Video Editors Dream Machine for $2500?

Hi Guys, I'm looking to upgrade my MacBook Pro to a dedicated power desktop. I'm a photographer and video editor. So I need some real power and lots of memory. I'm still using my old Apple screen and some firewire devices. I want to make a fast computer while keeping it on a budget of around $2500 AUD Love to hear if this build works and if possible where I could save some money.

Part Type		Price
CPU	Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor	385
CPU Cooler	Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler	149
Motherboard	Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD7 TH	640
Memory	Corsair CML16GX3M2A1600C10 Vengeance Low Profile 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 Mhz CL10 XMP Performance Desktop Memory Kit Black	244
Case	Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl)	148
Power Supply	Corsair HX750	149
HDD	SATA 6Gb / s 256GB SSD	255
Wifi	TP-LINK TL-WDN4800 N900 Wireless PCI Express Adapter	$45
Graphics Card	Gigabyte N770OC-4GD 4G GTX 770 PCI-E VGA Card	495
			TOTAL PRICE $2511

Doesn't a Z87 board require a haswell CPU like the 4770k?

JuanLobo said:

Doesn't a Z87 board require a haswell CPU like the 4770k?

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Yes, a socket 1155 CPU wil not work/fit in an 1150 motherboard. He should get the 4770K.

Thanks guys, I am all very new this this. This machine will be my very first build. I read up a lot about all the different parts and combinations in an attempt to make a working machine. So I'll change out the Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor for a Intel® Core™ i7-4770K Processor
(8M Cache, up to 3.90 GHz)


Any other issues or suggestions for this build guys?

trs96 said:

Yes, a socket 1155 CPU wil not work/fit in an 1150 motherboard. He should get the 4770K.

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Thanks Guys,

I'll buy the 4770K


The only other question I have before I buy all these parts is concerning the compatibility of my Graphics Card. Will it work with my setup? I'm not sure how the relationship works with the other part. I dont want to make my first build a lemon.

Cheers,

Matt