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So I'm planning to built my own computer in the near future when ever I accumulate enough money. In the mean time, I want to see what you guys think of my plan and some changes to make.

 

1. Budget & Location

I live in Southern California (9% tax) and was thinking of a budget been $2000~$2600 USD.(budget change from $3000) Probably lower if possible.

 

2. Aim

I'm not really much of a hardcore gamer. The only games I play atm: Aion, Starcraft II, League of Legends and Final Fantasy XIV.

I also do a moderate amount of photo editing and some video editing. Programs I current use: Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects.

 

3. Monitors

I current plan to use 1 monitor but maybe will go with 2 in the future future. Will definitely run at least 1080p.

 

4. Peripherals

As for peripherals, I have a decent mouse and speakers so I won't be needing that. Will be need a monitor, keyboard and OS though.

 

5. Why are you upgrading?

I'm upgrading because my current laptop broke to the point that I can't fix it and it would be better just to get a new computer.

 

 

Here is my current build list:

 
CPU:  Intel Core i7-3930K 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($563.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler:  Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($89.99 @ NCIX US) 
Motherboard:  Asus X79 DELUXE ATX LGA2011 Motherboard  ($345.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory:  Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($162.84 @ NCIX US) 
Storage:  Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($122.99 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 760 4GB Video Card  ($309.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($23.99 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($23.99 @ Newegg) 
Optical Drive:  Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer  ($52.00 @ Newegg) 
Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8 Professional (OEM) (64-bit)  ($129.98 @ Outlet PC) 
Monitor:  LG 23EA63V-P 23.0" Monitor  ($239.99 @ Best Buy) 
Keyboard:  Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($129.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $2569.66
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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I really want it to stay as an Intel computer if that helps.
 
 
Also,  for a lower cost, would I be able to meet my needs with the i7 4770k?

 
CPU:  Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($305.18 @ Microcenter) 
CPU Cooler:  Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($106.00 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard:  Asus Z87-DELUXE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($279.98 @ Outlet PC) 
Memory:  Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($177.49 @ NCIX US) 
Storage:  Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($224.99 @ Adorama) 
Video Card:  Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card  ($344.02 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($26.14 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($26.14 @ Newegg) 
Optical Drive:  Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer  ($59.98 @ Outlet PC) 
Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($94.98 @ Outlet PC) 
Monitor:  Asus VS24AH-P 24.0" Monitor  ($250.68 @ Amazon) 
Total: $2367.83
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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A single 760 is a waste on this high of a budget.

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Your thoughts here http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/67178-your-top-three/

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4930k instead of 3930k
Just get Windows 8 64 bit and upgrade to 8.1, no need for professional
PUT A 780 IN THERE DAMMIT
Get a Corsair RM750 instead of the seasonic 760w
 

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CPU:  Intel Core i7-4930K 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor  ($559.99 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler:  Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($89.99 @ NCIX US) 

Motherboard:  Asus P9X79 LE ATX LGA2011 Motherboard  ($224.99 @ Amazon) 

Memory:  Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($162.84 @ NCIX US) 

Storage:  Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($212.99 @ NCIX US) 


Video Card:  Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card  ($299.99 @ NCIX US) 


Case Fan:  Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($23.99 @ Newegg) 

Case Fan:  Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($23.99 @ Newegg) 


Optical Drive:  Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer  ($71.99 @ Amazon) 

Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8 Professional (OEM) (64-bit)  ($129.98 @ Outlet PC) 

Monitor:  LG 23EA63V-P 23.0" Monitor  ($239.99 @ Best Buy) 

Keyboard:  Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($129.99 @ NCIX US) 

Other: Corsair RM Series 750 Watt ATX/EPS 80PLUS Gold-Certified Power Supply - CP-9020055-NA RM750 ($129.99)

Total: $2674.66

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

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Replace 7970 with R9 280x if you can wait

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CPU:  Intel Core i7-4930K 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor  ($559.99 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler:  Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($89.99 @ NCIX US) 
Motherboard:  Asus P9X79 LE ATX LGA2011 Motherboard  ($224.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory:  Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($162.84 @ NCIX US) 
Storage:  Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($212.99 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card:  Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card  ($299.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($23.99 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($23.99 @ Newegg) 
Optical Drive:  Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer  ($71.99 @ Amazon) 
Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8 Professional (OEM) (64-bit)  ($129.98 @ Outlet PC) 
Monitor:  LG 23EA63V-P 23.0" Monitor  ($239.99 @ Best Buy) 
Keyboard:  Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($129.99 @ NCIX US) 
Other: Corsair RM Series 750 Watt ATX/EPS 80PLUS Gold-Certified Power Supply - CP-9020055-NA RM750 ($129.99)
Total: $2674.66
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-07 21:51 EDT-0400)
Replace 7970 with R9 280x if you can wait

 

This is a better build the AMD graphics will assist in the acceleration of the adobe programs that you use. You could downsize the graphics as those games you play aren't very graphically intensive.

