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Heh Guys, You have been a great help! Many Thanks!! And Litargirio, where did you get my Mom's picture?

Thanks for the super fast replies!! No rendering will be done. The overkill is relating to the CPU obviously (I think), the Samsung SSDs I think we all agree will give big speed advantages even in every day computing and that is the goal, programs, OS all loads a lot faster. Would anyone dare a suggestion as to what processor I should look at with the other hardware? Even amongst the I3s and I5s there are Ss and Ts and Ks and different clock speeds and so on and on and on.... I would like some overkill on the system but how much is too much?

Hi Members, I am looking to set up a new desktop computer (which I do every 5 or so years) and it just seems to get harder each time to find your way through the jungle of information out there. That being said, Thanks to Linus, youtube and this forum, I have managed to claw my way through much of it but am still left with some fairly important questions and would appreciate your input. There is oodles of information out there for gaming computers but I have not been very successful in finding much useful information for setting up computers for less demanding environments. Bear in mind I am one of those people with dangerous half knowledge so please bear with me. Any statements I make in here, add an invisible I THINK to the end. The objective: 1. A FAST computer that will be reliable and not need upgrades or other work done to it for a few ears to come. 2. Good data security so as not to loose it all in a computer or HDD crash 3. As worry free as possible The system usage: 1. Primarily word processing 2. Emails 3. Web based programs (for real estate office environment) 4. Maybe some occasional photoshop or Illustrator 5. uploading of pictures from camera to PC, sorting and renaming them. What I think I would like: 1. MoBo: Gigabyte GA-Z97-D3H (seems to do all I need with room to spare) 2. CPU: Intel 4790K 3. SSD: 2 mirrored Samsung 850 EVO 4. PSU: Cooler Master V550 (According to Cooler Master Power Calculator, the recommended minimum for this setup is 267W) 5. Casing: Phanteks Enthoo Pro Full Tower 6. RAM Kit: Corsair Vengence 2X4GB 7. Onboard graphics should do just fine (I think) My Biggest Question: 1. How much CPU is enough... ie, I want some overkill but I dont need a formula 1 racer on a go kart circuit and if non of the parts can keep up with teh CPU, not much point. I have done quite a bit of reading and gotten to the point where I am thinking that for $40 I can get the best 4th gen I7 why wouldnt I....? Other Questions: 1. What is your general concensus about this setup? 2. Are things fairly balanced (am I likely to bottleneck somewhere) 3. Please add any comments and suggestions you might have . Thanks a lot community!!! And Linus, If you are reading this, If there is a way you could make an "As Fast As Possible" episode on deciding which CPU to buy for various setups or some guidelines in helping make that choice, that would be great. I saw (and liked) probably over a dozend episodes and you explained I3 vs I5 vs I7 and and Intel Buyers Guide and several other things but it didnt bring me closer to knowing what I would NEED as a minimum/good for an office environment setup ie how much is enough.