New build all around performance $1,000 US

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Parts Preferences: None really

Overclocking: No

SLI or Crossfire: Maybe down the road but not right now

Your Monitor Resolution: Must run 3 ACER K242HYL 1920 x 1080

Additional Comments: This is going to be a work computer, not concerned with gaming. I run multiple internet browsers with 15+ tabs open, 5+ word/excel/outlook documents, several work programs that are not very taxing on the CPU, and will be doing some Photoshop and video editing but nothing too serious. The most important things are speed and leaving a path to upgrade as needed to keep the PC current for the next 5 years or so.

Requirements:

SSD for the main drive, thinking 256 gb and a large secondary drive (2tb+)
Support the 3 ACER K242HYL monitors
Something that runs cool and quiet
I have plenty of room to run a full size tower

Already have:
Windows 10
Keyboard
Mouse
Monitors

And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Running an Alienware laptop now and it’s just time to upgrade to a dedicated PC for work. As far as budget I’m flexible, I’d like to be around $1,000 but can go higher if needed. Parts will be purchased in the US and I’m ready to buy now. If there is anything else I can answer let me know. Thanks!
 
Should do anything you need and run cool and quiet.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8400 2.8GHz 6-Core Processor ($199.89 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: Noctua - NH-U12S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($57.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - Z370 HD3 (rev. 1.0) ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($101.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Seagate - Constellation ES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB SC GAMING Video Card ($189.99 @ B&H)
Case: Fractal Design - Meshify C ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $981.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-11-26 14:18 EST-0500
 
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johnnyp26

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I'll take a look at that setup, thanks for the recommendation!