The last time I built a custom machine was probably 10 years ago - so I'm a little rusty. I'm a software guy now, so I don't really focus on the latest and greatest hardware. As long as I can compile it - I'm happy 
Anyways, I took a stab at it - mainly referencing posts here and looking for "deals". Any advice would be GREATLY appreciated.
Approximate Purchase Date: Today or as soon as I've got some advice on my picks.
Budget Range: $1250-1500
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Streaming and Recording, Photo/Video Editing, Work crap
Are you buying a monitor: Not yet. I have a couple I'm going to use in the interim.
Parts to Upgrade: Building from scratch. Everything is new!
Do you need to buy OS: No, I've got copies of both Win7 and Win8.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg and Micro Center (15 miles from work.)
Location: Kansas City, MO USA
Parts Preferences: Really not a fanboy in any way.. I have no preference.
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: Eventually perhaps, but not right now.
Your Monitor Resolution: N/A
Additional Comments: The look of the thing is not important. I'm not looking to enter some sort of contest for showing off cases. As long as it holds the parts, keeps it cool, and works - I'm good!
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: It's been 10+ years. I've got a laptop thats on its last leg, and since I no longer need a mobile gaming laptop - I figured building a PC would be the longterm, and most economical solution.
Here are my picks:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2GSH9
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($72.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.66 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($329.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS-I Epic Edition (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Microcenter)
Case Fan: Rosewill RFA-120-RL 74.5 CFM 120mm Fan ($4.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Rosewill RFA-120-RL 74.5 CFM 120mm Fan ($4.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1277.53
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-06 12:13 EST-0500)
Anyways, I took a stab at it - mainly referencing posts here and looking for "deals". Any advice would be GREATLY appreciated.Approximate Purchase Date: Today or as soon as I've got some advice on my picks.
Budget Range: $1250-1500
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Streaming and Recording, Photo/Video Editing, Work crap
Are you buying a monitor: Not yet. I have a couple I'm going to use in the interim.
Parts to Upgrade: Building from scratch. Everything is new!
Do you need to buy OS: No, I've got copies of both Win7 and Win8.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg and Micro Center (15 miles from work.)
Location: Kansas City, MO USA
Parts Preferences: Really not a fanboy in any way.. I have no preference.
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: Eventually perhaps, but not right now.
Your Monitor Resolution: N/A
Additional Comments: The look of the thing is not important. I'm not looking to enter some sort of contest for showing off cases. As long as it holds the parts, keeps it cool, and works - I'm good!
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: It's been 10+ years. I've got a laptop thats on its last leg, and since I no longer need a mobile gaming laptop - I figured building a PC would be the longterm, and most economical solution.
Here are my picks:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2GSH9
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($72.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.66 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($329.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS-I Epic Edition (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Microcenter)
Case Fan: Rosewill RFA-120-RL 74.5 CFM 120mm Fan ($4.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Rosewill RFA-120-RL 74.5 CFM 120mm Fan ($4.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1277.53
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-06 12:13 EST-0500)
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