Need the absolute best build possible with a budget of around $1000.

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Hello everyone, I'm looking for the absolute best build possible. It does not have to look amazing but I'd prefer it to at least match a bit. Thanks!

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Approximate Purchase Date: As soon as possible, next month maximum.

Budget Range: $1000 to $1100 USD

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Multitasking, editing, gaming, surfing the internet, graphic design, file transfer.

Are you buying a monitor: No.

Do you need to buy OS: Yes (Windows 10 32/64USB, include in price.)

Location: Virginia, United States

Parts Preferences: Make it stable. Nothing new and fancy unless it's been out for a few months.

Overclocking: No.

Additional Comments: Fairly quiet, just make it the best possible. Nothing that costs extra just for show. Memory like the black G.Skill NT is fine with me as long as it performs well and shows no glaring problems when people have tested it. Try to match colors though, I'm not looking for green RAM, an orange motherboard, or a pink SSD. Something like black and blue. I'd prefer not to have black and red. Also, include an SSD if you can. The WD Blue SSD is nice.
 
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^Haha, yeah, I didn't. Not used to seeing WD followed by SSD.

In that case, you can't go wrong with Noctua - although, wait, are you sure you're okay with the color? What happened to the black and blue scheme? ; ) Check out Cryorig for more decent looking coolers.

What will be the primary purpose of your build? I don't have much experience with Ryzen but reviews show it's better for rendering/video editing (moar cores) while Kaby Lake is better for gaming.
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-7600K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.79 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Universal 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z270P-D3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($107.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2800 Memory ($111.79 @ OutletPC)
Storage: SK hynix SL308 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon RX 480 8GB RS Video Card ($229.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12G 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($64.90 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($88.58 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1048.19
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-10 16:50 EDT-0400
 
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With general questions like these where you're asking someone to source/personal shop so many components it would be great if you could list some things you've considered e.g. use pcpartpicker then ask us to comment.
 
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Which resolution will you be gaming in? If you have a 1080 60Hz monitor, I'd prefer an i7 in this budget instead of the 1070 (to cover your editing requirement). Since you focused on color, I preferred an all black premium Asus Strix for the graphics card - instead of the slightly lower priced MSI or Gigabyte. Stuck with non-K chips since you haven't mentioned anything regarding OC'ing.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($294.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B250M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($69.99 @ B&H)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($119.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Blue 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($88.98 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon RX 480 8GB ROG STRIX Video Card ($242.88 @ OutletPC)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.79 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($88.58 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1098.57
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-10 16:48 EDT-0400

However, I'd get a smaller SSD and get the GTX 1070, if you can afford to spend a few more bucks.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($294.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B250M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($69.99 @ B&H)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($119.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($48.98 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC GAMING ACX 3.0 Black Edition Video Card ($374.00 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.79 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($88.58 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1189.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-10 16:52 EDT-0400
 
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Just wondering, why an i7 for 1080P?
 
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^Edited - I meant to say I'd put in money in the processor instead of graphics card, since he won't need a 1070 for gaming at 1080p 60Hz but the i7 may come in handy for his editing.
 
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I was looking around at some parts, and building off of what you guys gave me, I came up with the below build. Please tell me if it's any good or if you notice any glaring issues. I have an external hard drive for the lack of storage.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-7500 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($188.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L9i 33.8 CFM CPU Cooler ($38.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI B250 PC MATE ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($89.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Blue 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($143.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB SSC GAMING Video Card ($249.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G3 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home Full - USB 32/64-bit ($106.98 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1053.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-10 16:57 EDT-0400

I like your thinking with the i7, I could try to fit it in. Otherwise thoughts on Ryzen?
 
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^You don't need a CPU cooler with that cooler. The stock cooler will suffice.

I'd also put in at least a 120GB SSD for your OS. Makes a significant difference to your boot times.

Instead of the GTX 1060, many prefer the RX 480 since it is much better value for money.
 
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I don't think you saw the words "Solid State Drive" on the drive. Finally Western Digital makes SSDs!

The 480 is a great idea, I'll check on that.

The stock cooler is too loud for me.
 
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^Haha, yeah, I didn't. Not used to seeing WD followed by SSD.

In that case, you can't go wrong with Noctua - although, wait, are you sure you're okay with the color? What happened to the black and blue scheme? ; ) Check out Cryorig for more decent looking coolers.

What will be the primary purpose of your build? I don't have much experience with Ryzen but reviews show it's better for rendering/video editing (moar cores) while Kaby Lake is better for gaming.
 
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Editing is the primary purpose. Gaming is a close second. I might have to wait a bit longer for Ryzen 5 but it should be worth it. The 1600 looks great for my purpose. Thanks overall!

If you look around the Ryzen series also has lots of threads (8-12)

Haha, I actually think the Noctua goes with almost anything. It's a really nice brand and actually adds to making your computer look cleaner. I like clean and simple over LEDS LEDS LEDS YAY GIVE ME FLASHY LIGHTS AND BRIGHT GREEN PARTS. Check out Wings of Freedom on PCPP if you want to see an accurate rendition of my style.
https://pcpartpicker.com/b/H7tJ7P

Sorry for the late reply. Was talking to someone.
 
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