Dad is finally upgrading from Pentium D dual core @3Ghz

[tweakboy]

Hey all Im happy to say my dad upgrading. He is not a gamer .

He does video editing and Photoshop
This what I got so far from amazon.com

ASUS Sabertooth P67 1155 $212.99
Sandy 2600k @ default settings, $314.99
Thermaltake TR2 600w $64.99
Samsung 256GB SSD $437.56
Corsair 16GB PC3-12800 2x 8GB $179.99
EVGA 460 1GB $169.99

Free Shipping from www.amazon.com Total $1380.51

 

[podspi]

As long as he's planning to keep it as long as the P4, looks good

If he's switching to a move regular upgrade cycle, seems like overkill, tbh.

 

[thescreensavers]

I belive that psu is garbage, get something better... Seasonic

 

[KingstonU]

For video editing and photoshop I highly doubt he would need a 256GB SSD, a GTX460 GPU or 16GB of RAM.

The price hike on these parts is significantly greater than the performance they provide over more modest components. Will the price of these high end components really worth it to him over a more modest build that is half the cost? Or is he dead set of getting near top of the line parts?

 

[toolbag]

It sounds like you are building a system you want. He don't need all that crap. Makes no sense why you would buy a K cpu when your dad could care less about overclocking. Nor would he notice the difference between a $89 system board and a $220. That hard drive? nahh! get him a 1 terrabyte sata 3 drive, or two. Video editors need lots and lots of gigs.

I'd go back to the drawing board if i were you.

p.s. Photoshop speed is not done in the GPU. Pick the video card that will do the resolution you need and the number of outputs you need.

 

[bart1975]

Have you considered something like a i3 2105 or i5 2405s and a cheaper motherboard? A 64 gig or 128 gig SSD plus a larger storage drive would work also. That system seems overpriced and overpowered.

 

[GlacierFreeze]

It sounds like you are building a system you want. He don't need all that crap.

Agreed. He could get a solid system for about $800 or so, saving him $500.

 

[KingstonU]

It sounds like you are building a system you want.

Me thinks he is counting on him being able to use it as his new system, while getting Dad to foot the bill by saying it's for him.

"I have to install Witcher 2 to be able to test the system for stability dad!":biggrin:

 

[tweakboy]

For video editing and photoshop I highly doubt he would need a 256GB SSD, a GTX460 GPU or 16GB of RAM.

The price hike on these parts is significantly greater than the performance they provide over more modest components. Will the price of these high end components really worth it to him over a more modest build that is half the cost? Or is he dead set of getting near top of the line parts?

Your soo right but thing is, hes got money LOL to blow on it

thx for your responses.

 

[tweakboy]

Have you considered something like a i3 2105 or i5 2405s and a cheaper motherboard? A 64 gig or 128 gig SSD plus a larger storage drive would work also. That system seems overpriced and overpowered.

He told me I want the latest and best, He upgraded from Pentium D dual core lol

 

[tweakboy]

Me thinks he is counting on him being able to use it as his new system, while getting Dad to foot the bill by saying it's for him.

"I have to install Witcher 2 to be able to test the system for stability dad!":biggrin:

LMAO omg

 

[tweakboy]

As long as he's planning to keep it as long as the P4, looks good

If he's switching to a move regular upgrade cycle, seems like overkill, tbh.

Its what you said yes yes, keep it long as P4 like you said ,, many years hes fine for many years to come. thx

 

[VirtualLarry]

Parts list looks fine, EXCEPT for that PSU. ThermalTake TR2 PSUs are nothing to write home about.

Seems a bit overkill, but if he can afford it, fine, it won't be overkill a few years from now.

Edit: Possibly get him a pair of 3TB HDs for a RAID1 for his video editing?

 

[gevorg]

- Sabertooth is a waste/useless unless you'll shooting for a big overclock, -K CPU is a waste too if you're not overclocking
- A $1000+ rig deserves a solid PSU like Seasonic
- Get custom heatsink and quiet fans to reduce noise, your dad will thank you
- DDR 1333 instead will do just fine
- 256GB is usually not enough for Photoship/video editing, so add a 2TB drive and another for backup

 

[toyota]

Corsair 16GB PC3-12800 2x 8GB

there are 8gb memory sticks now?

