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I would like to build a PC soon but would need some help on what to buy. My limit is around $1500 but am willing to go somewhat over. I like to game as well as stream and wanna get into editing. I wanna have an i7 with a motherboard that can SLI. I would also like 16GB of RAM. SSD would also be nice along with a 1 or 2 TB Hard Drive (7200 RPM). Would I need a sound card for mic clarity? (streaming). I think that's everything. Any ideas? Thanks!

I will also need:

  • Keyboard
    Mouse
    Monitor
    OS
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($226.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.95 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($63.78 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung XP941 128GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($133.47 @ Mwave)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($323.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Antec Three Hundred Two ATX Mid Tower Case ($61.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: SeaSonic EVO Edition 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.79 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VE278H 27.0" Monitor ($227.58 @ Newegg)
Total: $1443.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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you dont need an i7 for gaming , and you dont need 16 gig of RAM .
Its better to spend the money on things that will add real performance .
 
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nice choice on the SSD, however, that board doesn't support PCIe 2.0 X 4 on an M.2 socket which is what the XP941 is capable of. as far as i know, the Extreme6 is one of the few boards that does. also, OP wishes to stream/edit as well, and for those uses the i7 or even (dare i say) FX 8350 along with 16 GB of RAM would be beneficial.

if your budget can stretch a bit, this is what i recommend:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($324.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.95 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($199.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Apotop 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($95.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($67.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($124.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($349.99 @ Adorama)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.79 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: LG 27MP34HQ-B 60Hz 27.0" Monitor ($218.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($26.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1719.52
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-19 20:32 EDT-0400

the motherboard has excellent onboard sound card (as well as many other features), so no need to buy one. the 120 GB 850 EVO with RAPID mode actually rivals the speed of M.2 and actually beats a Raid 0 config. the 27" IPS display is great for editing. and the keyboard mouse combo probably isn't the best, but back lit combo for $30 is a great deal.
 
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nice choice on the SSD, however, that board doesn't support PCIe 2.0 X 4 on an M.2 socket which is what the XP941 is capable of. as far as i know, the Extreme6 is one of the few boards that does. also, OP wishes to stream/edit as well, and for those uses the i7 or even (dare i say) FX 8350 along with 16 GB of RAM would be beneficial.

if your budget can stretch a bit, this is what i recommend:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($324.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.95 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($199.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Apotop 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($95.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($67.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($124.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($349.99 @ Adorama)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.79 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: LG 27MP34HQ-B 60Hz 27.0" Monitor ($218.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($26.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1719.52
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-19 20:32 EDT-0400

the motherboard has excellent onboard sound card (as well as many other features), so no need to buy one. the 120 GB 850 EVO with RAPID mode actually rivals the speed of M.2 and actually beats a Raid 0 config. the 27" IPS display is great for editing. and the keyboard mouse combo probably isn't the best, but back lit combo for $30 is a great deal.[/quotemsg]

This is perfect! If I deduct the monitor and just use my old one for a little bit, then it comes out to pretty much $1500! Thank you very much!
 
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This is perfect! If I deduct the monitor and just use my old one for a little bit, then it comes out to pretty much $1500! Thank you very much! [/quotemsg]

The SATA SSD is much slower than the Samsung M.2 drive. 6 GBits/s vs 10 GBits/s . Most likely the SATA drive will top out around 540 Mbits/s and the M.2 drive reach the full 10 Gbits/s available
The M.2 could be even faster on a few other boards but they are rare .
Any storage drive can be potentially faster using a RAM Drive . Samsung rapid mode sets that up for you.
 
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