Hi All,

I have been stalking the EVGA forums for some time now trying to work out what it is I want to build for my gaming pc, without having to start another 'new build' thread. But I haven't gone as far as to ordering anything yet, so I hoping you can help me out.

I want to use the computer for gaming but I also want to run Solidworks(CAD) and help out with Folding@Home, would love to water cool it down the track.

So far my cart stands as this:
Intel i7 930 - will upgrade if/when the cheaper 6cores come out later this year.
Kingston HyperX KHX1600C9D3T1K3 - Just liked the look of it.
Coolermaster HAF X - my heart is set on this case.
EVGA GTX 460 1Gb SC EE x 1 - Waiting for newer/better cards then I'll SLI them. (GTX460 + GTX475/485)
EVGA X58 Classified 4way
EVGA SR-2 PSU 1200w

For using Solidworks on the computer it is recommend/tested by Solidworks that I should use a Quadro FX card, but do Quadro FX cards work in harmony with 'normal' cards under SLI or should I just not bother with a Quadro FX card? I'm managing to run Solidworks 2008 on my MacPro that has a 7300GT.
 
Above are just my n00bish thoughts and I'm quite happy for criticism.
Thanks in advance for your help.

The only thing I would change is I would get a 480gtx & do sli with it I had Solidworks(CAD) & it work great on my old 260's so 480's should be np!!!

seabigbear

The only thing I would change is I would get a 480gtx & do sli with it I had Solidworks(CAD) & it work great on my old 260's so 480's should be np!!!

 


+1, I am a design engineer and use AutoCAD, Inventor, Solidworks, etc. and I just put a GTX460 in my work rig and it works great.  No need for Quadro unless you are doing some heavy design.  Not worth the money IMHO.  The SR2 Power supply is a little overkill also.  Basically it looks like you are buying a bragging right machine.  Don't get me wrong.  I bought the Classified board as well but after using it for some time now, I realized I really didn't need that board.  I could have went with a standard X58 or P55 board and been just as happy.  I will recommend using the Corsair H50 for cooling though.  Just put one on my Daughters EVGA 750i FTW Board and we love it.

here we go:

Intel i7 930 - will upgrade if/when the cheaper 6cores come out later this year. Ok i like this one :)
Kingston HyperX KHX1600C9D3T1K3 - Just liked the look of it. Not bad, also consider Gskill, Corsair and Mushkin
Coolermaster HAF X - my heart is set on this case. I love that Case too
EVGA GTX 460 1Gb SC EE x 1 - Waiting for newer/better cards then I'll SLI them. (GTX460 + GTX475/485 btw these cant be SLi) the 460 is a great card but need two of these to haave real power under the hood... a 470 would be a better choice if you´re planing SLi in the future
EVGA X58 Classified 4way no no no... you´re looking for SLi riight? Not 3 way Sli nor 4 way SLi... The X58 Vanilla or the 760 Classy would be better
EVGA SR-2 PSU 1200w.. only if you´re planing multiple high end GPUs, other than that not for you... Consider also PSUs from Corsair, Silverstone, Cooler Master etc between 800-1000 watts

Thanks everyone you have all been really helpful, I probably should have also pointed out I live in Australia so some parts are harder to get, I'm looking to buy from a online shop pccasegear because they are usually the best buy here. I'm looking to spend up to $AU3000 once I've SLI.

I'll definitely look into the H50/H70 they look like a great idea.
Just swapped the EVGA 1200w for a Coolermaster 1000w, just worried if down the track I have two hungry gfx cards 850w won't be enough.