No.

14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A: please suggest me a little cheaper and good graphic card between 6-8k.


Thanks!

 

[saswat23]

When your budget permits you to go for a very good gfx crd, why do you want to get a cheaper gfx crd??

Well for ~8k, you get:
AMD HD6770 1GB @6.5k-7k
and from NVIDIA:
NVIDIA GTX-550Ti 1GB @ 7.8k

The best deal would be to get a HD6850 @9.5k instead.

 

[abhishekshs]

saswat23- yeah dude i will try to get GTX-560Ti @ 15k and i would like to go for 8 gb ram. i am trying to increase my budget a bit.and one more question is shud i get a after market cooler for i5 2400 or it is better to stick with the stock cooler????

 

[saswat23]

Yup, going for an after market cooler will be a better choice because intel custom coolers are really crap. The temperature of my i5-2400 at an avg. is 45C-50C and at load it sometimes went to as high as 73C. So, investing on a good CPU cooler is a very good choice.

 

[Extreme Gamer]

Getting a good cooler is good. But for now concentrate on getting best performance. After 2-3 months, spend ~3k on a good cooler

 

[d6bmg]

saswat23- yeah dude i will try to get GTX-560Ti @ 15k and i would like to go for 8 gb ram. i am trying to increase my budget a bit.and one more question is shud i get a after market cooler for i5 2400 or it is better to stick with the stock cooler????

i5-2400 can work without any cooler without any problem (again that depends on room temperature).