 

[podspi]

I just want to add, I disagree with the people saying to NOT get him an SSD. An SSD is the #1 thing I wish I could get my parents to buy. I think it would blow their minds.

 

[ZYFER]

Also should throw in a Blu-ray burner as well, to have another medium for backups. A DVD burner won't exactly be considered something I'd put in a system, "made to last". If he doesn't have one already, though technically separate, do him a favor and throw in a really good UPS.

 

[ZYFER]

I just want to add, I disagree with the people saying to NOT get him an SSD. An SSD is the #1 thing I wish I could get my parents to buy. I think it would blow their minds.

Maybe, most don't even need the storage, but it really isn't at a very good price point right now. Unless you go with the smaller ones, which means you end up with a separate hard drive to make up for it anyways.

 

[nonameo]

Maybe, most don't even need the storage, but it really isn't at a very good price point right now. Unless you go with the smaller ones, which means you end up with a separate hard drive to make up for it anyways.

z68 + small ssd for cache (note: intel has an ssd made just for caching, but it's not listed on newegg so I did not include it in the wishlist)

if he's doing video editing/photochop, he probably needs tons of storage.

edit: looking at benchmarks, I'd go with the 2500k instead of the 2600k. The extra performance isn't worth 100$ for chop n edit. Also, I think the 460gtx can be ditched, and a more vanilla motherboard should be used. And jesus, that's too much to spend on an SSD. like I said, use an SSD for a cache on a z68 board and get a nice sized hdd.

I made an egg wishlist for you, however it's not showing up. If you want it I'd be glad to mail it to you. It comes out to 656 + shipping or so.

 

[FuZiioN]

If hes a video editer and blowing money and deosn't concern him. I would deff say x58 with a 990X. just because its 6 cores and it'll do everything that much quicker. But if not I agree with the guys its completely overkill

 

[nonameo]

If hes a video editer and blowing money and deosn't concern him. I would deff say x58 with a 990X. just because its 6 cores and it'll do everything that much quicker. But if not I agree with the guys its completely overkill

980x is either slower or not much faster than a 2600k in those types of things.

 

[podspi]

Maybe, most don't even need the storage, but it really isn't at a very good price point right now. Unless you go with the smaller ones, which means you end up with a separate hard drive to make up for it anyways.

Truth, but you can always mount volumes in directories now. I think the ideal setup is:

Windows + Swap + Commonly used apps + Startup Apps on SSD
and then the User directory and Program Files are mounted on another hard drive.


Then, set that up so that it doesn't go to sleep unless it has been unused for a few hours (to avoid the pause as it revs back up) and you've got an awesomely responsive system.

 

[Soundmanred]

I always wondered where you got the money for your stuff...

 

[Markfw]

First it was a 1.7 ghz p4, bow its a 3 ghz Pentium d he is upgrading from ?

Make up your mind.

 

[RussianSensation]

1. How much faster does Photoshop work with a GTX460 1GB over say a GTS450 1GB? I see that there is a way to do a simple software unlock to boost CS5 and CS5.5 performance with an NV based card. You should ask around on our forum from people who have actually done this or have used an NV based GPU in Photoshop to see what their experience is like. Either way double check that since there is no point in buying a $170 videocard if it won't help him in Photoshop (and there is it if it will). At $170, the GTX460 1GB sounds expensive. You are very close to the faster GTX560 with rebates.

2. I would change that SSD into a Vertex 3 or Intel 510. Does your dad need 256GB though? Maybe 80-120GB is sufficient for OS.

3. Please please please toss that PSU out of your build. For not much more, you can get the Lepa Gold rated 500W PSU for that build. It's modular and comes to $78 after coupon code. Lepa is identical to the Enermax Modu 87+ but has a shorter warranty (hence the lower price). Or go with Corsair or Seasonic (but this brand has a huge price premium) or Antec or PC Power & Cooling. Those are all proven PSU manufacturers.

4. Go for a cheaper motherboard. Is your dad going to be overclocking? Doubtful. Either way, even budget boards will allow a 2600k to get to 4.7-4.8ghz.

Gigabyte Z68 with 2 SATA 3 ports for $120
Gigabyte Z68 with 4 SATA 3 ports for $144.

5. Does Photoshop benefit from more than 8GBs of Ram? I don't know but if you are set on 16GBs, G.Skill is selling DDR3-1600 4x4GB for $144 after coupon.

gg and gl.