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If you're not overclocking, Xeon E3-1231 V3 If you are, i5-4690k

Not being biased, but I sincerely think my build is superior. Here's why: Fopa5 is using the new Haswell-based i5. Haswell runs hotter due to a higher TDP wattage, and the desktop improvement is basically none. It's also more expensive. Fopa5 is using a weaker GPU, the 7950. Although a good...

You could opt for a A6-6400k but I'd take the a10 as the performance will help in future years.

I recently planned out someone's build for a PS4 replacement. This is slightly modified: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1JyXz CPU: AMD A10-6800K 4.1GHz Quad-Core Processor. AMD's flagship APU. Great for gaming(probably more than your purpose). MOBO: Gigabyte GA-F2A85XN-WIFI Mini ITX FM2...

I'll whip something up for you.

Get the i5 4670k. The i7 is useful for rendering and such, but the difference is marginal. Save the money. PSU: Overkill. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139048 Cooler: I'd get a Corsair H100i

Here are part's I'd get: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1JyPe CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor. Haswell doesn't have much to offer desktops, and with your situation, you'll be fine with Ivy Bridge MOBO: ASRock Z77 Pro3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard. Fits the bill and the need. RAM...

I'd get a HD 7950 instead of that GTX 760. For the PSU, I'd suggest http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1550sxxb9 It's made by seasonic, just rebranded. Great psu in my system.

I'd estimate 2 years max. Don't like that CPU. Try going for an i5 build.

Hyper 212 + or Hyper 212 Evo If you have the budget, you can try closed loop liquid: Corsair H100i Corsair H80i

You've got a pretty nice setup there. -Mechanical keyboard instead of the Sidewinder http://www.overclock.net/t/491752/mechanical-keyboard-guide -Very nice motherboard. Overclockability! -There is only a mild performance improvement between Ivy Bridge and Haswell. Haswell runs a bit hotter...

Edit: Being a real tech nub. Thanks for the help

Thanks. Turning off my machine, killing like 100 zip ties, and returning the CM.

Unfortunately, that's a CA link. I'm in the USA. Is this the same PSU? If so, I'll pick it up. http://us.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=59615&promoid=1307

Well, I just finished my first build, and unfortunately, didn't read up much on my power supply: COOLER MASTER eXtreme Power Plus 550w http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171038 Now that I've read that this series of PSU is basically crap and can burn out your other...