First gaming computer.

[Sky High]

Hola MMO-C.

I'm looking to build a computer that can handle any recent and upcoming games, but also be able to do video editing.
Budget $1,100-1,200
720-1080P
older games/WoW to Overwatch. max settings/performance
the only other major thing I need is Adobe Premier.
USA, CA.
I'm starting from scratch so I'm looking at the Narwhal build in the monthly setup. but I'm open to other suggestions.
going to need an OS for sure.
need a monitor that runs at 60FPS in the 22-24" area.

thanks for the time and the help!

[truulte]

I think you should go for 6600k+970/390, simply cuz it's the best price/performance combo. Basically swap the 380 out for a 970/390 in the Narwhal build and save up enough money to do so.

[Sky High]

thanks for the pointers! gonna boost this.

[Artorius]

For video editing you might want a i7 for the HT.

With that said, idea number 1:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($242.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($45.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($66.71 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($308.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Dell U2414H 60Hz 23.8" Monitor ($231.99 @ Adorama)
Total: $1150.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-15 19:33 EST-0500

Idea number 2 that lets you OC the CPU for better WoW performance:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($314.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! PURE ROCK 51.4 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.90 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($82.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($66.71 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($308.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Dell U2414H 60Hz 23.8" Monitor ($231.99 @ Adorama)
Total: $1294.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-15 19:34 EST-0500

Build without HT if you don't think that you need it:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($227.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! PURE ROCK 51.4 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.90 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($82.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($66.71 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($308.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Dell U2414H 60Hz 23.8" Monitor ($231.99 @ Adorama)
Total: $1207.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-15 19:35 EST-0500

Skylake build without HT, this is more expensive but you'll be able to re-use the RAM at the next system:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($254.88 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! PURE ROCK 51.4 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.90 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z170A PC MATE ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: Crucial 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($69.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($308.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Dell U2414H 60Hz 23.8" Monitor ($231.99 @ Adorama)
Total: $1245.08
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-15 19:36 EST-0500

And if the video editing part is really important:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($374.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock 3 67.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($74.90 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock X99M Extreme4 Micro ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($168.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($69.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card ($164.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Dell U2414H 60Hz 23.8" Monitor ($231.99 @ Adorama)
Total: $1340.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-15 19:38 EST-0500

[Sky High]

alright, thanks Artorius for the build samples! I went with the $1294 build but I'm curious if I need that much storage off the bat. of if those are meant to be one or the other.

[Artorius]

alright, thanks Artorius for the build samples! I went with the $1294 build but I'm curious if I need that much storage off the bat. of if those are meant to be one or the other.

Normally the SSD for the system and programs, hard drive for files and ridiculously big games that don't really benefit from faster read.

[Sky High]

Normally the SSD for the system and programs, hard drive for files and ridiculously big games that don't really benefit from faster read.

ahh gotcha. alright! thanks again for the help!

[Gouca]

Just get a proper CPU cooler instead of that be quiet!, no point in saving $15 with a K-series CPU and having next to zero overclocking potentiality.

[Deleted]

Just get a proper CPU cooler instead of that be quiet!, no point in saving $15 with a K-series CPU and having next to zero overclocking potentiality.

There is something wrong on that link. It says Rev.A while photo's show Rev.B which is 162mm tall which doesn't fit the case. Either way its better than the pure rock, which is cheaper, at that price point you got the Cryorig H5.