Editing/Gaming PC (Planning)

[indieclique]

Budget/Location

My budget is ideally 1000 dollars, MAX 1100. I'm currently in the USA, Colorado.

 

Aim

My aim for this PC is going to be for heavy video editing, and medium gaming. I want to have the option to get into heavy gaming, but for right now my I would probably be mostly into things like G-Mod, GTA V, or things like that. I am going to be doing a lot of video editing, though, so that's my primary focus.

 

Monitors

I am going to have only one monitor. I don't have much use for multiple monitors, but I think I might look into 2 later on. My budget is going to focus on the PC, and one monitor.

 

Peripherals 

I already have a mouse and keyboard and speakers. I don't need anything more.

 

However, I do not have Windows OS. I plan on getting a $30 key from Kinguin. 

 

Reason for Upgrading

I've been running on a 500$ AMD laptop from Acer for the past six years.

 

I have a parts list running at the moment, but I need some help on compatibilities and such.

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/khYkbj
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/khYkbj/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($349.75 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: MSI Z170A KRAIT GAMING 3X ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($122.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($46.99 @ Jet) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.66 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: MSI Radeon RX 470 8GB Gaming X Video Card  ($189.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($74.99 @ Jet) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit  ($30.00) 
Monitor: Asus VP228H 21.5" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor  ($109.00 @ Best Buy) 
Total: $1070.35
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-16 15:28 EST-0500

 

This is just a rough list at the moment. I'm not sure if I should settle for a skylake  processor at the moment, but I think kaby lake has significant enough improvements in cinebench and stuff to stick with it. Also, I'm not sure how overclocking even works, and if it's worth it. 

 

So so that's basically it, just need some help improving it.

[IHirs]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E5-2670 2.6GHz 8-Core Processor  ($185.40 @ Newegg Marketplace) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($27.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Asus PRIME B250M-K Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Mushkin Silverline 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($166.97 @ Jet) 
Storage: PNY CS1311 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($64.99 @ Jet) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.60 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Windforce OC Video Card  ($369.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($64.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($78.89 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $1087.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-16 15:41 EST-0500

[indieclique]

2 minutes ago, wrathoftheturkey said:

Better cooler, maybe a C7?

 

you're definitely going to want more RAM for editing

 

Don't get this, spend the extra on a G2 or just drop down to a 550W G2, still more than enough.

 

Maybe a bigger monitor? Idk 21.5 just feels really small, especially for editing.

 

Oh yeah, and

FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE GET AN SSD

Haha, I was thinking of getting a 120gb SSD for the OS. Seems like enough for me, but I'd like your input.

 

Honestly, I'm uneducated about PSU's, how come I shouldn't get this one?

 

Ill definitely look into more RAM, and also, what's wrong with the cooler?

[indieclique]

7 minutes ago, IHirs said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E5-2670 2.6GHz 8-Core Processor  ($185.40 @ Newegg Marketplace) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($27.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Asus PRIME B250M-K Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Mushkin Silverline 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($166.97 @ Jet) 
Storage: PNY CS1311 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($64.99 @ Jet) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.60 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Windforce OC Video Card  ($369.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($64.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($78.89 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $1087.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-16 15:41 EST-0500

Sorry, I'm definitely going with AMD for GPU. Also, you didn't include monitor or OS cost. 

[IHirs]

Just now, indieclique said:

Sorry, I'm definitely going with AMD for GPU. Also, you didn't include monitor or OS cost. 

yeah im redoing it rn

[indieclique]

1 minute ago, wrathoftheturkey said:

? A 1070 dominates a 470. Don't let brands get in the way, silicon is silicon.

It's not about brands, with updated drivers an rx470 8gb performs very well, especially for the games I'll be playing. Also, the 1070 is almost double the price.

[IHirs]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E5-2670 2.6GHz 8-Core Processor  ($185.40 @ Newegg Marketplace) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($27.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Asus PRIME B250M-K Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Mushkin Silverline 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($166.97 @ Jet) 
Storage: PNY CS1311 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($64.99 @ Jet) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.60 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon RX 480 8GB Red Devil Video Card  ($229.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($64.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($78.89 @ OutletPC) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit  ($30.00) 
Monitor: AOC I2269VW 21.5" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor  ($89.99 @ Best Buy) 
Total: $1067.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-16 15:54 EST-0500

[indieclique]

Just now, wrathoftheturkey said:

You have a point about price, just that the blanket "I'm definitely going with AMD" was confusing.

Sorry, haha, just meant the price to performance.

[indieclique]

7 minutes ago, IHirs said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E5-2670 2.6GHz 8-Core Processor  ($185.40 @ Newegg Marketplace) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($27.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Asus PRIME B250M-K Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Mushkin Silverline 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($166.97 @ Jet) 
Storage: PNY CS1311 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($64.99 @ Jet) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.60 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon RX 480 8GB Red Devil Video Card  ($229.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($64.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($78.89 @ OutletPC) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit  ($30.00) 
Monitor: AOC I2269VW 21.5" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor  ($89.99 @ Best Buy) 
Total: $1067.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-16 15:54 EST-0500

I'm liking the look of it, but should I cheap out on the motherboard like that?

 

Also, why should I pick Xeon over i7? Sorry, don't know much about them.

[IHirs]

6 minutes ago, indieclique said:

I'm liking the look of it, but should I cheap out on the motherboard like that?

 

Also, why should I pick Xeon over i7? Sorry, don't know much about them.

Unless you want some other feature it doesn't matter what mobo you get, and all the other ones cost $300+.

 

 

One isnt exclusivly better then another one, its the the individual cpu that matters and the 2670 is one of the most worth cpus because it has a 3.3 boost clock 8 cores and hyper threading which makes it really good, especially for video editing