$1000 (or less) image/video editing PC for a library

okdaddio

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You guys helped my build my gaming PC 2.5 years ago (wow that's been a long time) and now I need help again. I work in a library and I am talking to our director about including a 3D printer and audio and video recording and editing capabilities in our library. This would not be for pro usage but for your average joe who wants to make and edit videos and photos, and use 3D design software like Makerware, Sketchup, etc.

Approximate Purchase Date: January - March 2014
Budget Range: $1000 but lower is better
System Usage from Most to Least Important: video editing, photo editing, 3D design
Are you buying a monitor: Yes
Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: amazon, newegg
Location: AR
Parts Preferences: no preferences
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: No

Plenty of storage is a plus. Keyboard and mouse not necessary. Thanks!
 

maurelie

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I think something like this should do the job

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($289.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($82.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GT 640 1GB Video Card ($78.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.00 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Acer S220HQLAbd 21.5" Monitor ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $955.46
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-20 15:38 EST-0500)