This will be my first custom built PC and I'd like to keep things sub $900. Here's what I have so far:
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/mdwilkins/saved/1aIr
My number 1 priority is being able run video/photo/audio editing software side by side with ease. i.e. Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition, Pro Tools, Premiere Elements, etc. I'll likely throw in an audio card somewhere down the road but I'm not so concerned with that for the time being.
I'll likely install Windows 8 (64-bit).
I haven't picked a video card yet... I'm not a heavy gamer by any means but do play Starcraft, Warcraft, and Diablo. Obviously I'd like to play those on the highest settings (which likely isn't relatively demanding). I will be running dual HD monitors.
I've never experimented with OC'ing but thought the 3570k was a pretty solid choice if I choose to down the road. I considered upgrading to an i7 but after reading up on it I'm not so convinced it would be as beneficial as spending the extra $100ish on the video card.
Finally, I'd like the computer to run cool and quiet. I can't stand sitting in an office listening to fans that sound like the computer is about to take off.
Thanks for your time and critiques. I'm pretty much open to anything as long as I can stay within the budget.
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/mdwilkins/saved/1aIr
My number 1 priority is being able run video/photo/audio editing software side by side with ease. i.e. Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition, Pro Tools, Premiere Elements, etc. I'll likely throw in an audio card somewhere down the road but I'm not so concerned with that for the time being.
I'll likely install Windows 8 (64-bit).
I haven't picked a video card yet... I'm not a heavy gamer by any means but do play Starcraft, Warcraft, and Diablo. Obviously I'd like to play those on the highest settings (which likely isn't relatively demanding). I will be running dual HD monitors.
I've never experimented with OC'ing but thought the 3570k was a pretty solid choice if I choose to down the road. I considered upgrading to an i7 but after reading up on it I'm not so convinced it would be as beneficial as spending the extra $100ish on the video card.
Finally, I'd like the computer to run cool and quiet. I can't stand sitting in an office listening to fans that sound like the computer is about to take off.
Thanks for your time and critiques. I'm pretty much open to anything as long as I can stay within the budget.