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[Hazinator]

Hello there,
A friend has recently asked for a computer that will be used in graphics, video editing and music production. He would like an i7 with a solid state drive. An optical drive will also be needed. Thanks in advance.

 

[Hazinator]

Don't worry about music production as it wont be needed anymore

 

[007agentHP]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/nK2Cqs
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/nK2Cqs/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($304.97 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Nepton 240M 76.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($108.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($116.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 845DC EVO 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($187.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital 3TB 3.5" 5900RPM Internal Hard Drive ($99.00 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital 3TB 3.5" 5900RPM Internal Hard Drive ($99.00 @ B&H)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG UH12NS30 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($39.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1936.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-01 18:23 EST-0500

 

[Hazinator]

That's great thanks. There is only one thing I would change though and that would be not getting the liquid cooling as I'm not a great fan and changing the RAM to 32gb. If I changed it to fan cooling it would basically be the same price, wont it?

 

[007agentHP]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/yJpsP6
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/yJpsP6/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($304.97 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($30.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($116.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($293.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 845DC EVO 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($187.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital 3TB 3.5" 5900RPM Internal Hard Drive ($99.00 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital 3TB 3.5" 5900RPM Internal Hard Drive ($99.00 @ B&H)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG UH12NS30 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($39.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $2022.75
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-01 18:48 EST-0500

 

[Hazinator]

Thanks that helped a lot.

 

[007agentHP]

No problem