Please comment on this build with xeon e3-1231v3 build for light gaming, video streaming/editing, and photoshop

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duolingo

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I have updated my build (based on some good advice from this forum). Please advise to see if I can make it better. I know the case doesn't have usb3 in front, but I am ok with it. Like I wrote before the gpu and hd are old that I currently own. I might update those later if needed.
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http://pcpartpicker.com/p/42s7Lk

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/42s7Lk) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/42s7Lk/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646e31231v3) | $252.43 @ Amazon
**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte GA-Z97X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz97xud3h) | $129.99 @ Amazon
**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmz8gx3m2a1600c9r) | $51.66 @ Amazon
**Storage** | [Maxtor 250GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/maxtor-internal-hard-drive-7y250m0) | Purchased For $0.00
**Video Card** | [PNY GeForce GT 730 1GB Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/pny-video-card-vcggt7301d5lxpb) | Purchased For $0.00
**Case** | [Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-rc912kkn1) | $39.99
**Power Supply** | [EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220g20650y1) | $99.99 @ Amazon
| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
| **Total** | **$574.06**
| Generated by [PCPartPicker](http://pcpartpicker.com) 2015-10-15 11:13 EDT-0400 |
 
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Any particular reason you are willing to pay more, just because it is Amazon? Don't need the Z97 board either. An H97 will suffice. Your setup is $75+ more than it needs to be. Money that could be used on a better HDD, at the very least.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($232.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($83.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Mushkin ECO2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Maxtor 250GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Storage: Toshiba Product Series:DT01ACA 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($72.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GT 730 1GB Video Card (Purchased For $0.00)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $569.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-15 11:26 EDT-0400
 
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duolingo

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Thanks for looking at the build.

I chose Amazon as I am a prime member. And since this is my first build, I just wanted to be sure I could return or exchange stuff. They have the best policy for free returns.

I chose gigabyte z97 only because with rebate it was 20$ cheaper and only about 15$ more expensive as compared to a h97 mobo (after shipping).

thank again for your reply
 
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