Trying to build a top tier all around PC for around $1000-$2000 Have a couple ideas

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So I do a little of everything on a computer, from video editing, music producing and of course gaming. I have a http://gaming.benq.com/gaming-monitor/xl2420z monitor and would also eventually like to get another for dual monitors so i'm clearly not trying to get 4k resolution gaming but would like to be able to run a lot of programs at once such as adobe premiere pro and fl studio

http://www.logicalincrements.com/ I was thinking something on this around the enthusiast level seems like it would be most bang for my buck but i'm also hoping for my PC to be a little future proof

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-pc-builds,4390.html#p10 Seems a little overpriced and like I wont get as much bang for my buck.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-pc-builds,4390.html#p9 More around what i'm trying to spend but no SSD and only 8 gigs of ram

I'm not very hardware savvy so i'm not sure what parts I really need to put the money into for what im trying to do, maybe some combination of these parts would be my best bet? I do have my eye on the http:// since its on sale and I probably wouldn't need to upgrade for a while and I think cpu is what allows you to run a lot of programs? Any insight would be greatly appreciated!
 
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If you want to do X99 then I might suggest something like this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6800K 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor ($379.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Universal 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($57.19 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI X99A GAMING 7 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($248.50 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill TridentZ Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:...
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Those builds were designed as all purpose machines. You should absolutely mix and match to suit your specific needs. A high core count CPU is a good start. But don't even consider 8 GB of RAM. I'd probably recommend 32 GB for what you're talking about.
 
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That's incorrect - more cores does and more RAM does not equal a better gaming experience. If you're using your PC for other purposes besides gaming then you can add the extra RAM. But you really don't need anything more than a quad core right now, even for VR gaming.

http://www.logicalincrements.com/ I was thinking something on this around the enthusiast level seems like it would be most bang for my buck but i'm also hoping for my PC to be a little future proof
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There's no such thing as "future proof" no matter how much you spend on a gaming rig. "Future proofing" is kind of a moot point. I would go for a 6700K since a 6800K doesn't really add much to the gaming experience, but there is also the new 7700K.

For your budget this would make a good build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Universal 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($57.19 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI Z170A GAMING M5 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($132.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 8GB G1 Gaming Video Card ($384.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($90.72 @ Amazon)
Total: $1410.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-29 23:31 EST-0500
 
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Sorry I should've been more specific in the title, i'm definitely trying to do more than just gaming with my PC but gaming is a huge aspect, and I see what you mean about future proofing. Thanks for the suggestions

 
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The first sentence in his post said he did video editing, music producing, and yes also gaming. He also said he'd be running a lot of programs at once, such as the aforementioned video editing (adobe premier pro) and music producing (fl studio.) That is practically the definition a RAM and Core heavy environment.
 
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If you want to do X99 then I might suggest something like this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6800K 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor ($379.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Universal 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($57.19 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI X99A GAMING 7 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($248.50 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill TridentZ Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX300 525GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($114.05 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1080 8GB GAMING X 8G Video Card ($599.90 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($90.72 @ Amazon)
Total: $2005.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-30 00:06 EST-0500
 
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All of that, I use fl studio 11, Adobe Premiere Pro and CS 5. Would the 6800k still be overkill if i'm trying to run multiple of those programs on 2 monitors
 
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No the 6800K would be fine for those uses, especially since you can use a max of 128GB on the motherboard where Z170 you're limited to 64GB.
 
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Thank you for your suggestions!

 
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