Thanks for the help. I'm looking to upgrade my aging computer. I've included all the information below along with some things I was looking at. I'm welcome to all suggestions!
Approximate Purchase Date: Within in the next 2-3 weeks.
Budget Range: Like to keep it under $1300 before rebates. Normally I don't spend above $1,000 but just incase I added some extra funds.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, web surfing, watching videos and some other applications.
Are you buying a monitor: No. Have a 24 inch running 1920x1080.
Parts to Upgrade: All as it is a new PC Build
Do you need to buy OS: No. I have access to Windows 8.1 32bit or 64bit. I’m planning on installing 64bit.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: I prefer buying from Newegg, because almost all products can be shipped for free and no tax. I have Amazon Prime but I hate paying taxes. I’m not a huge fan or rebates as it can be troublesome to RMA to Newegg aftewards.
Location: Seattle, WA USA
Parts Preferences: Intel based PC, and I prefer ASUS brands for my motherboard and GPU. Corsair Power supply. I have had no problems with them the last 10+ years.
Overclocking: I don’t really like to mess configure overclocking anymore. In my 20's sure, but in my 30's with work, kids, and a wife. I don’t have that much time anymore to tinker.
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments: I will be using this PC for 4-6 years and it will probably turn into a kid’s school computer on my next upgrade. I have an Asus Xonar Essence card I will be putting in the machine as well. I’ve used the Antec 900 Black Steel for my last two machines. I'm open to other options that don’t have the LED’s now if needed. Also I love quiet machines.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: My current computer is about 4 years old. I like to update ever 5 years or so. I do a lot of PC gaming and I’ve noticed my old 1tb spin drive and Graphics card are starting to work hard lately. Also Witcher 3 is coming!
[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qdgNBm) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qdgNBm/by_merchant/)
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690) | $209.99 @ Newegg
**Motherboard** | [Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-z97a) | $139.99 @ Newegg
This board got a good rating from multiple sites
**Memory** | [Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-memory-ble2kit4g3d1608de1tx0) | $89.99 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-memory-ble2kit4g3d1608de1tx0) | $89.99 @ Newegg
I'm used to having 16 Gigs of RAM in my machines. Not sure if it makes any difference.
**Storage** | [Samsung 840 EVO 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz7te500bw) | $235.00 @ B&H
512 gigs is more than enough for my use. Also time to try out an SSD.
**Video Card** | [MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-gtx970gaming4g) | $349.99 @ B&H
When they are in stock, looking for a good range GPU. This could be any brand really.
**Case** | [Corsair 500R Black ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-500rbk) | $79.99 @ Newegg
Nice looking case. Sorta Similar to the Antec 900 im used too.
**Power Supply** | [Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx600m) | $59.99 @ Newegg
Modular and I think 600W should be enough for one GPU.
**Optical Drive** | [Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1stblkbas) | $19.98 @ OutletPC
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $1274.91
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-18 01:55 EDT-0400 |
Approximate Purchase Date: Within in the next 2-3 weeks.
Budget Range: Like to keep it under $1300 before rebates. Normally I don't spend above $1,000 but just incase I added some extra funds.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, web surfing, watching videos and some other applications.
Are you buying a monitor: No. Have a 24 inch running 1920x1080.
Parts to Upgrade: All as it is a new PC Build
Do you need to buy OS: No. I have access to Windows 8.1 32bit or 64bit. I’m planning on installing 64bit.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: I prefer buying from Newegg, because almost all products can be shipped for free and no tax. I have Amazon Prime but I hate paying taxes. I’m not a huge fan or rebates as it can be troublesome to RMA to Newegg aftewards.
Location: Seattle, WA USA
Parts Preferences: Intel based PC, and I prefer ASUS brands for my motherboard and GPU. Corsair Power supply. I have had no problems with them the last 10+ years.
Overclocking: I don’t really like to mess configure overclocking anymore. In my 20's sure, but in my 30's with work, kids, and a wife. I don’t have that much time anymore to tinker.
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments: I will be using this PC for 4-6 years and it will probably turn into a kid’s school computer on my next upgrade. I have an Asus Xonar Essence card I will be putting in the machine as well. I’ve used the Antec 900 Black Steel for my last two machines. I'm open to other options that don’t have the LED’s now if needed. Also I love quiet machines.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: My current computer is about 4 years old. I like to update ever 5 years or so. I do a lot of PC gaming and I’ve noticed my old 1tb spin drive and Graphics card are starting to work hard lately. Also Witcher 3 is coming!
[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qdgNBm) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qdgNBm/by_merchant/)
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690) | $209.99 @ Newegg
**Motherboard** | [Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-z97a) | $139.99 @ Newegg
This board got a good rating from multiple sites
**Memory** | [Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-memory-ble2kit4g3d1608de1tx0) | $89.99 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-memory-ble2kit4g3d1608de1tx0) | $89.99 @ Newegg
I'm used to having 16 Gigs of RAM in my machines. Not sure if it makes any difference.
**Storage** | [Samsung 840 EVO 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz7te500bw) | $235.00 @ B&H
512 gigs is more than enough for my use. Also time to try out an SSD.
**Video Card** | [MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-gtx970gaming4g) | $349.99 @ B&H
When they are in stock, looking for a good range GPU. This could be any brand really.
**Case** | [Corsair 500R Black ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-500rbk) | $79.99 @ Newegg
Nice looking case. Sorta Similar to the Antec 900 im used too.
**Power Supply** | [Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx600m) | $59.99 @ Newegg
Modular and I think 600W should be enough for one GPU.
**Optical Drive** | [Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1stblkbas) | $19.98 @ OutletPC
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $1274.91
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-18 01:55 EDT-0400 |
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