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Help configuring a New Basic Workstation for CG 3D Architectural Visualizations

Hi, for the last weeks i have been following many of the posts on a Hardware Forum for CG Architectural 3D visualization, and i have tried to digest all the info  and make my best judgement for the new computer that i want to build. ( I have never Overclocked a CPU and this will be my first built ever, so i had little knowledge in this areas..., but anyways i have also done my research online for many of the components in this post...)

Please correct me if i am wrong, but i consider this configuration a "BASIC Workstation" with Viewport performance emphasis (not GPU rendering)... I will use it as a solution until i buy a really strong Workstation on the start of 2014... Then this will become a backup Workstation / render node.

Budget is very tricky in this range, so here is the Configuration i want to buy. Please give me your toughts... (If possible i want to spend less, but if otherwise needed, i can increase the budget, but the less possible...:


HASWELL BASIC WORKSTATION with BUDGET VIEWPORT PERFORMANCE GPU:
(Medium Overclockable and air cooling)

CPU: Intel i7-4770K  $339.99

MOBO: I have several options, but i am not sure if they will work with the GPU, Ram and Fan that i want.  I am also undecided on wheter mATX or ATX is best for this config...
- Asrock Z87M Extreme 4 mATX  $156
Alternative Options:
mATX:
- Gigabyte Z87MX (GA-Z87MX-D3H)      $125
ATX:
- Gigabyte Z87X (GA-Z87X-UD3H)      $159
- Asrock Z87 Extreme 4                      $180
- ASUS Z87-PLUS                                 $165

COOLER:Cooler Master Hyper 212EVO $33.99

RAM: G.SKILL Ares Series 16GB $138.99
(Any other Model or brand you recommend? ....I have read that Kingston and Corsair are good, and that it might probably need to be Low Profile Ram...)

GPU: NVIDIA Quadro K600 1GB DDR3 $166.99
Alternative Options: (I have found these 2 other options, but i am not sure if the 3 are the same, or one is better?
- PNY VCQK600-PB Quadro K600 1GB DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Low Profile  $180.64
- ADAPTR Quadro K600 1GB $247.07

HDD: WD Caviar Black 1 TB – WD1002FAEX $ 89.99

CASE: Corsair Obsidian 350D = $89.99
Alternative Options: (What do you think?)
- Corsair Carbide 200R        $59.99
- Corsair Carbide 300R        $88.77
- Fractal Design Core 1000  $46.97 _  I was recommended this Case for a render node, but i think it might struggle with this Workstation components, specially with the Cooler. (I like very much the smaller size and the "looks" of it the most. _ It is the smaller one of them all)
- Any other better CASE suggestion on this price range?

PSU: Corsair CX500M 500W Modular Bronze $65.99
Alternative Options:
-Rosewill capstone-550-M Gold = $89.99
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TOTAL: (for first options)     $ 1081.93

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EXTRAS:

OS: Windows 7 Professional SP1 64bit (OEM)   $124

DVD DRIVE: Lite-On DVD+/-RW Dual Layer IHAS124-04  $21.69

SSD: Samsung 840 120 GB  $100.96  (The 840 PRO is better because of MLC, so it has a longer lifespan, BUT more expensive)

THERMAL PASTE: Any recommendations on the best or good enough?

GIGABIT SWITCH: Any recommendations for a 4 to 8 port switch? I need this for my small office. Right now i only have a NAS with gigabit, and soon this Workstation. But i expect to have 2 to 3 more PCS with gigabit in a year or two....
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Please feel free to comment, change or add the components that you think will work better if needed, or in the other hand change or take away the ones you fill are overkill, or that can be replaced by other that can help save some money.

NOTES:
- My main use will be 3DS Max, CAD and Photoshop. I want viewport performance, and not GPU rendering, hence the Quadro K600... ( I don"t do gaming)
- Most of the links to components where kindly provided by an expert on the CG Forum.
- All prices from AMAZON US
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Hi, any advice on the components that i should choose?
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Thanks a lot Coral for all your insights.. Can you explain me why you think the Gigabyte is a better decision? I want to also get some computer part knowledge in this new experience of building my first computer.  

All detailed opinions or info will be great and usefull for my further knowledge and criteria for future builds i make.
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forgot.:
Tom's Hardware is a pretty good place to get benchmarks and comparisons for different pieces and parts.

http://www.tomshardware.com/

Plus there is tons of all kinds of info there, once you find where it is.
Definitely should be in your Bookmarks.
Thanks Coral47.  I have usd tomshardware.com a lot in this last weeks to get info and research on the computer parts that i wanted, but in this time i prefer just direct opinions from experts here. I want to buy all the parts today, and i can not spend more time researching online... I am not being lazy, is just that my knowledge in this area is very limited and i can not wait more time to buy this... I got a job coming soon and i have to be ready with this computer so i can work with good conditions..
Here is another Followup question:

Advice on MOBO, CASE, RAM and PSU for new Workstation


Please take a look at that to complement this Original Question...

thanks
unrinoceronte--
Specific to RAM--Crucial, an excellent source when it is time to buy, also offers help in choosing the RAM you need.
http://www.crucial.com/support/memory_buying_guide.aspx 

I have also posted this in one of your other threads.
>> ... used tomshardware.com a lot in this last weeks to get info...

That's good. I added that mostly  for your future reference needs. But you already have it.   : )

>> ...take a look at that...

Heading that way now.
Thanks a lot CORAL, i am following your advice and going with the Gigabyte, the CX500,  the 350D, the thermal paste and probably the RAM..

GREAT, i am more confident now of my build!
Thank you much.  Have fun with your new toy.     : )