New PC build, $1200 budget

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DashTwenty7

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Hey, trying to put together a new rig for $1000-1200 that will eventually usurp my HTPC's role as a Steam box connected to my TV. Primary uses would be for gaming (ex. Witcher 3, Fallout 4) and multimedia editing (mainly photos, some HD video). Willing to go up to $1200, but welcome any input that would save some cash. Newegg is the preferred vendor.

Thanks in advance.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME6 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($136.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($56.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($349.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 500R Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($106.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1138.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-26 22:55 EDT-0400/i]
 
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There should be a 980 and an intel i7 4690k in here, if you want I could make a better build via pcpartpicker for the same price.
 
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Alright, one pc build coming up!

 
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Heres the build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/44HdTW

So I changed priorities, I was originally going to cheap out on the mobo and case but I figured the i5 was fine. I know the i5 isn't, well an i7 but unless your doing heavy video editing the i5 should get the job done. Also you can upgrade to an i7 andy time. Most games are pretty video card dependant so you'll be pretty much be maxing out almost every game high to ultra setting 60fps 1440p.
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($284.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($86.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($87.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY Optima 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.29 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 4GB STRIX Video Card ($494.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Rosewill REDBONE U3 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1207.22
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-27 00:01 EDT-0400
This should be great for multimedia projects as well as gaming.
 
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Yeah go with his build

 
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Updated Build from Newegg Only PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($309.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($66.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($87.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ ARC 100 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($80.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card ($499.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill REDBONE U3 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair RM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1217.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-27 00:09 EDT-0400
 
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