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Then again, that was my opinion.

Then again, that was my opinion.

Alright I see what you mean I didn't think about aging at all but I changed my psu to go what you recommended, thanks!

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/YnpRhM This is what i've built for myself, i think i might just save up for a few weeks and i might be able to make it happen.

I'll also be editing with Adobe programs since I'm an Adobe Certified Associate

I'll also be editing with Adobe programs since I'm an Adobe Certified Associate

I mostly plan on playing shooters like cod, far cry, Arma.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ysCqXL Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ysCqXL/by_merchant/ CPU: AMD FX-9590 4.7GHz 8-Core Processor ($299.98 @ NCIX US) CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($159.35 @ NCIX US) Motherboard: MSI 990FXA-GD80V2 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($159.98 @ Newegg) Memory: G.Skill Trident X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-3200 Memory Memory: G.Skill Trident X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-3200 Memory Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.89 @ OutletPC) Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB K|NGP|N ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($806.66 @ Newegg) Case: Thermaltake Commander MS-I Epic Edition (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Micro Center) Power Supply: Silverstone Strider 600W 80+ Silver Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($112.03 @ Amazon) Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ Newegg) Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Professional (32/64-bit) ($159.88 @ OutletPC) Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($36.76 @ OutletPC) Monitor: Acer G276HLGbd 60Hz 27.0" Monitor ($179.99 @ Amazon) Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($127.99 @ Best Buy) Mouse: GAMDIAS ZEUS Wired Laser Mouse ($89.51 @ Amazon) Headphones: Astro A50 - Black 7.1 Channel Headset ($254.96 @ Amazon) Total: $2494.95 I have a $1300 budget but this is what my friend came up with for me.

If you were to buy a gaming headset or just something to listen with in general the http://tinyurl.com/LogitechOverTheEarwould be nice to use, it's what I've got and they've lasted for a couple of years. I don't use speakers so I can't help you with that, sorry!

IMO, cube cases are pretty much pointless. You might as well just buy a Micro-ATX Tower. But I like the idea of saving space! If i were into cube cases, I would be a fan of the Thermaltake Core V1 Extreme Mini ITX Cube Chassis.