Approximate Purchase Date: I would like to purchase and build this computer before Battlefield 3 releases on October 26th.
Budget Range: $1600 to $1900 Maximum
System Usage from Most to Least Important: HD Video Editing (specifically HDSLR footage, H.264 with gaming a close second.)
Parts Not Required: (e.g.: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS)
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com, but I'd consider other sites if the price is right
Country of Origin: USA
Parts Preferences: Intel Processor, Nvidia Cards to use Cuda with Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 and beyond
Overclocking: Maybe once the system is older and I am trying to squeeze more life out of it.
SLI or Crossfire: Probably SLI, but I usually prefer a singular GFX card, especially with microstuttering being a potential problem
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080 OR 1920x1200 (I might be replacing my monitor at a later date)
Additional Comments: Please critique my parts selection and offer suggestions to keep the cost of the system reasonable. I don't want to overpay for technology, but I do plan on keeping the system for at least 3-4 years. My current system is still running great after 4+ years with only minor upgrades. If I can edit HD video smoothly and play the latest games at 1920x1200 at high, but not ultra-high settings, I will be quite happy.
P.S. Modular powersupply, worth the cost? Also, I was reading a review of the powersupply I listed, and someone said it won't be able to do SLI because the motherboard uses one of the power connector spots. I probably need to pick a different one--preferably Antec.
P.P.S I was thinking I could get a cheaper graphics card for the moment, something around 200 dollars and then splurge on a more expensive card once Nvidia releases their next lineup.
Processor: Intel Core i7 2600k http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115070&cm_re=intel_core_i7_2600k-_-19-115-070-_-Product
Motherboard: P8Z68V Pro http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131730&Tpk=Asus%20P8Z68-V%20Pro
CPU Cooler: Hyper 212+ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065
RAM: 4 x 4GB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233170
Video Card: I was thinking a 570 because it doesn't have microstutter issues if I do end up throwing in a second one down the road. Then again, I might rather get a cheaper card for the time being like a GTX 560 TI and then replace it completely with a new card once Nvidia does another refresh on their line.
120 GB SSD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148442
OR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820167042
1TB HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136533
(I will probably be adding more of these, 2 more possibly, so please figure that in.)
Power Supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151087&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-RSSDailyDeals-_-na-_-na&AID=10521304&PID=4176827&SID=1s2fyi9nuoeld
Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139005
Optical Drives (TWO): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106275
Windows 7 Professional OEM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116992
Thank you in advance to everyone for their opinion--I know it will help me build just what I need!
Budget Range: $1600 to $1900 Maximum
System Usage from Most to Least Important: HD Video Editing (specifically HDSLR footage, H.264 with gaming a close second.)
Parts Not Required: (e.g.: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS)
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com, but I'd consider other sites if the price is right
Country of Origin: USA
Parts Preferences: Intel Processor, Nvidia Cards to use Cuda with Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 and beyond
Overclocking: Maybe once the system is older and I am trying to squeeze more life out of it.
SLI or Crossfire: Probably SLI, but I usually prefer a singular GFX card, especially with microstuttering being a potential problem
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080 OR 1920x1200 (I might be replacing my monitor at a later date)
Additional Comments: Please critique my parts selection and offer suggestions to keep the cost of the system reasonable. I don't want to overpay for technology, but I do plan on keeping the system for at least 3-4 years. My current system is still running great after 4+ years with only minor upgrades. If I can edit HD video smoothly and play the latest games at 1920x1200 at high, but not ultra-high settings, I will be quite happy.
P.S. Modular powersupply, worth the cost? Also, I was reading a review of the powersupply I listed, and someone said it won't be able to do SLI because the motherboard uses one of the power connector spots. I probably need to pick a different one--preferably Antec.
P.P.S I was thinking I could get a cheaper graphics card for the moment, something around 200 dollars and then splurge on a more expensive card once Nvidia releases their next lineup.
Processor: Intel Core i7 2600k http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115070&cm_re=intel_core_i7_2600k-_-19-115-070-_-Product
Motherboard: P8Z68V Pro http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131730&Tpk=Asus%20P8Z68-V%20Pro
CPU Cooler: Hyper 212+ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065
RAM: 4 x 4GB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233170
Video Card: I was thinking a 570 because it doesn't have microstutter issues if I do end up throwing in a second one down the road. Then again, I might rather get a cheaper card for the time being like a GTX 560 TI and then replace it completely with a new card once Nvidia does another refresh on their line.
120 GB SSD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148442
OR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820167042
1TB HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136533
(I will probably be adding more of these, 2 more possibly, so please figure that in.)
Power Supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151087&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-RSSDailyDeals-_-na-_-na&AID=10521304&PID=4176827&SID=1s2fyi9nuoeld
Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139005
Optical Drives (TWO): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106275
Windows 7 Professional OEM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116992
Thank you in advance to everyone for their opinion--I know it will help me build just what I need!