First Build (Gaming/Editing) PC

[Nqs Blackout]

So I got a gaming laptop with these specs a few months back and I decided Im keeping that for traveling and want to build a new pc witb better specs for no more than $1200

Specs:
CPU: 4th Generation Intel Core i7 4710MQ (2.50 GHz)
Ram: 8 GB Memory
Storage: 1 TB HDD
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M 4 GB GDDR5

 

[Gate9er]

Where did you find these specs? These are laptop components.

 

[TechyInAZ]

You can build a lot better PC for $1200. So it will be worth it.

This will be far better than that laptop you own:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($259.99 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($153.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($104.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.33 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($324.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case ($119.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1230.15
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-15 11:53 EDT-0400

 

[Nqs Blackout]

You can build a lot better PC for $1200. So it will be worth it.

This will be far better than that laptop you own:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($259.99 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($153.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($104.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.33 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($324.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case ($119.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1230.15
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-15 11:53 EDT-0400

Just wondering, I'm looking for a build with windows 10 and a disc drive included in the price, can you make a quick part list for it?