Given the OP's stated goals, he absolutely
does need a Z87 motherboard, as that is how he will get the best usage. In addition, for rendering work (even Photoshop) I would recommend going for 8GB
or 16GB of higher-clocked memory than 1600MHz.
Here's the build I'd propose, though it's much more expensive than Notarget's, which is adequate for your basic needs:
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CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($309.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: NZXT HAVIK 140 90.3 CFM CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-PRO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($189.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($164.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($118.30 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($518.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 330R ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Quiet Edition 39.9 CFM 120mm Fan ($14.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Quiet Edition 39.9 CFM 120mm Fan ($14.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan ($18.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($94.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1604.19
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-05 03:14 EST-0500)
1) The change in board is for stability purposes, as the PRO has a more refined power phase design than the Killer;
2) the GTX780's RAM size is going to be useful for rendering work;
3) the RE3 is good, but I suspect that the Caviar Black will be a better choice in the long run;
4) I included 3 case fans to improve airflow, as that seems to be an issue where you are.
You can get a perfectly viable gaming/workstation PC for a few hundred $ less, but I feel that this is going to be a quality build for your purposes.