Need Help with Gaming and Video Editing PC Build

[brickmaster7398]

Hi. I'm planning on building a computer for some medium gaming and video editing and I need help choosing parts, so I was hoping someone could recommend me what to choose. I want to spend around $1500, but I can stretch it if I need to and lower is better, if possible.

I think I need an Intel i7 since it will be used for some animation and CAD work. I'm not sure what kind though, as my last two builds were low to mid end with an i3 and an i5. I will need a video card, so I'm leaning towards a mid-end Nvidia or AMD. I don't need to run high graphics settings and 4k when I game, so I think this should do. For storage, I think I will get a small SSD for an OS drive and a larger HDD for mass storage. I need some sort of optical drive, also. What motherboard and case would be able to tie this all together, and how big of a power supply would I need. And how much RAM? It should also have room for a sound card (I'm a bit of an audio guy). I should add that I will use the spare copy of Windows 7 I have, but I will Upgrade to Windows 10 when it's released.

Sorry if I sound a bit clueless; I've never built a PC for video editing, as my last two were gaming rigs. Please help me if you can. I don't need full build ideas (Though that would be great); I just need someone to point me in the right direction. Thanks!

 

[brickmaster7398]

I have a full build for you. LOL

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($349.89 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.21 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($98.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory: Team Elite Plus 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($154.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: A-Data Premier SP610 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($68.65 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.89 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($374.95 @ Vuugo)
Case: DIYPC Adventurer-9601G (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($114.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: Silverstone Strider Essential 700W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Memory Express)
Total: $1332.52
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-23 22:14 EST-0500

Thanks! I have a few questions, though.

For one, I've heard that CPU runs hot. Am I going to need extra cooling?
Also, would I see benefits from using faster RAM or going 4 x 4GB?
Would this all fit in a smaller case? And do I need extra case fans?

 

[logainofhades]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($299.98 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($31.92 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Gaming Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($121.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.96 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($349.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Source 530 ATX Full Tower Case ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1457.77
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-24 12:52 EST-0500

 

[bsod1]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($299.98 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($31.92 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Gaming Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($121.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.96 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($349.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Source 530 ATX Full Tower Case ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1457.77
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-24 12:52 EST-0500

This build with a Mugen 4.

 

[brickmaster7398]

Ok, this is what I have so far:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($299.98 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.92 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($148.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($62.14 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.49 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.49 @ OutletPC)
Optical Drive: Asus BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($43.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $823.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-25 14:24 EST-0500

I have a few questions still

For the graphics card, which of the following should I choose?

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvn970g1gaming4gd
or
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-gtx970gaming4g

Also, would the CPU cooler keep the i7 cool? I've heard it runs hot, so I wasn't sure if it was enough and if the Mugen 4 would fit in this build.

Will this fit in a case that isn't Full Tower ATX? And will I need extra case fans?

And I assume I'll need a 750+ W Power Supply

Thanks for the help so far guys!

 

[brickmaster7398]

Always choose the cheaper GPU, if their both the same model. They are both made up to Nvidia's specs.
The 212 EVO or Respire T40 would if you could find one. My T40 keeps a 140W TDP CPU under 38C all day.
I think so. And I'd grab this 4 pack of Xigmatek fans. I love mine. They are run at 100% all the time and are pretty quiet; http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233104&cm_re=XIGMATEK_eXTREME_SILENT-_-35-233-104-_-Product

A PSU? Lol, I'm good at that! http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233104&cm_re=XIGMATEK_eXTREME_SILENT-_-35-233-104-_-Product

Ok, thank you! But your PSU link is to the fans.