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1. Budget & Location
I live in Alberta, Canada. My budget is $1400 CAD With a monitor. So include a monitor

2. Aim
pretty much all the new games AC unity, DOTA 2, CSGO whilst streaming, recording and rendering.

3. Monitors
I will use 1 monitor try to keep it under $150 or something the lower the better

4. Peripherals
No OS and key bored or mouse just the monitor is what I need

5. Why are you upgrading?
Because my laptop broke.
 
Keep in mind I will buy my stuff from Memory Express and they have a price match.
 
Also if you can make the case http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/fractal-design-case-fdcadefr4blw It would be good.
 
 
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CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($248.98 @ DirectCanada) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 240M 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($88.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($139.95 @ Vuugo) 

Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($79.99 @ Canada Computers) 


Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($57.89 @ DirectCanada) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($379.99 @ NCIX) 

Case: Cooler Master N600 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.50 @ Vuugo) 


Optical Drive: LG UH12NS30 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer  ($44.99 @ Canada Computers) 

Monitor: AOC i2267Fw 60Hz 22.0" Monitor  ($129.99 @ Canada Computers) 

Case Fan: LEPA Vortex 12 PWM 63.9 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($0.99 @ NCIX) 

Case Fan: LEPA Vortex 12 PWM 63.9 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($0.99 @ NCIX) 

Case Fan: LEPA Vortex 12 PWM 63.9 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($0.99 @ NCIX) 

Total: $1386.53

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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If you're serious about the streaming and rendering I would recommend this:


 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($358.89 @ DirectCanada) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 240M 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($88.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($139.95 @ Vuugo) 

Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($79.99 @ Canada Computers) 

Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($79.99 @ Canada Computers) 


Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($57.89 @ DirectCanada) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($379.99 @ NCIX) 

Case: Cooler Master N600 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.50 @ Vuugo) 


Optical Drive: LG UH12NS30 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer  ($44.99 @ Canada Computers) 

Monitor: AOC i2267Fw 60Hz 22.0" Monitor  ($129.99 @ Canada Computers) 

Case Fan: LEPA Vortex 12 PWM 63.9 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($0.99 @ NCIX) 

Case Fan: LEPA Vortex 12 PWM 63.9 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($0.99 @ NCIX) 

Case Fan: LEPA Vortex 12 PWM 63.9 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($0.99 @ NCIX) 

Total: $1576.43

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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There you go, I inclueded the case you wanted:

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($248.98 @ DirectCanada) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H105 73.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($98.98 @ DirectCanada) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($149.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($80.79 @ DirectCanada) 
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($115.98 @ DirectCanada) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($84.89 @ DirectCanada) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card  ($396.95 @ Vuugo) 
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($62.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($159.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Total: $1494.52
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Edit: I forgot to include the monitor, but now it is in the part list :D
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CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($358.89 @ DirectCanada) 


Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($139.95 @ Vuugo) 

Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($89.99 @ Memory Express) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($57.89 @ DirectCanada) 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($428.95 @ Vuugo) 



Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor  ($169.25 @ Vuugo) 

Total: $1487.97

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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And add an SSD and 8 more gigs of RAM later

RIG: I7-4790k @ 4.5GHz | MSI Z97S SLI Plus | 12GB Geil Dragon RAM 1333MHz | Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 970 (1550MHz core/7800MHz memory) @ +18mV(Maxed out at 1650/7800 so far) | Corsair RM750 | Samsung 840 EVO 120GB, 1TB Seagate Barracuda | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Closed) | Sound Blaster Z                                                                                                                        Getting: Noctua NH-D15 | Possible 250GB Samsung 850 Evo                                                                                        Need a console killer that actually shits on every console? Here you go (No MIR/Promo)

This is why you should not get an FX CPU for ANY scenario other than rendering on a budget http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/286142-fx-8350-r9-290-psu-requirements/?p=3892901 | http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/266481-an-issue-with-people-bashing-the-fx-cpus/?p=3620861

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($358.89 @ DirectCanada)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.07 @ DirectCanada)

Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($168.79 @ DirectCanada)

Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($159.98 @ NCIX)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ DirectCanada)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($289.98 @ Newegg Canada)

Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($94.99 @ Memory Express)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX)

Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($159.99 @ Canada Computers)

Total: $1400.66

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-26 15:18 EDT-0400

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($358.89 @ DirectCanada)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.07 @ DirectCanada)

Motherboard: MSI Z97-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.98 @ Newegg Canada)

Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($159.98 @ NCIX)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ DirectCanada)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card ($379.99 @ NCIX)

Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($94.99 @ Memory Express)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX)

Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($159.99 @ Canada Computers)

Total: $1471.86

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($248.98 @ DirectCanada) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 240M 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($88.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($139.95 @ Vuugo) 
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($79.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($57.89 @ DirectCanada) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($379.99 @ NCIX) 
Case: Cooler Master N600 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.50 @ Vuugo) 
Optical Drive: LG UH12NS30 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer  ($44.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Monitor: AOC i2267Fw 60Hz 22.0" Monitor  ($129.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Case Fan: LEPA Vortex 12 PWM 63.9 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($0.99 @ NCIX) 
Case Fan: LEPA Vortex 12 PWM 63.9 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($0.99 @ NCIX) 
Case Fan: LEPA Vortex 12 PWM 63.9 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($0.99 @ NCIX) 
Total: $1386.53
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Is it possible to add a i7

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Is it possible to add a i7

I did, but the budget went up as a result. If you want an i7, I can make alterations to bring the cost down, or keep it the same and you can take a shot for $1576, your choice.

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($358.89 @ DirectCanada) 
CPU Cooler: Deepcool GAMMAXX 300 55.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($19.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($139.95 @ Vuugo) 
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($79.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($79.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($57.89 @ DirectCanada) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($379.99 @ NCIX) 
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ NCIX) 
Optical Drive: LG UH12NS30 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer  ($44.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Monitor: AOC i2267Fw 60Hz 22.0" Monitor  ($129.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Case Fan: LEPA Vortex 12 PWM 63.9 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($0.99 @ NCIX) 
Case Fan: LEPA Vortex 12 PWM 63.9 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($0.99 @ NCIX) 
Case Fan: LEPA Vortex 12 PWM 63.9 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($0.99 @ NCIX) 
Total: $1497.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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$1500 is the best I can do without sacrificing future SLI. You'll want the 16gb of RAM, and the i7 for serious streaming/rendering things. But I assume you'll also like the option for SLI in the future. The SSD and HDD is as low as I'd go so no savings to be made there.
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Keep in mind I will buy my stuff from Memory Express and they have a price match.

 
Also if you can make the case http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/fractal-design-case-fdcadefr4blw It would be good.

 
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($358.89 @ DirectCanada) 
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($99.95 @ Vuugo) 
Memory: Team Elite Plus 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($154.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Video Card: HIS Radeon R9 290 4GB IceQ X² Video Card  ($299.99 @ Memory Express) 
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($109.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Monitor: LG 22MP55HQ-P 60Hz 22.0" Monitor  ($129.95 @ DirectCanada) 
Total: $1406.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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From all your guy's help I have come up with this. I have a question about it will the Cooler Master CPU cooler do enough? Do I need a better cooler or not? if it gets too hot can I change coolers? Here is the build: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant


 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($248.98 @ DirectCanada) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($33.07 @ DirectCanada) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($168.79 @ DirectCanada) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($80.79 @ DirectCanada) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($78.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($57.89 @ DirectCanada) 

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card  ($407.95 @ Vuugo) 


Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($109.99 @ Canada Computers) 

Monitor: AOC i2267Fw 60Hz 22.0" Monitor  ($129.99 @ Canada Computers) 

Total: $1411.42

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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From all your guy's help I have come up with this. I have a question about it will the Cooler Master CPU cooler do enough? Do I need a better cooler or not? if it gets too hot can I change coolers? 

