Looking for a computer build for work Budget: $4500

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Ok I have a decent budget to build a computer for my work. My budget is $4500 but can go up to $5k if you really think it could improve my rig a lot and my budget doesnt have to include the cost of shipping. I need it for things like:

- Programming (I primarily use Eclipse but also Dreamweaver, Frontpage etc)
- Video Editing (Right now I use Corel Video Studio but it runs so slow, want to be able to edit video with no issues of lag/slowness)
- Heavy browser usage (I have IE/Firefox/Chrome/Safari open at the same time with 20 plus tabs open for each browser. Firefox alone with just 10 tabs eats up almost 2GB of memory. I do have add ons in Firefox so it eats a lot of memory)
- Video games (I mention this because I dont play a lot of video games, in fact the main game I play these days is Hearthstone. However I do plan on playing games like Jurrassic World Evolution when it comes out. But the point is I dont play heavy first person shooter games or graphic intense games. So I dont know if the latest 1080 card would be good, maybe it would just wanted to mention this either way.)
Space (Need fast data speeds to move large files)
- Optical drive (I dont need one, I have an external DVD player/burner and a external blue ray player so I can just connect that to my computer when needed)

I will need a OS license, Windows 10. I dont have a preference on online vendors to purchase the parts from. I dont need a monitor. For networking I will be directly connected via LAN, was wondering if the onboard network adapter will be ok or can I increase performance buying a network card? If so, which card would you recommend?

I also would like liquid cooling as I plan to overclock the system eventually and also a motherboard that can handle the overclocking. Let me know if any other information is needed. Oh and I plan to start ordering the parts once I agree on the system I need. And Im in the USA, Arizona.

Oh and dont care, AMD or Intel is ok with me. Looking for a system that is not only good now but will do well down the road.

Thanks!
 
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1. 10 bit display ? (Quadro (or a dedicated Decklink card) may be required for 30-bit color (RGB) / 10-bit displays w/ some editing software)

2. You said No monitor, but is there supposed to me KB, Mouse in here ? Cause im hard pressed to spend ya budget. I'd keep what ya got until perhaps ya want to upgrade to a 4k 144hz screen when they droip in1Q 2018

3. Assuming you not into the bling thing so ignored RGB

4. Looked at this before deciding on CPU (7900x) ... add $230 for the minimal improvement from 7920x. Not much data for your applications so based selection on Adobe premier pro performance.

https://www.pugetsystems.com/labs/articles/Premiere-Pro-CC-2017-1-2-CPU-Comparison-Skylake-X-vs-Threadripper-1012/...
I picked some good gaming stuff such as the 1070 so SLI could be possible. Got you a good headset so your gaming wouldn't cause issue in an office.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Threadripper 1950X 3.4GHz 16-Core Processor ($979.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair - H100i v2 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock - X399 Taichi ATX TR4 Motherboard ($333.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($337.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung - 960 EVO 1TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($419.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Black 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($184.49 @ Adorama)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Dual Series Video Card ($443.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair - Air 740 ATX Full Tower Case ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($129.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Pro OEM 64-bit ($137.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer - Predator X34 34.0" 3440x1440 100Hz Monitor ($1079.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Corsair - STRAFE RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Razer - DeathAdder Chroma Wired Optical Mouse ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Kingston - HyperX Cloud II 7.1 Channel Headset ($98.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $4537.13
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-06 20:19 EDT-0400
 
1. 10 bit display ? (Quadro (or a dedicated Decklink card) may be required for 30-bit color (RGB) / 10-bit displays w/ some editing software)

2. You said No monitor, but is there supposed to me KB, Mouse in here ? Cause im hard pressed to spend ya budget. I'd keep what ya got until perhaps ya want to upgrade to a 4k 144hz screen when they droip in1Q 2018

3. Assuming you not into the bling thing so ignored RGB

4. Looked at this before deciding on CPU (7900x) ... add $230 for the minimal improvement from 7920x. Not much data for your applications so based selection on Adobe premier pro performance.

https://www.pugetsystems.com/labs/articles/Premiere-Pro-CC-2017-1-2-CPU-Comparison-Skylake-X-vs-Threadripper-1012/

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Starting with the AMD Threadripper 1920X 12 core, despite being $200 more expensive than the Intel Core i7 7820X we really have to give the edge to the Core i7 7820X as the overall the better choice for Premiere Pro. The two CPUs are basically identical when exporting and rendering previews, but the Core i7 7820X is much faster for warp stabilize and has better live playback performance as well. Warp stabilize might not be terribly important for many Premiere Pro users, but the improved live playback performance is a big deal and makes the Core i7 7820X a solidly better choice over the AMD Threadripper 1920X for Premiere Pro.

Unfortunately, the Threadripper 1950X 16 core has many of the same issues as the TR 1920X. It matches the Intel Core i9 7900X when rendering previews and is actually 3% faster overall when exporting but it has worse performance for both warp stabilize and live playback. More than anything else, it is the lower live playback performance that keeps the TR 1950X from being a better choice than the Core i9 7900X.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i9-7900X 3.3GHz 10-Core Processor ($962.89 @ Amazon)

CPU Cooler: Swiftech - H220-X 55.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($165.00)
This is simply a place holder for this
http://www.swiftech.com/h320x2.aspx

Motherboard: Asus - TUF X299 MARK 2 ATX LGA2066 Motherboard ($259.99 @ Amazon)
No nonsense no gimmicks board.

Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z 64GB (4 x 16GB) DDR4-3600 Memory ($727.98 @ Newegg)
I don't think ya need it but you budget was so high, why not

Storage: Samsung - 960 EVO 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($219.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Samsung - 960 EVO 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($219.99 @ B&H)
(1) for OS and programs, one for scratch drive

Storage: Seagate - FireCuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($99.88 @ OutletPC)
Not sure what ya needs are so essentially a place holder

Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Video Card ($799.95)
Another placeholder for the MSI 1080 Ti EK X with full cover EK Water block
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814137144

Case: Phanteks - Enthoo Evolv ATX Glass ATX Mid Tower Case ($179.99 @ Amazon)

Power Supply: SeaSonic - PRIME Titanium 750W 80+ Titanium Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($164.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Performance is "mythical" ... again ya dont needed but i wa stryin to spend all ya money :)

Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Pro OEM 64-bit ($137.89 @ OutletPC)

Case Fan: Phanteks - PH-F120SP_BK 54.4 CFM Fan ($12.99 @ Amazon)

Total: $3951.53
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-06 20:21 EDT-0400
 
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