TWO new builds
I'm currently using a single computer (Tyan Thunder K8WE, dual socket 940 dual core cpu's, with 2 gigs of DDR400 ECC RAM) for double duty as both my general PC (email, internet, mild bit of gaming) and as a workstation, primarily Solidworks with a few other CAD packages as well. I'm looking to replace this current setup, with two computers, one for general use, and one as a dedicated workstation.
My plan for my day to day use computer is as follows:
Motherboard: Asus M4A77TD Pro, socket AM3, $90 or so
CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 955, $190
RAM: OCZ Gold DDR3-1600, 2x2Gig kit, $90
Optical Drives: reuse my current pair
HDD's: reuse my current WD 250 Gb Sata II's
PSU: reuse my current OCZ Powerstream 520 watt
Case: Generic mid tower case I already have
Vid Card: this is where I need some advice, I currently use a set of Nvidia 9600GT's in SLI, and would like to replace them with a single card that will be at least as good, or better than the two 9600's. I was thinking something like an ATI 4870?
Workstation: This is the computer that I will be slowly piecing together and want it all done right.
Motherboard: Asus Rampage II Extreme: already own
CPU: Intel i7 920, likely overclock it to 3.5 or a bit higher, $300
RAM: OCZ Gold DDR3 1800, triple channel 3x2gig kit, possibly 12 gigs total, $180 per kit
Optical drive: LG DVD/RW sata, $35
HDD's: thinking a couple of WD 1Tb Caviar's in RAID 1 for file storage and backup of O/S drive. Thinking about using a SSD for my O/S but really don't know much about them. I'm assuming that the faster drive would be useful in a workstation application that does a lot of read/write work.
PSU: Not too picky, thinking something like an Ultra modular, 700 watts or so
Case: Thermaltake Armour that is currently in use for this computer
Vid cards: Nvidia Quadro FX series, likely a 3700 or as high as I can afford when the time comes.
Any comments or suggestions on these components?
Thanks,
Jim
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