Customize PC for gaming and video editing

[N-saga]

I have no experience about custom build pc. I'm looking for a pc for gaming (cod,bf)video editing(adobe premier, after effects) and also little 3d graphic work(not heavy) .My budget is around $1500-$2000.Please help my to choose best pc that i get in that price .Thank you

 

[james77]

Here is my suggestion:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1C5Xx

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($334.96 @ Outlet PC)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H55 57.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($156.90 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($659.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair Obsidian Series 800D ATX Full Tower Case ($229.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 650W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($114.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-16D1HT Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1871.78

Sorry if I like that Asus and Corsair brands so much haha. It's just that I trust those brands. However, I don't think you would like the casing as I believe it looks ugly, just choose another one. Goodluck!

 

[mattenthehat]

The first thing I always do is to choose a motherboard. That is the component that the rest of your computer is built around, and it is the one that defines what types of CPU, RAM, etc. are available for you to choose from. I would suggest getting a powerful, future-proof motherboard because it is expensive and troublesome to upgrade later, and you can afford it with that budget. This one looks good to me:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128508
Since that is an extended ATX form factor motherboard, it will require a pretty large case:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146098
I would highly recommend that one. I own its smaller variation myself.
Next would be your power supply. Again, I would suggest a beefy, future-proof one for your budget because nothing is worse than buying new hardware and not being able to use it because your PSU can't keep up. This one looks great:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817194097
Now finally the fun part! On your budget there is no point in skimping on a CPU so I'd say go strait for the AMD FX-8350:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113284
You'll be needing some RAM to go with that. This is, in my experience, less critical than the other parts. This should do fine:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104169
Next is your graphics card, the soul of PC gaming. I would recommend this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125439
Finally, you'll need a hard drive for storage; this one is good:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822236243
Oh and I guess you'll also need a disc drive... this one will do nicely:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827129074

That comes out to a total of $1,733. If you wanted to keep going I would suggest a solid state drive. The hard drive I suggested is pretty fast, but your computer will boot up and applications will load even faster with a solid state drive. This is the one I would recommend if you did want to get one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820167175
bringing the total up to $1,993.

Let me know if you have any questions or there is anything more I can do for you, and have fun with your new build!

 

[N-saga]

Thank you guys.I see some where that iMac has high quality parts than other this
Is it true?If i buy it is it worthwhile for my needs?

 

[james77]

Thank you guys.I see some where that iMac has high quality parts than other this
Is it true?If i buy it is it worthwhile for my needs?

1.) Does the iMac have better quality parts than our suggestions? Answer: No
2.) Is the iMac worthwhile for your needs? Answer: Yes
Verdict: Actually the iMac is a good buy if you need Mac OS. However, it will cost you more money for lesser performance due to the fact that iMac uses the same hardware as a laptop. On the bright side, an iMac is very classy and cool. You won't have a tower, nor wires. You will only be having a monitor, keyboard, and a mouse. An iMac is a very different story than custom built PCs. But if you really like an iMac, then I support you. I suggest that you get a 27" iMac with GTX 680MX.

 

[N-saga]

Thank you guys.I see some where that iMac has high quality parts than other this
Is it true?If i buy it is it worthwhile for my needs?

1.) Does the iMac have better quality parts than our suggestions? Answer: No
2.) Is the iMac worthwhile for your needs? Answer: Yes
Verdict: Actually the iMac is a good buy if you need Mac OS. However, it will cost you more money for lesser performance due to the fact that iMac uses the same hardware as a laptop. On the bright side, an iMac is very classy and cool. You won't have a tower, nor wires. You will only be having a monitor, keyboard, and a mouse. An iMac is a very different story than custom built PCs. But if you really like an iMac, then I support you. I suggest that you get a 27" iMac with GTX 680MX.

No friend, "Mac has quality parts" that mean less problems. I can see above answers give me more powerful computer than Mac and also I need to pay more for above level performance Mac.But the problem is i heard Mac has less problems and It's very stable computer.I have no experience about using mac before

 

[sparkz89]

mac is a safer choice. their os and etc barely gets a virus, but when you do - you and the rest of the mac users go to the store to get it fixed. but yes it is a stable OS

 

[N-saga]

mac is a safer choice. their os and etc barely gets a virus, but when you do - you and the rest of the mac users go to the store to get it fixed. but yes it is a stable OS

Does Mac Hardware parts have higher durability than other PC parts?

 

[mattenthehat]

mac is a safer choice. their os and etc barely gets a virus, but when you do - you and the rest of the mac users go to the store to get it fixed. but yes it is a stable OS

Does Mac Hardware parts have higher durability than other PC parts?

No, they are similar parts made by the same companies. And, if any of them do go out, they are much harder to replace (but if your computer is under warranty the Apple store will do it for you).
As for whether a Mac suits your needs, I would personally advise against it. While I have very little personal experience with Macs, I have heard numerous horror stories from friends. From what I have heard, Macs may have slightly less problems, but when they do have problems they are much more difficult to repair yourself. Furthermore, many, many games have a Windows version, but not a Mac version. You could get around this by running Windows on your Mac, but then what is the point of getting a Mac in the first place? Emulating Windows will cut down even more on performance and setting up a dual boot is a hassle (and can cause major issues from what I have heard). Just my personal opinion though, many people own and love Macs and use them for a variety of tasks. The one definitive downside I see to a Mac is that you lose the intimacy and understanding you gain of your computer through the process of building it.