2nd Gaming Desktop Micro ATX

[MoistToast]

Hey guys,

I recently found out about Linus's forums and came here to refer to you guys about any tips on an upcoming build. My budget is around $1200 USD and is adjustable. I currently run one monitor @ 1080p and am thinking about to move to a 3 monitor setup @ 1080p if the build can support it. I primarily game and try to go for ultra if not at least very high settings and sometimes will use editing software such as adobe after effects or Cinema 4D. I also plan to overclock this computer as well. Are there any suggestions to this build? Thanks!

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/pFtxD3
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/pFtxD3/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($221.98 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i GTX 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($107.99 @ Best Buy) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($120.91 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($64.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($45.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($337.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: BitFenix Prodigy M Midnight Black MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($92.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: XFX XTR 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($29.89 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $1101.62
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-30 22:14 EDT-0400

 

[glitchmaster0001]

you can go skylake and still be simarly priced to a haswell build it makes no sense going with haswell now 

[HPWebcamAble]

That list looks pretty good, though you can squeeze an i7 in for a better performance in editing

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($321.98 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.49 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($123.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Team Dark 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($52.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($71.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card  ($315.00 @ Newegg) 
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($86.86 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1164.28
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-30 22:24 EDT-0400

[Streetguru]

11 minutes ago, dhdeanha said:

 

Paying extra for overclocking really isn't going to be worth it for 60hz gaming

 

a 390 is faster than a 970 overall, and looks to better support DX12, in addition to saving you money on a free-sync display vs G-sync display.

 

Also you aren't going to want an XFX XT PSU

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/BF8FFT
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/BF8FFT/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($319.99 @ B&H)
Motherboard: MSI B150M Pro-VD Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($64.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($56.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($64.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.75 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 390 8GB Nitro Video Card  ($309.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $973.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-30 22:30 EDT-0400

[MoistToast]

4 minutes ago, Streetguru said:

Paying extra for overclocking really isn't going to be worth it for 60hz gaming

 

a 390 is faster than a 970 overall, and looks to better support DX12, in addition to saving you money on a free-sync display vs G-sync display.

 

Also you aren't going to want an XFX XT PSU

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/BF8FFT
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/BF8FFT/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($319.99 @ B&H)
Motherboard: MSI B150M Pro-VD Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($64.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($56.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($64.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.75 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 390 8GB Nitro Video Card  ($309.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $973.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-30 22:30 EDT-0400

Yeah but I heard that editing is a lot easier using Nvidia cards due to CUDA

Also should I get 6700K or I should stay away from overclocking (fairly new at the tech scene)

[Streetguru]

3 minutes ago, dhdeanha said:

Yeah but I heard that editing is a lot easier using Nvidia cards due to CUDA

Adobe utilizes Open CL as well, and it doesn't seem like editing is your primary focus, otherwise you'd want to go X99 with like a mid range GPU.

 

[MoistToast]

Did some minor adjustments

Here is the new build

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mhkvzy
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mhkvzy/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($348.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i GTX 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($107.99 @ Best Buy) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170MX-Gaming 5 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($139.99 @ Micro Center) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($56.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($45.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($337.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: BitFenix Prodigy M Midnight Black MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($92.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.98 @ Mac Mall) 
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($29.89 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $1240.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-30 22:45 EDT-0400