I disagree on trying to future-proof by leaving RAM slots open, unless its only for a few months of proofing. DDR-4 is coming, and while it's not there yet In a year or two DDR-3 is going to be obsolete. Also bigger RAM sticks tend to be both more expensive and slower than multiple smaller ones and by the very nature of having less surface area tend to dissipate less heat. Cost and performance indicate you should fill all your slots.
Interesting not about RAM vs CPU bound, when I was last working with 3d stuff it was much more ram bound than CPU, but that is the tradeoffs you make.
I heavily recommend going for a dual (or tripple) monitor setup, the additional display space is very nice even if most games can't seem to use it properly. Don't try to save money on skimping on the peripherals since they are the part of the computer you will be interacting with most directly, and a slightly better mouse and keyboard can do wonders for how comfortable it is to work with.
E: "Did they... did they just endorse the combination of the JSDF and US Army by showing them as two lesbian lolicons moving in together and holding hands and talking about how 'intimate' they were?"
B: "Have you forgotten so soon? They're phasing out Don't Ask, Don't Tell."
Interesting not about RAM vs CPU bound, when I was last working with 3d stuff it was much more ram bound than CPU, but that is the tradeoffs you make.
I heavily recommend going for a dual (or tripple) monitor setup, the additional display space is very nice even if most games can't seem to use it properly. Don't try to save money on skimping on the peripherals since they are the part of the computer you will be interacting with most directly, and a slightly better mouse and keyboard can do wonders for how comfortable it is to work with.
E: "Did they... did they just endorse the combination of the JSDF and US Army by showing them as two lesbian lolicons moving in together and holding hands and talking about how 'intimate' they were?"
B: "Have you forgotten so soon? They're phasing out Don't Ask, Don't Tell."