Hello all, I have tried posting before but realized my question was not phrased well. I now have used the suggested format for posing a "Help me build a system" type question, and would love your input. Below is my current parts list, plus what I would like to use the system for. I am tired off buying pre-built / new every 2 years or so, and would like to build me own, and stick with upgrading. I have a "starting point" for the parts, but am having trouble mixing / matching a video card and Mother board while still staying in budget. My current part list puts me at approximately 1200$ without a monitor and other peripherals, which leaves me at a disadvantage. If need be I can go super cheap on some of the extra components (keyboard, speakers, disc drive, mouse, etc) and upgrade them in the near future as money becomes available.
Thank you in advance for your help!
Current parts list:
http://pcpartpicker.com/list/CFtfyf
Approximate Purchase Date: Would like to start purchasing parts within next month.
Budget Range: (e.g.: 300-400) 1400$ All inclusive (to include monitor and other peripherals, I don't need a competition level gaming keyboard / mouse as I am not that dedicated) I would like to remain on the lower end, so if there are any opportunities to knock down the price without sacrificing too much on performance I would be happy.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Right off the bat is a solid upgrade path and options, I want to not have to buy a new system every 2 to 3 years.
1.) Light video editing with the option to move into more demanding 4k editing in the future (I.E. in 3-4 years, sticking with HD editing for now, on average at 720) / I run the adobe suite of editing programs
2.) Moderate gaming
3.) Multitasking, I would still like to be able to do things to kill time while waiting for video to render, not necessarily gaming, but watch videos online or a movie on the machine.
4.) NAS capability if possible, so when the machine is not in use by me, I can still take advantage of its capabilities as a media server to transcode video for me. (I currently have extra HDD, so do not need to include them in cost)
Are you buying a monitor: Yes
Do you need to buy OS: No, I actually have access to a fresh install of windows 10, waiting to be used.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg / Amazon, I am however open to other vendors if I can get parts cheaper while still being new.
Location: Southeast U.S.
Parts Preferences: Would like to stick to Intel CPU strictly for the good reviews I've seen on heat management, power management, and performance with hyperthreading technology. The rest of the parts are based on Price vs. Capabilities
Overclocking: Not immediately, but plan to in near future.
SLI or Crossfire: Not for the foreseeable future, but if I can stay in budget, and get this option for upgrading, that would be nice.
Thank you in advance for your help!
Current parts list:
http://pcpartpicker.com/list/CFtfyf
Approximate Purchase Date: Would like to start purchasing parts within next month.
Budget Range: (e.g.: 300-400) 1400$ All inclusive (to include monitor and other peripherals, I don't need a competition level gaming keyboard / mouse as I am not that dedicated) I would like to remain on the lower end, so if there are any opportunities to knock down the price without sacrificing too much on performance I would be happy.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Right off the bat is a solid upgrade path and options, I want to not have to buy a new system every 2 to 3 years.
1.) Light video editing with the option to move into more demanding 4k editing in the future (I.E. in 3-4 years, sticking with HD editing for now, on average at 720) / I run the adobe suite of editing programs
2.) Moderate gaming
3.) Multitasking, I would still like to be able to do things to kill time while waiting for video to render, not necessarily gaming, but watch videos online or a movie on the machine.
4.) NAS capability if possible, so when the machine is not in use by me, I can still take advantage of its capabilities as a media server to transcode video for me. (I currently have extra HDD, so do not need to include them in cost)
Are you buying a monitor: Yes
Do you need to buy OS: No, I actually have access to a fresh install of windows 10, waiting to be used.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg / Amazon, I am however open to other vendors if I can get parts cheaper while still being new.
Location: Southeast U.S.
Parts Preferences: Would like to stick to Intel CPU strictly for the good reviews I've seen on heat management, power management, and performance with hyperthreading technology. The rest of the parts are based on Price vs. Capabilities
Overclocking: Not immediately, but plan to in near future.
SLI or Crossfire: Not for the foreseeable future, but if I can stay in budget, and get this option for upgrading, that would be nice.
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