Looking to update components

Oxlton

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Hey guys, so i'm new here and this is my first post but from the other forums, you guys seem to be very helpful. My question is; my rig is definitely outdated in most parts. I want to progressively upgrade it as time goes on so I don't go broke all at once. I want to start off by buying a new mobo, CPU and SSD. I mainly do a lot of video editing (film major) and gaming on my computer, what would you recommend for mobo and CPU? I also want to stick with Intel and that is just my opinion. Me and my dad built this computer plenty of years back so I definitely have some old components I know, that is why I want to upgrade.
Here are my specs (dont laugh):
Asus P5N-D
Intel Core 2 Duo CPU E8400 @3.00 GHz
Fatal1ty 550W PSU
4GB RAM
EVGA GeForce GTX 660
NZXT Phantom 410 (Gunmetal) case
Windows 7 Professional 64 bit
Seagate Barracuda 320GB HDD
WD Caviar Black 640GB HDD
 
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You can drop to a 4590 and an ASrock H97 Pro if you wish to cut down the cost some more
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($226.49 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($138.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.98 @ NCIX US)
Total: $490.45
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-01 02:16 EDT-0400


I'd say about 500 USD. I want to go with the Samsung EVO 850 SSD as well
 
You can drop to a 4590 and an ASrock H97 Pro if you wish to cut down the cost some more
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($226.49 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($138.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.98 @ NCIX US)
Total: $490.45
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-01 02:16 EDT-0400
 
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