Wondering about a first build.

[Nuwahndah]

So I was wondering how good this build is for general gaming (such as BF4, and such), for some medium load photoshopping and video editing, thanks in advance.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/YMnZt6

[alexhelvetica]

That PSU isn't the best, I'd get an EVGA G2 instead since it costs the same and is much better,

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220g20650y1

[Amazingasian]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($253.99 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($34.50 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-UD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($124.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($74.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($84.89 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($65.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 390X 8GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($379.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair 100R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($47.99 @ Micro Center) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($64.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Monitor: LG 25UM56-P 60Hz 25.0" Monitor  ($187.58 @ Newegg) 
Keyboard: Logitech G710 Plus Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse  ($49.99 @ Best Buy) 
Total: $1459.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-07 22:43 EST-0500

[shadowbyte]

if you edit loads of videos and need to take advantage of cuda, stay with the 970

if you don't, get a 390

[Benergy]

5 minutes ago, Nuwahndah said:

So I was wondering how good this build is for general gaming (such as BF4, and such), for some medium load photoshopping and video editing, thanks in advance.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/YMnZt6

All pretty good. Might as well get a H60 for an extra $5

[WillisaurasRex]

That build should do pretty much anything you need it to. I prefer corsair PSUs myself but meh.

[Savir]

I would get 2x8gb kit of ram for upgradability and a better power supply.

[Nuwahndah]

2 minutes ago, shadowbyte said:

if you edit loads of videos and need to take advantage of cuda, stay with the 970

if you don't, get a 390

It's not Loads of videos, but a fair bit of them, i know the slight discrepancy of the 3.5 GB 970, but as far as i've seen it's not a huge issue, i was really looking to a 390, but Team Green beat me slightly over Red

[Nuwahndah]

1 minute ago, Savir said:

I would get 2x8gb kit of ram for upgradability and a better power supply.

I was thinking of that, but 16 is already enough for what I do, so maybe waaaay down the line, or in a year

[Nuwahndah]

3 minutes ago, WillisaurasRex said:

That build should do pretty much anything you need it to. I prefer corsair PSUs myself but meh.

https://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cs650m

is this a decent one, in your eyes?

[Nuwahndah]

Also, is an 80+ GOLD PSU really that necessary, or could i opt for a " better" 80+ Bronze?

[Savir]

3 minutes ago, Nuwahndah said:

Also, is an 80+ GOLD PSU really that necessary, or could i opt for a " better" 80+ Bronze?

There is no better Bronze. If your budget cannot allow it Bronze is "OK", but pretty much any 80+Gold will be better in quality and reliability. 

[Nuwahndah]

2 minutes ago, Savir said:

There is no better Bronze. If your budget cannot allow it Bronze is "OK", but pretty much any 80+Gold will be better in quality and reliability. 

Alright, so Gold it is.

[Savir]

6 minutes ago, Nuwahndah said:

https://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cs650m

is this a decent one, in your eyes?

I wound't recommend corsair at that price range. EVGA, SeaSonic, and Silverstone have better options. You can check out Johnyguru for power supply advice and reviews 

[Nuwahndah]

Also, wondering, is the new series of Nvidia's coming out in April 2016 or 17?

[Savir]

10 hours ago, Nuwahndah said:

Also, wondering, is the new series of Nvidia's coming out in April 2016 or 17?

It's launching in 2016

 

http://wccftech.com/nvidia-pascal-gpu-gtc-2015/