Budget Editing/Gaming Build

[Davidharris941]

I need a new PC to edit with because my laptop just isn't that good but I'm on a tight budget and I'm not very good with GPU's. I don't know which ones are good. I play League of Legends mostly so that's really all I need it for. I've put a parts list together but change parts to make it as cheap but good as possible. http://pcpartpicker.com/user/davidharris941/saved/wv3j4D

[Lotus]

The link doesnt seem to work. What is your budget, where are you located, and do you need os/peripherals?

[lookius]

Maybe you would be best to type your components here as link seems to be broken.

[stconquest]

Where do you live, and what is your budget?

 

...and what are you editing?

[Ex14]

helping OP post his link http://pcpartpicker.com/user/davidharris941/saved/gDqV3C

Overall I like your parts, I think it's pretty good.

[Imakuni]

A few suggestions:

1. You don't need a CPU cooler. You are getting a locked processor that can't OC; this means Intel's stock cooler will handle it just fine. Spend those 50 bucks into something else..
2. I've heard that the v300 ssd is bad. I don't know, but I've heard it's the worse SSD you can get.
3. I don't trust that PSU. I'm sorry. It might be a very good one, but I me myself don't trust it. Besides, you can get this one instead: higher wattage, better certification (80+ Bronze) and costs less. How's that not a better deal?

Last, I could advise getting an AMD card. You said you do video editing: it may, or may not make use of CUDA, depending on the programs you use. Still, you can get a 280 for cheaper, or go ballz to the wallz with a 219$ R9 290 (after mail in rebate). You'd just need to change your PSU to a 500W ones, but EVGA has one Bronze 500w for 41,99$, so that's not an issue.

[brob]

A same speed & timings 1x8GB memory kit is not the same as a 2x4GB kit. Go with Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory to take advantage of dual channel memory performance and slightly lower cost.

 

There really isn't a need for an after market cpu cooler. But if you do want one, I would suggest something like the Hyper 212 EVO or Noctua NH-U12. Both are excellent and will run quieter than the H60 at similar loads.

 

The Barracuda ES only has 32MB cache. Spend a bit more and get the Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive. The larger cache does make a performance difference.

 

You may want to consider a less expensive case. Fractal Design FD-CA-CORE-3500-BL-W, or Corsair 230T Windowed-BLUE perhaps.

 

If the budget allows I would suggest getting a modular psu. You might also consider a larger ssd.

[stconquest]

He might want that 2x 8GB of RAM config. for a later date:

 

I hate rebates =/

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($242.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($71.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Team Elite Plus 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ ARC 100 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda ES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Diamond Radeon R9 290 4GB Video Card  ($259.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($112.75 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($17.75 @ OutletPC)
Total: $978.41
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-03 16:24 EST-0500

[Lotus]

Assuming this is a sub $1k build, then this would be my recommendation:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($242.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($83.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($62.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($101.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 750W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $950.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-03 16:28 EST-0500