Building A Computer - Budget $1,000

[ItZzSora]

Here's my list of my parts:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Jn23vK

If I could get help with increasing performance, that would be amazing.
I'll be running things like Photoshop CS6, Sony Vegas Pro 12, and Fraps.

I will also be using this rig to run games like Battlefield 3/4 on Very High settings quite well, and Unturned very very well (;

Also I went with this video card to increase ambient lighting, I've heard it runs better.

I'm not interested in overclocking, nor do I trust myself to do it.
Thanks!
`Sora

 

[HWlover]

Not overclocking - don't get amd cpu.

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690 for CPU

960/970 for GPU, if you want Nvidia, 290X if you fine with AMD.

 

[Bossyfins]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($217.78 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.75 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-E ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($95.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: OCZ ARC 100 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($95.24 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($65.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0 Video Card ($349.98 @ NCIX US)
Case: Apevia X-Trooper-Jr (Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($26.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Wireless Network Adapter: Belkin F9L1001 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($5.99 @ Micro Center)
Other: Steam OS ($0.00)
Total: $1020.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-03 02:40 EST-0500

Destroys your build lol.

 

[ItZzSora]

What would be more reliable for video editing and playing games?
I've heard the Nvidia 290X is great for video editing, and AMD was for a cheaper price.

 

[ItZzSora]

^ Bossyfins - That's also above my budget, and doesn't have keyboard/mouse, plus that video card seems a bit too high for the build that I need (Budget wise)

 

[ItZzSora]

Also the i5 Intel processor is incompatible with my current motherboard - what should I get for a motherboard?

 

[Bossyfins]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($217.78 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.75 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-E ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($95.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: OCZ ARC 100 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($95.24 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($65.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290X 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($299.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Apevia X-Trooper-Jr (Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($26.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Wireless Network Adapter: Belkin F9L1001 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($5.99 @ Micro Center)
Other: Steam OS ($0.00)
Total: $970.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-03 02:44 EST-0500

 

[smorizio]

are you close to a micro center?? they have good combo deals.

 

[Bossyfins]

Yea. Microcenter takes of an additional 40$ off if you buy a CPU and Mobo together. I dont know if this is for intel only tho.

 

[ItZzSora]

I live in a tiny city called Adrian in Michigan, USA. I have nothing but a small computer company by me that sells refurbished PC items.
I edited the build, changed the video card and I now have this:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/kGkLHx

 

[ItZzSora]

Also could I have a description on the modular differences for power supplies?

 

[Bossyfins]

The 750 wont bring a fun time on Bf, and other games. 290x is worth more cost/performance wise.

 

[HWlover]

I live in a tiny city called Adrian in Michigan, USA. I have nothing but a small computer company by me that sells refurbished PC items.
I edited the build, changed the video card and I now have this:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/kGkLHx

Why do you want that 750 so much?)) Get 960, it's vastly better, you can get it for $200, 970 you can get for $320 - http://pcpartpicker.com/part/zotac-video-card-zt9010110p .

 

[smorizio]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hM3C99
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hM3C99/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.75 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($62.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.88 @ OutletPC)
Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($13.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $432.57
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-03 02:50 EST-0500
http://www.microcenter.com/product/433977/Z97-AR_LGA_1150_Intel_ATX_Motherboard
http://www.microcenter.com/product/433679/Sabertooth_Z97_Mark_II_LGA_1150_ATX_Intel_Motherboard
http://www.microcenter.com/product/433090/Z97_Extreme_4_LGA_1150_ATX_Intel_Motherboard

 

[ItZzSora]

Why do you want that 750 so much?)) Get 960, it's vastly better, you can get it for $200, 970 you can get for $320 - http://pcpartpicker.com/part/zotac-video-card-zt9010110p .

I originally had a Geforce GTX 970 in it, and someone told me to go with the 750... So yeh

 

[HWlover]

Why do you want that 750 so much?)) Get 960, it's vastly better, you can get it for $200, 970 you can get for $320 - http://pcpartpicker.com/part/zotac-video-card-zt9010110p .

I originally had a Geforce GTX 970 in it, and someone told me to go with the 750... So yeh

He probably was joking)

 

[ItZzSora]

Also - Haven't gotten an answer on the module differences for power supplies - I don't know my way around those, I just picked out this: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/raidmax-power-supply-rx635ap

 

[HWlover]

Also - Haven't gotten an answer on the module differences for power supplies - I don't know my way around those, I just picked out this: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/raidmax-power-supply-rx635ap

This one should already be enough for your build, even if you go with R9 290X -
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-100b10600kr

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-120g10650xr -
If you want modular and overall better PSU.

 

[ItZzSora]

The reason I went with a modular PSU was for less cords.
And I've changed up a few things
This is ultimately going to be my base:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/w8jXWZ

 

[HWlover]

The reason I went with a modular PSU was for less cords.
And I've changed up a few things
This is ultimately going to be my base:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/w8jXWZ

No man, why would you change cpu and gpu again, if you wanna save some money go for haswell i3 - http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i34360 , and 3GB R9 280 gpu - http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-video-card-r9280atdfd if you don't want 960.

 

[ItZzSora]

Will the i3 be able to run Battlefield at medium settings on 60FPS+?

 

[HWlover]

Will the i3 be able to run Battlefield at medium settings on 60FPS+?

Yes, it's not that cpu-dependant game.
http://gamegpu.ru/images/remote/http--www.gamegpu.ru-images-stories-Test_GPU-Action-Battlefield_4_Final_Stand-test-bf4_proz.jpg
http://gamegpu.ru/images/remote/http--www.gamegpu.ru-images-stories-Test_GPU-Action-Battlefield_4_Final_Stand-test-bf4_proz_mantle.jpg

Besides, i3 4360 is overall better cpu than i5 3330, it's still got 4 threads(=cores for games), it has higher clock speed, lower TDP and price, they only advantage of 3330 is that it's got 2mb more of cache, and 4 physical cores instead of 2, but since threads=cores for games, it doesn't matter.

http://gamegpu.ru/images/remote/http--www.gamegpu.ru-images-stories-Test_GPU-Videocards-game_2014-video-CPU-proz_fps.jpg

 

[ItZzSora]

Okay thanks man - And I was wondering if the SteamOS would be better than Win8 (Obviously SteamOS is Beta) but would you think that SteamOS would be better? Cause I almost don't wanna buy Win8.1 (I do, but if theres a free OS thats better I'd go for it, ya know?)

 

[HWlover]

Okay thanks man - And I was wondering if the SteamOS would be better than Win8 (Obviously SteamOS is Beta) but would you think that SteamOS would be better? Cause I almost don't wanna buy Win8.1 (I do, but if theres a free OS thats better I'd go for it, ya know?)

No, SteamOS doesn't have every game on it, so, obv, and for a thousand more reasons, W8.1 is better, you know where to get it for free, if you want.

 

[ItZzSora]

Actually I have no idea how to get OS's for free, I can look it up though.