--------------------------BUDGET-------------------------------------------- What country are you buying in? ____________ Not US/EU? please provide websites where we can shop ___________ [ x] I have access to in store Microcenter/Frys deals. [1000] My budget. [ x] before tax and shipping. - or - [ ] after tax and shipping. [ ] I am OK with rebates to get to my target price recognizing I will pay more upfront. ---------------------------USAGE-------------------------------------------- This Computer is for: (check all that apply and list programs) [X ] Games -LoL, Dark Souls, CS:GO, Hearthstone, WoW, DOTA 2 __________________________________________________________ [X ] Gameplay streaming to Twitch, YouTube or similar. [ X] Photo/Video editing - Sony Vegas, Adobe________________________________________________ [X ] CAD, CFD/FEA, Engineering Simulations - CAD________________________________ [ ] Server Duty/NAS -__________________________________________________ [ ] Program/Code development -_________________________________________ If more than one use, please specify percent time spent in each role. --------------------------MONITORS--------------------------------------- Select ONE resolution/refresh for this computer: [ ] < 1080p [ ] 1080p60Hz [ ] 1080p144Hz [ ] 1440p60Hz [ ] 1440p144Hz [ ] 4K 60Hz [ ] 5760x1080 - Triple Wide [X ] I already own this monitor --------------------------OVERCLOCKING--------------------------------- Do you have any interest in: [ ] overclocking CPU or RAM? Very few games benefit from it. Many workstation programs benefit from it. There is risk of reduced data reliability and part life. --------------------------ENVIRONMENT----------------------------------- What environment do you expect the Computer to live in? [ ] Hot [ ] Dusty/Pets [ ] Always on [X ] Low noise [X ] Normal --------------------------PERIPHERALS------------------------------------ Which peripherals do you currently have? I have all the peripherals I need from my previous build [X ] Mouse - model microsoft mouse _________ [ x] Keyboard - model IBM keyboard _________ [ ] Headphones/speakers - model _________ Which peripherals do you currently need? [ ] Mouse - grip types: palm [ ], fingertip [ ], claw [ ], flawless sensor [ ] [ ] Keyboard - mechanical [ ], quiet [ ], tenkeyless [ ], backlighting [ ] [ ] Monitors/TVs - resolution refresh rate size [ ] Headphones/speakers If you require headphones, what is your preferred form factor (over ear, on ear, or in ear)? Do you have a preferred sound signature? What genres do you prefer to listen to, and do you require isolation? --------------------------OPERATING SYSTEM----------------------------- Need Windows? Which one (if you care) 7 [ ], 7 pro [ ], 8.1 [ ], 10 [ ] Do you have access to DreamSpark or a similar program that allows you to get an OS for a reduced price/free? YES ---------------------------INTERNET--------------------------------------- [X ] I have a wired internet connection that can connect to this computer. [ ] I have access to my router/modem, and could use Powerline Adapters [ ] I need wireless connectivity. ---------------------------OP's PARTS------------------------------------- Do you have any components already in your possession which can be used in this build? If so, please list them. Exact part numbers (especially for PSU's) or pcpartpicker.com links are most appreciated. The link is posted on the OP