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Hi Guys im looking to build a gaming and editing pc with a budget of $800, if you're wondering what sort of editing software ill be using adobe premiere pro cc2015 and After Effects. i won't be editing 4K footage only DSLR 1080p and drone footage.Games ill be playing would be fallout 4,space engineers, h1z1,skyrim with texture mods, gta V, and maybe battlefront. Im hoping to play these games at high or ultra if i can. The specs i had in mind are listed below Thanks guys.

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CPU: Intel i7 6700 non k
GPU: EVGA GTX 960 SSC 4GB
MOBO: Gigabyte LGA1151 Intel Z170 GA-Z170M-D3H mobo
Ram: Kingston hyperx fury 16GB 2133mhz
Storage 1: Kingston hyper x fury 240 GB SSD
Storage 2: Seagate 2tb
Storage 3: Seagate 1tb (Games and Movies)
PSU: EVGA Supernova 550w GS fully Modular
Case: Corsair Spec 1 red
 
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I use primarily Photoshop CS6 and play Rainbow Siege. I built my computer back last Cyber Monday in Nov/Dec.

I am not going to say if your build is good or not. I am just going to say if I can start over, I would:

1) Replace the Intel i7 6700 non k ($404 CAD) with Xeon E3-1231V3 ($340 CAD)

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117316&AID=10657534&PID=3938566&SID=&nm_mc=AFC-C8JunctionCA&cm_mmc=AFC-C8JunctionCA-_-na-_-na-_-na&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=afc-%zn

People are going to say "hey don't you think Skylake is more future proof...". I would say I would rather save up the money for the upcoming Canon 6D Mark II or to get a Nikon 810. Moreover, you are getting pretty much the same performance.

And I have...
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It is a pretty good build
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Since you have a non k processor, save a load of money and get a ASUS or gigabyte H170 or even H110 motherboard. Your CPU will run at exactly the same speed.
Buy a cheaper case,
Put all your data on a 3Tb HDD
Now you have saved enough money to buy a GTX970, or maybe even a 1070 if you are prepared to wait - big improvement for gaming.
 
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I use primarily Photoshop CS6 and play Rainbow Siege. I built my computer back last Cyber Monday in Nov/Dec.

I am not going to say if your build is good or not. I am just going to say if I can start over, I would:

1) Replace the Intel i7 6700 non k ($404 CAD) with Xeon E3-1231V3 ($340 CAD)

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117316&AID=10657534&PID=3938566&SID=&nm_mc=AFC-C8JunctionCA&cm_mmc=AFC-C8JunctionCA-_-na-_-na-_-na&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=afc-%zn

People are going to say "hey don't you think Skylake is more future proof...". I would say I would rather save up the money for the upcoming Canon 6D Mark II or to get a Nikon 810. Moreover, you are getting pretty much the same performance.

And I have doubt if your video editing programs can take full advantage of the new Skylake CPU.

2) Pair with the ASRock H97M Pro4 ($84.99 CAD after $25.00 rebate), instead of the GA-Z170M-D3H mobo ($163 CAD)

http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/H97M%20Pro4/

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157512&cm_re=H97_Pro4-_-13-157-512-_-Product

Now since you've saved $60 from CPU and $60 from mobo, I would suggest:

3) Getting a WD Black for your portfolio and a Seagate for new shots (extra $40)

WD vs Seagate has been debated to dead in the photography community. I just get one of each. One for work-in-progress, One for my portfolio.

4) GTX 960 4Gb is not a flop. But I would get the GTX 970 instead (extra $110).

Again GTX 960 4Gb vs 970 4Gb vs the upcoming 1070 has been debated to dead.

With all these shell shocker sale on the 970 Gb, I still think it has the best value for money if you can get one for $50 off plus another $20 rebate.

5) If you decide not to do 3) and 4), you can put the $120 back into video production/camera/equipment.
 
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If you want to stick with Skylake then this is another option.

But everything in a sole 3Tb Seagate is a big No for video production. Usually photographers/videographers go with dual WD Black 2Tb or dual WD Caviar Black 3Tb.
 
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