Recommend me a build ~$1000 max

[bball1523]

What do you mean "compared to"? That sentence just makes no sense.

Yes, i7-6700 is sufficient for your needs for 3-5 years. Regardless of whether you compare it to i7-4790K.



There's little overclocking headroom with the i7-4790K given its high stock turbo clock, so that's another reason to get Skylake. To be exact, i7-6700K is the Skylake equivalent to i7-4790K, but with Skylake you don't necessarily need a K (as in, multiplier unlocked) model in order to overclock. i7-6700 can be overclocked with the base clock on a Z170 motherboard.

I meant which is better of the two cpu's for the next 3-5 years.

 

[bball1523]

Here's the full build I'd recommend:

i7-6700 + MSI Z170A Gaming M5 $455 after rebate @ newegg
Thermaltake Frio Silent 14 $35 @ amazon
G.Skill Ripjaws V 2x8GB DDR4-3000 $88 @ newegg or the G.Skill kit for $70 suggested earlier
Mushkin Eco2 512GB $120 @ newegg
EVGA 550 G2 $60 after rebate @ newegg (enough for pretty much any single GPU, even for heavy high res gaming)
Fractal Design Core 3300 $50 @ newegg or the DIYPC case for $60 suggested earlier
Windows 10 Home $94 @ amazon (just wondering why you would need Pro?)
Dell U2414H $240 @ newegg or if you want an el cheapo monitor, Asus VN248H-P $110 after rebate is probably fine
= $1142 after rebate

Or if you pick the cheaper RAM and monitor: $994 after rebate

For the case, how do I put the PSU in? Is there a holder for it like other cases or some other method? Also, does it have good airflow for cooling of parts?

I want win 10 pro because I want all the features of windows so I can know how to use them for any possible computer job I may have in the future.

For the monitor, why do you suggest the more expensive dell? I don't know much about screen quality for monitors these days. I have a Samsung 20" 206bw or something right now and it looks good to me despite some minor issues. If I can get some better than that for a lower price I'd like to get it and at 24" 1080p with at least a headphone jack. Would the asus 24" fit the criteria?

 

[lehtv]

For the case, how do I put the PSU in? Is there a holder for it like other cases or some other method?

Put it on the floor, fan facing down, and attach with screws. Pull all the cables through the nearby hole in the motherboard tray, so you can easily route all the cables after you have all the other components in place.

Also, does it have good airflow for cooling of parts?

Yes, three 140mm fans actually provide more airflow than needed for this setup. You can turn them all the way down to low RPM and enjoy a quiet PC that's still adequately cooled.

I want win 10 pro because I want all the features of windows so I can know how to use them for any possible computer job I may have in the future.

So, just in case, not for any specific reason? I'm pretty sure your use case of "web surfing, office documents, light gaming, music production" will never include any of
- Remote Desktop connections
- the ability to participate in a Windows Server domain
- Encrypting File System
- Hyper-V
- Virtual Hard Disk Booting
- Group Policy
- BitLocker and BitLocker To Go
(copied from wikipedia)

Of course, it's entirely up to you, but I would still save the $30 because I'm 99% sure I'd never need any of these features. What I might need though is the ability install the OS on a different computer some time in the future - you can buy the non-Pro retail version directly from Microsoft for $120. Retail allows reinstalling on another PC, while OEM is tied to the motherboard you first activate it on.

For the monitor, why do you suggest the more expensive dell? I don't know much about screen quality for monitors these days.

Precisely because of screen quality. Dell uses an IPS panel with more accurate colors and wider viewing angles than a low end TN-panel. It has a sturdy height adjustable stand, making it a more ergonomic choice. Dell's support and warranty is also great.

If I can get some better than that for a lower price I'd like to get it and at 24" 1080p with at least a headphone jack.

Well, the Asus monitor I linked is the next best thing in my opinion, as it's also an IPS panel, it's just a bit more cheaply built. So if you want to "cheap out" go with the Asus. Apart from the U2414H's 1" smaller cousing P2314H, I couldn't find any better deals between those two monitors.

A headphone jack in a monitor...? Honestly I've never heard of such a thing. Just put headphones into the case's back panel or front panel header.

 

[bball1523]

Put it on the floor, fan facing down, and attach with screws. Pull all the cables through the nearby hole in the motherboard tray, so you can easily route all the cables after you have all the other components in place.



Yes, three 140mm fans actually provide more airflow than needed for this setup. You can turn them all the way down to low RPM and enjoy a quiet PC that's still adequately cooled.



So, just in case, not for any specific reason? I'm pretty sure your use case of "web surfing, office documents, light gaming, music production" will never include any of
- Remote Desktop connections
- the ability to participate in a Windows Server domain
- Encrypting File System
- Hyper-V
- Virtual Hard Disk Booting
- Group Policy
- BitLocker and BitLocker To Go
(copied from wikipedia)

Of course, it's entirely up to you, but I would still save the $30 because I'm 99% sure I'd never need any of these features. What I might need though is the ability install the OS on a different computer some time in the future - you can buy the non-Pro retail version directly from Microsoft for $120. Retail allows reinstalling on another PC, while OEM is tied to the motherboard you first activate it on.



Precisely because of screen quality. Dell uses an IPS panel with more accurate colors and wider viewing angles than a low end TN-panel. It has a sturdy height adjustable stand, making it a more ergonomic choice. Dell's support and warranty is also great.



Well, the Asus monitor I linked is the next best thing in my opinion, as it's also an IPS panel, it's just a bit more cheaply built. So if you want to "cheap out" go with the Asus. Apart from the U2414H's 1" smaller cousing P2314H, I couldn't find any better deals between those two monitors.

A headphone jack in a monitor...? Honestly I've never heard of such a thing. Just put headphones into the case's back panel or front panel header.

Thanks for the psu advice. How is this case compared to the corsair 200R?

As for win 10 pro, I plan to go into the computer field for work and I figure having the pro version will me to have opportunities to learn pro version features that I can have knowledge of for work.

How about this monitor:
Asus VX238H: http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=N82E16824236305&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10446076&PID=3938566

I want a headphone port so that if I were t get a Xbox one or ps4, I could use the monitor's headphone port to get sound rather than doing some other harder way to get sound.

 

[lehtv]

How is this case compared to the corsair 200R?

Sorry, looks like the Core 3300 has two, not three 140mm fans. It also looks like the price has gone up to $80, so I'd no longer recommend it. Compared to 200R though it's better - more room, bigger fans, otherwise pretty similar features.

Let's see what else there is:

NZXT Source 220W with 3x white LED fans $45 AR

Or if you're opposed to LED fans, grab the 200R for $60 from Amazon.

How about this monitor:
Asus VX238H: http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?i..., LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10446076&PID=3938566

That's a TN panel, so preferably not. The VN248H-P increased from $110 AR to $140 AR, it's still a good pick, as it's among the cheapest IPS panels and it's well reviewed (by users).

I want a headphone port so that if I were t get a Xbox one or ps4, I could use the monitor's headphone port to get sound rather than doing some other harder way to get sound.

It looks like the VN248H-P has a 3.5mm mini-jack for headphones: https://www.asus.com/us/Monitors/VN248HP/specifications/

But I googled a bit and it seems that with Xbox One, you would normally use an adapter add-on in the controller for headphones. This actually makes more sense to me and seems more convenient than connecting headphones into the monitor. You get audio wirelessly through the controller, which allows you to move about without worrying about the cord getting in the way or being too short.