PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor | $325.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| CPU Cooler | Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler | $29.99 @ NCIX US |
| Motherboard | Asus Z97-E ATX LGA1150 Motherboard | $106.71 @ Newegg |
| Memory | PNY XLR8 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $96.76 @ Amazon |
| Storage | Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $51.49 @ OutletPC |
| Video Card | Zotac GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card | $310.95 @ B&H |
| Case | DIYPC Solar-M1-R ATX Mid Tower Case | $34.99 @ Newegg |
| Power Supply | EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply | $69.99 @ Amazon |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total | $1026.87 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-31 10:13 EDT-0400 |
I7 will be for video editing
Z97 board for OC support
Best cooler on the market in price/performance
16GB RAM
1TB HDD
Gtx 970 for openGL support (for graphical rendering)
750W PSU for overclocking headroom
Case with lots of expansion