$1800-$1900 Gaming/Editing PC Build?

SIRmisterD

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Hello. I want to build a PC before the summer ends. I have built one on pcpartpicker.com, but I would like to hear what you guys can come up with and then compare it with mine on another thread. I need everything, as this is my first time. Here is what I'd like:


Uses: Heavy Gaming, Editing, Multitasking, School (Office mainly), recording games, web surfing, and any other daily uses. Almost everything but 3D work. :p

Address: New Jersey

Preferred Company: Anyone

Preferred CPU: Intel

CPU Cooler: Air, please

Motherboard: ATX, preferably from ASRock.

Storage: I'd like to go with Western Digital for HDD's, and Samsung for SSD's

Memory: Corsair, but 16GB is a MUST. I just would like it to multi-task very well, and have a super fast computer. :p

Preferred GPU: NVIDIA 770 or 780. If you can somehow budget a 780 in there, that would be awesome.

Wireless Adapter: Yes, I need one currently but I will be going wired later. So for now, yes. Asus is good, but it doesn't have to be an expensive one. No USB ones please.

Sound Card: I don't need one yet, so you don't need to worry about that.

Case: I'd like a full size tower for great airflow/space, but if you have to go mid then so be it. If somehow you can get a full size in there, that would be awesome too. It also has to have a window. Black is preferred. It also should have good cable management holes.

PSU: Corsair is a MUST. I really do like Corsair PSU's because of their reliability. Modular is a MUST too.

Monitor: I have settled on this one, as I've seen great reviews on it:
Asus VG248QE 24.0"

Mouse & Keyboard: I don't need either right now. I have some spare ones that I can use for the mean time.

Speakers: I have a set of Bose Surround, so no.



If someone can come up with a build that fits those requirements, that would be awesome. Sorry if I was picky, but I've made up my mind on a few things from lots and lots of research. I probably am over-thinking this, haha. :p

Thanks! :D
 

Dark Lord of Tech

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Total: $1896.85

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Xigmatek GAIA SD1283 56.3 CFM CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 PROFESSIONAL ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($254.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($129.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($85.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($399.99 @ NCIX US)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250UBE 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($18.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF X ATX Full Tower Case ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: PC Power & Cooling Silencer Mk III 850W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: AOC e2752Vh 60Hz 27.0" Monitor ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1896.85
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-25 17:24 EDT-0400)
 

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Just a few questions if you don't mind:

CPU: Wouldn't a i7 be better for editing? I always heard that hyper-threading helps it a lot.

Motherboard: Why would a $200 MB be better than a $130-$150 one? Any benefits that are substantial?
 

Dark Lord of Tech

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Xigmatek GAIA SD1283 56.3 CFM CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($129.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($85.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($399.99 @ NCIX US)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250UBE 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($18.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced ATX Full Tower Case ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: PC Power & Cooling Silencer Mk III 850W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: AOC e2752Vh 60Hz 27.0" Monitor ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1821.86
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-25 17:38 EDT-0400)
 

SIRmisterD

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Now why would you go Haswell? I thought that Ivy-Bridge was better and you could OC better on it as well. Haswell you couldn't.