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Okay, taking current feedback into considerations, this is what I got so far

 

 
CPU:  Intel Core i7-4930K 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor  ($559.99 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler:  Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($89.99 @ NCIX US) 
Motherboard:  Asus X79 DELUXE ATX LGA2011 Motherboard  ($345.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory:  Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($162.84 @ NCIX US) 
Storage:  Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($212.99 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card:  Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card  ($299.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($23.99 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan:  Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($23.99 @ Newegg) 
Optical Drive:  Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer  ($52.00 @ Newegg) 
Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($94.98 @ Outlet PC) 
Monitor:  LG 23EA63V-P 23.0" Monitor  ($239.99 @ Best Buy) 
Keyboard:  Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($129.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $2562.68
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-07 22:11 EDT-0400)
 
GPU and PSU changed. SSD replaced with a bigger size. Windows 8 instead of Pro.
I kind of like the x79 deluxe motherboard with the bluetooth 4.0, gold color scheme and wifi :P
might go with the R9 280x..
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Okay, taking current feedback into considerations, this is what I got so far

What kind of content are you editing? What version of After Effects are you using?

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You mentioned moderate video editing and photo work. What kind of content do you work on?

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You mentioned moderate video editing and photo work. What kind of content do you work on?

HD video editing/making (1080p) and photo correction and fixing.

 

Will I be able do this with a i7 4770k build? posted the parts list on my first post

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HD video editing/making (1080p) and photo correction and fixing.

 

Will I be able do this with a i7 4770k build? posted the parts list on my first post

Are you doing this work professionally?

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Are you doing this work professionally?

well if he is doing much editing. read OP's post and he said that he mostly is editing so he would need a I7 CPU and not a i5

 

if he is doing so much editing then he even could move to 4930k but only if he have money and its necesarry

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Case: Phanteks Enthoo Luxe - CPU: I7 5820k @4.4 ghz 1.225vcore - GPU: 2x Asus GTX 970 Strix edition - Mainboard: Asus X99-S - RAM: HyperX predator 4x4 2133 mhz - HDD: Seagate barracuda 2 TB 7200 rpm - SSD: Samsung 850 EVO 500 GB SSD - PSU: Corsair HX1000i - Case fans: 3x Noctua PPC 140mm - Radiator fans: 3x Noctua PPC 120 mm - CPU cooler: Fractal design Kelvin S36 together with Noctua PPCs - Keyboard: Corsair K70 RGB Cherry gaming keyboard - mouse: Steelseries sensei raw - Headset: Kingston HyperX Cloud - Build Log

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well if he is doing much editing. read OP's post and he said that he mostly is editing so he would need a I7 CPU and not a i5

 

if he is doing so much editing then he even could move to 4930k but only if he have money and its necesarry

If he's just doing amateur work, he doesn't need to spend that much.

Just because someone is editing footage doesn't mean they need an i7. Editing home videos does not automatically warrant an i7.

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photo editing is a side job. video editing is just a hobby/passion

In that case, my recommendations are: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1OOjF

Crossfire ready. No need to spend so much. 

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In that case, my recommendations are: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1OOjF

Crossfire ready. No need to spend so much. 

fine.

 

 

photo editing is a side job. video editing is just a hobby/passion

 

what do u mean?

 

do you edit to youtube videos? editing cool 3D photos? 3D rendering or what;D?

[spoiler= Dream machine (There is also a buildlog)]

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Luxe - CPU: I7 5820k @4.4 ghz 1.225vcore - GPU: 2x Asus GTX 970 Strix edition - Mainboard: Asus X99-S - RAM: HyperX predator 4x4 2133 mhz - HDD: Seagate barracuda 2 TB 7200 rpm - SSD: Samsung 850 EVO 500 GB SSD - PSU: Corsair HX1000i - Case fans: 3x Noctua PPC 140mm - Radiator fans: 3x Noctua PPC 120 mm - CPU cooler: Fractal design Kelvin S36 together with Noctua PPCs - Keyboard: Corsair K70 RGB Cherry gaming keyboard - mouse: Steelseries sensei raw - Headset: Kingston HyperX Cloud - Build Log

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i guess you could say youtube/vimeo video. short films and timelapse would probably sum it up better :D

 

well if you doing it in very good quality and its kinda hard work then i would recommend a i7 4770k to get the rendering time much faster and the 8 threads will help alot.

 

saw you have a budget on 2700 USD here is a 4930k build which i would recommend too if u want to. much more power but still in budget:

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1OP2p

 

i did not put any casefans put ur own fans u want:) u will need a Bios update before installing windows if u dont know how to do watch some utube vids its easy:D

[spoiler= Dream machine (There is also a buildlog)]

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Luxe - CPU: I7 5820k @4.4 ghz 1.225vcore - GPU: 2x Asus GTX 970 Strix edition - Mainboard: Asus X99-S - RAM: HyperX predator 4x4 2133 mhz - HDD: Seagate barracuda 2 TB 7200 rpm - SSD: Samsung 850 EVO 500 GB SSD - PSU: Corsair HX1000i - Case fans: 3x Noctua PPC 140mm - Radiator fans: 3x Noctua PPC 120 mm - CPU cooler: Fractal design Kelvin S36 together with Noctua PPCs - Keyboard: Corsair K70 RGB Cherry gaming keyboard - mouse: Steelseries sensei raw - Headset: Kingston HyperX Cloud - Build Log

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notice that this doesn't include rams but this looks pretty good

Sorry, accidentally left that out. Add this: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/patriot-memory-pv316g160c9qk

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