Is this a good PC for CGI video editing/rendering?

Pigolus

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http://pcpartpicker.com/p/gnkqt6

I have a friend whose laptop just crapped out and needs a new PC. I recommended a desktop, and offered to build it. She's on a budget, though she never told me what the limit was, so I opted to keep it under $1000, max $1500 if anything else is needed. And she needed the monitor too, which is why that's on the list. In my understanding, the CPU is what handles video encoding and rendering, not so much a GPU, which is why that part is cut out. However, being that this is my first time building a workstation PC, i don't feel like I know enough about it. Is this a good build for CGI video editing/rendering, or what parts need to be swapped?
 
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($389.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus H170-PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($108.99 @ B&H)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($85.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($83.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec SONATA III 500 ATX Mid Tower Case w/500W Power Supply ($101.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($119.70 @ Newegg)
Total: $1100.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-15 15:10 EST-0500

The case includes a power supply and is quiet for office work . I included a graphics card . The dedicated graphics memory means that system memory is not being used . Rendering can be improved .
The H170 mb is more capable than a B series board and offers more expansion options . Overclocking is not possible but you still get the high stock clock of the 6700K .
The SSD means you have a source drive to boot and work from , and a storage drive to output to . That means data isnt traveling to and from the same drive down the same cable .

If there was more money in the budget I would suggest spending it on a much better IPS monitor . Color reproduction may be very important
 

Pigolus

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We aren't looking to do any overclocking, or anything special. This is a build for a consumer, not an enthusiast, and I want it to last as long as possible.
That PSU is gonna go *poof* before you know it, and the last thing I wanna hear about is that the whole rig got fried because of a PSU failure.
I've replaced the monitor with an IPS panel. Good idea.
 
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($329.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.59 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI Z170-A PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($111.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($85.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($83.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 950 2GB Superclocked Video Card ($139.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Fractal Design Core 2500 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($119.70 @ Newegg)
Total: $1091.01
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-15 16:10 EST-0500

you could also go with a xeon based work station and giveup the lil bit of speed the 6700k brings due to clocks speeds for cheaoper.