Ultimate Rig for Photo & Video

hi all,

 

first off lets not fluent in computer technology - photography thing might require a few laymans explanations vs specialised tech speak , excuse me if state obvious or ask dumb questions.

 

need new rig photo (60%), video (30%) , maybe little gaming (10%) - haven't got in pc gaming in number of years (since doom) might take squizz @ what's available these days. don't mind spending bit more hedge bets each way primary purpose photography.

 

i'm upgrading monitor , thinking nec pa272w want rig support monitor , allow 10-bit color workflow referred in http://www.ronmartblog.com/2011/07/guest-blog-understanding-10-bit-color.html . need ensure graphics card supports this.

 

i use photoshop, lightroom , bracketed panoramas ptgui software blending 24 shots * 24 mp nikon d600 has been crashing current system (i7-3610qm / 16 gb ram / intel hd 4000).

 

i trying build awesome system last me several years , fine budget if stupid overkill no noticable gains i'd happy trim costs.

 

questions -

 

1) motherboard? board? overkill?

2) graphics card - i've looked @ nvidia quadro 2000 great card photoshop crap gaming i've dropped 1 in has reviews. support 10-bit nec monitor? other recommendations?

3) other comments welcome

 

cheers, love have advice of specialists.

 

thanks in advance.

 

cpu	intel core i7-4930k 3.4ghz 6-core	$549.99
cpu cooler	corsair h100i 77.0 cfm liquid	$98.99
motherboard	asus rampage iv extreme eatx lga2011	$419.99
memory	kingston beast 32gb (4 x 8gb) ddr3-2133	$326.74
storage	samsung 840 pro series 256gb 2.5" ssd	$199.00
	samsung 840 pro series 256gb 2.5" ssd	$199.00
	western digital 2tb 3.5" 7200rpm	$139.99
	western digital 2tb 3.5" 7200rpm	$139.99
video card	xfx radeon r9 290 4gb	$469.99
case	nzxt phantom 820 (black) atx full tower	$237.98
power supply	corsair 850w atx12v / eps12v	$149.99
optical drive	lg bh14ns40 blu-ray/dvd/cd writer	$107.98
operating system	microsoft windows 8.1 pro - 64-bit (oem) (64-bit)	$137.97
wireless network adapter	asus pce-ac68 802.11a/b/g/n/ac pci-express x1	$98.99

cpu cooler	corsair h100i 77.0 cfm liquid	$98.99
memory	kingston beast 32gb (4 x 8gb) ddr3-2133	$326.74

 

why cooler? see tweakers page - kind of pc use? , note remark coolers:

 

corsair hydro coolers not give better cooling performance air coolers cooler master or noctua, nor run quieter. more expensive. don't forget air coolers in push-pull configuration have 2 fans, replaced 2 fans on radiator when using corsair hydro. unfortunately, corsair fans pretty noisy, thereby defeating intention of water cooling make things more silent. effectively, 1 replaces 2 fans average noise level of 25 db 2 radiator fans 35 db. if cooling performance better, noise might overlooked, not case. around 4.8 ghz overclock, performance difference between air coolers , corsair hydro negligent. so, if opt corsair hydro coolers, don't better cooling, more noise , spend lot more.

 

is memory 1.5 v ? 1.60+ v not advisable. kingston hyperx beast 1.60 v , ill-advised. can alternative: g.skill ripjawsz f3

 

generally nvidia far more popular amd video cards, because of hardware mpe support, proven technology. however, if need 10 bit output, limited quadro k4000 or better k5000, , these carry hefty price premium.

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