I have to make 2 parts list for a computer that can run/handle both CAD and Solid Works professional software packages. Would you recommend something different or stay with this? The "budget" is 1500.
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/f9x3hM
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/f9x3hM/by_merchant/
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($289.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($71.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($150.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($309.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 700W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0 DVD/CD Writer ($13.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($87.95 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer K242HQKbmjdp 60Hz 23.6" Monitor ($349.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1480.64
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-21 10:43 EST-0500
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bnkMLk
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bnkMLk/by_merchant/
CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($399.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i GTX 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($104.20 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($154.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Value Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($150.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($309.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($87.95 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1479.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-21 10:49 EST-0500