 

Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($168.79 @ DirectCanada) 
 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($80.79 @ DirectCanada) 
 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card  ($407.95 @ Vuugo) 

 

Nah, the Hyper 212 EVO is perfectly fine for cooling a 4790K. However in your build I'd drop to a cheaper Z97 motherboard and get an R9 290 instead of a 970 and put the money you save towards 16GB of RAM. It will help more then a faster GPU when doing lots of things at the same time like gaming, streaming, and rendering.

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From all your guy's help I have come up with this. I have a question about it will the Cooler Master CPU cooler do enough? Do I need a better cooler or not? if it gets too hot can I change coolers? Here is the build: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($248.98 @ DirectCanada)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.07 @ DirectCanada)

Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($168.79 @ DirectCanada)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($80.79 @ DirectCanada)

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($78.98 @ DirectCanada)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.89 @ DirectCanada)

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($407.95 @ Vuugo)

Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($94.99 @ Memory Express)

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ Canada Computers)

Monitor: AOC i2267Fw 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Canada Computers)

Total: $1411.42

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-26 15:41 EDT-0400

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($358.89 @ DirectCanada)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.07 @ DirectCanada)

Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($168.79 @ DirectCanada)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($80.79 @ DirectCanada)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ DirectCanada)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($389.99 @ Amazon Canada)

Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($94.99 @ Memory Express)

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ Canada Computers)

Monitor: AOC i2267Fw 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Canada Computers)

Total: $1421.48

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-26 16:02 EDT-0400

The hyper 212 evo is a very good cooler for its price. I do reccomend eventually getting 16gb of ram before a SSD.

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Just a few dollars over budget  ... but got the R4 case the i7 and good Asus mobo and 16GB ram , 1080p monitor , SSD , 1TB HDD , GTX 970 GPU

 
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($358.89 @ DirectCanada) 
Motherboard: Asus Z97-P ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($129.95 @ Vuugo) 
Storage: A-Data XPG SX900 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($77.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($379.99 @ NCIX) 
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ NCIX) 
Monitor: AOC E2260SWDN 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($109.88 @ Canada Computers) 
Total: $1439.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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I updated the build: [PCPartPicker part list](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/PYzQLk) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/PYzQLk/by_merchant/)

 
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i74790k) | $358.89 @ DirectCanada 
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2) | $33.07 @ DirectCanada 
**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz97xgaming5) | $154.99 @ NCIX 
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl9d8gbxl) | $80.79 @ DirectCanada 
**Storage** | [sandisk Solid State Drive 64GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/sandisk-internal-hard-drive-sdssdp064gg25) | $52.00 @ Vuugo 
**Storage** | [seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003) | $57.89 @ DirectCanada 
**Video Card** | [Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-strixgtx970dc2oc4gd5) | $396.95 @ Vuugo 
**Case** | [Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/fractal-design-case-fdcadefr4blw) | $94.99 @ Memory Express 
**Power Supply** | [EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220g20750xr) | $109.99 @ Canada Computers 
**Monitor** | [AOC i2267Fw 60Hz 22.0" Monitor](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/aoc-monitor-i2267fw) | $129.99 @ Canada Computers 
 | | **Total**
 | Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $1469.55
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Since at Memory Express if you do a price match they will lower it 10% lower.
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From all your guy's help I have come up with this. I have a question about it will the Cooler Master CPU cooler do enough? Do I need a better cooler or not? if it gets too hot can I change coolers? Here is the build: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($248.98 @ DirectCanada) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($33.07 @ DirectCanada) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($168.79 @ DirectCanada) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($80.79 @ DirectCanada) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($78.98 @ DirectCanada) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($57.89 @ DirectCanada) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card  ($407.95 @ Vuugo) 
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($109.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Monitor: AOC i2267Fw 60Hz 22.0" Monitor  ($129.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Total: $1411.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-26 15:41 EDT-0400

 

The i5 will not be good for editing or rendering or live streaming ... and the CM EVO 212 will do a good job of cooling unless you get crazy with the OCs

And if you can't get the GTX 970 get an R9 290x

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