Opinion on PC build for graphic design and moderate gaming.

[LazyGraphicDesigner]

Need some insight in my first PC build.

Just been using a crappy toshiba laptop until now, but the past few days i've educated myself slightly in the world of PC building.
I'm a student that loves to work with photography/graphic design, and i absolutely want my computer to be optimized for this.
I also enjoy moderate gaming, and i want to have pleasant gaming experiences while i do.
Being able to play the newer games on at least moderate settings is good enough.

PC build: https: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/QvLqPs
Budget: 1000 USD, without the monitor.

Thank you in advance for helping me out!
Also, bear in mind that i'm a total beginner.

 

[logainofhades]

Assuming you meant 1,000 and not 10,000, based on the build you posted. First off, cooler is not needed, for that CPU. That motherboard is not needed either, as the CPU cannot overclock. Ram should be 2x4, or 2x8gb kit. That GTX 950 is way overpriced. Would recommend a faster gpu, also, for 1440p.

Chose a cheaper monitor, for you, as well. It is an IPS, with a better response time. The build comes in at just under $1k, without the monitor.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($191.91 @ Jet)
Motherboard: ASRock B150M Pro4V Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($72.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Team Elite Plus 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX300 525GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($124.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Mini Video Card ($389.99 @ Jet)
Case: Zalman Z1 Neo ATX Mid Tower Case ($42.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Monitor: Acer G257HU smidpx 25.0" 2560x1440 60Hz Monitor ($233.99 @ Jet)
Total: $1231.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-06 09:55 EST-0500