feedback on my new build please?

[edgarbc]

hi there,

I need a PC with 128GB in RAM (at least) and a decent CPU and GPU, mainly for scientific computing (MATLAB, python, etc). My budget is around 4K (CAN$). I was wondering what you guys think about these components (all from memoryexpress, except the processor from amazon.ca)? Any suggestions about alternative mobo? where can I save/spend?



Win 10 Pro 64, MX58356
$199.99

Gigabyte
( MX64015 / 889523006009 )
GeForce GTX 1080 G1 GAMING 8GB PCI-E w/ DVI, HDMI, Triple DP
$729.99

MSI
( MX67197 / 824142148624 )
X299 TOMAHAWK w/ DDR4 2666, 7.1 Audio, Dual M.2, GB LAN, SLI / CrossFire
$319.99

Fractal Design
( MX70610 / 817301015127 )
Focus G ATX Case w/ Window, White
$79.99

eVGA
( MX60088 / 843368035754 )
GQ Series 750W Gold Modular Power Supply
$139.99

G.SKILL
( MX58207 / 848354012405 )
Ripjaws Series 4 128GB PC4-19200 Quad Channel DDR4 Kit (8 x 16GB)
$1,879.99

Asus
( MX45542 / 886227345618 )
24x DVD-RW Drive, SATA, OEM, Black
$22.99

WD
( MX53339 / WD60EFRX )
Red 6TB NAS Desktop Hard Drive, SATA III w/ 64MB Cache
$254.99

Intel
( MX70360 / 735858342650 )
545s Series M.2 2280 Solid State Drive, 256GB
$99.99

Intel® Core™ i7-7820X Processor

CDN$ 619.99 (amazon.ca)

Total ~ CAN$ 4,350.

Many thanks for your feedback!

 

[trents]

You can get Windows 10 Pro OEM at Kinguin.net for around $40 US.

My main concern as far as the hardware components is the video card. If precision and reliability of data handling is a prime concern then you need to be looking at cards made for that purpose, like the Nvidia Quadro series. AMD has a similar line, I think they call it Fire GL, that is made for your stated purpose. The GTX 1080 is a gaming card. And for the same reason, should you be looking a registered, buffered RAM? You could also get by with a smaller wattage PSU since you are only running 1 video card. 650 watts would be more than enough.

Edit: Is a 256 gb solid state drive large enough to hold your programs and the OS?

 

[EarthDog]

That build looks good. In addition to trent's comments, I suggest saving a few dollars on the power supply as well. A quality 650W unit will be plenty. An EVGA G3 650W is what I would suggest and its under $100 now on sale.

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod...17438094&cm_re=evga_g3-_-17-438-094-_-Product

EDIT: Its a ridiculous $70 for the next two days...

 

[trents]

One other thing you forgot. That CPU does not come with a cooler. It's a 140 watt rated CPU so you need to choose a cooler that is more than something minimal. Looks like your case has lots of options for water cooling radiator placement so I'd probably look at a 240mm double fan AIO water system. Lots of good options out there for that.

 

[Blaylock]

G.SKILL
( MX58207 / 848354012405 )
Ripjaws Series 4 128GB PC4-19200 Quad Channel DDR4 Kit (8 x 16GB)
$1,879.99

Is this a misprint?

 

[ATMINSIDE]

Is this a misprint?

No, it's 128 GB so that price makes sense. OP specifically states in the first post that they need 128 GB of RAM.

 

[Blaylock]

Good Gawd!!!!

Yeah I missed that. This is gonna be one powerful rig. Please post pics!!

 

[trents]

And it's in Canadian dollars as well so the numbers will be higher than they would for us in the USA.

 

[habbajabba]

Missing a UPS!

 

[wingman99]

Looks like a good build it should do what you want to do well. You could save some money on the motherboard if your not going to overclock.