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Suggestions for new build

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Building a new PC for my father and looking for any ideas or tips you guys can add. Disregard the total listed on partpicker as im reusing some of the items. real total is like $845

1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc
Stock Trading
2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?
$900 shipped
3) Which country do you live in? If the U.S, please tell us the state and city if possible.
US 83201
4) What exact parts do you need for that budget? CPU, RAM, case, etc. The word "Everything" is not a valid answer. Please list out all the parts you'll need.
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/tricyclthief/saved/by4BD3

5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model.
Reusing the Video card, PSU, Case and cpu cooler
6) Will you be overclocking?
its not planned
7) What is the max resolution of your monitor? What size is it?
Looking to start with 2 standard 1080p monitors around 22-24" might add 3rd down road
8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
within the next week
9) What features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Firewire? Crossfire or SLI support? USB 3.0? SATA 6Gb/s? eSATA? Onboard video (as a backup or main GPU)? UEFI? etc.
Nothing fancy
10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If so, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit?
Win 7 64bit
 
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Nice combo/setup! I would say consider something better than a Bronze PSU, but it will probably do just fine for that for many years to come...

EDIT: Also, for something that's only used for stock trading, you might want to look at an APU setup by AMD. Starts with the A6 and goes to the A10, IIRC. It is a single "processor" that contains the cpu and gpu. So, that could save a lot of money and give a similar results for someone using it for stock trading only...
 
Thanks for the suggestion the psu im using in the build is actually a corsair HX650 650W gold series. couldnt find it in the list so selected one close. the radeon 7870 is actually my current gpu and im gonna upgrade to probably a r9 290x so giving that one to my dad. Any other suggestions as far as different cpu/mobo combos etc? im currently using an i5 2500k so not really sure whats a good non overclocking cpu for the money.
 
Yeah thats not going into the new build. Just looking for a build that will support up to 3 monitors and be used mostly for stock trading, surfing etc. wont be used for gaming but also dont want to go super cheap and effect quality. want this to last my father for few yrs
 
I would not go with the Pro4 on account of the location of its 8Pin connector: It's located top middle of the motherboard where a lot of cases do not have openings nor many PSUs have 8Pins EPS12V connectors that are that long. As such, it makes for really ugly and inefficient cable management. I'd spend the extra cash for the Z97 Extreme4 version since it does not have that flaw.

I recommend getting a SSD as that will make a huge difference in the overall responsiveness of the PC. I would look at these SSDs:
$75 - Crucial MX100 128GB SSD
$87 - Samsung 840 Evo 120GB SSD
$115 - Crucial MX100 256GB SSD
$130 - Samsung 840 Evo Series 250GB SSD

Case wise, I recommend looking at these other better quality and better looking cases instead:
$60 - Corsair Carbide Series 200R ATX Case
$63 - Corsair Graphite Series 230T Black ATX Case
$75 - Corsair Graphite Series 230T Black w/ Window ATX Case
$100 - Corsair Carbide Series 400R ATX Case
$100 - NZXT Phantom PHAN-001WT White Full Tower ATX Case
$100 - Corsair Carbide Series 500R ATX Case

The CPU, HSF, the PSU (specifically the Corsair HX750 you mentioned) and that video card are fine.
 
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