Getting a new tower for school

[BendersGreat]

So I recently started a game development program and my parents are funding me a new computer to help me with my work.
I also do a lot of 3d modelling and stuff in after effects in my spare time (and obviously like to play some games)
and I know my budget is around 1500-2000$(cdn)
I know from speaking with my profs that if I were to get something i should look for atleast the following
-Geforce 960 2g or above
-quad i7
-16GB ram
Everything else is kinda up in the air as theres so many choices and I'm not sure as to what to go with.
I've been looking at pcpartpicker . com and would really love to hear someone's input/ideas
Thanks

-Bender

[JungleJuu]

I have a GeForce 960 and it handles most of everything but to this day I still regret not giving the extra bucks for a 970.

[BendersGreat]

good to know, thanks. was thinking of spending most of the budget just on the cpu ,motherboard and video card.

[JungleJuu]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uK0VAPwrnmM

Try seing this, I am trying to selll mine but having problems getting what I think it's worth since my setup is 3 months old.

[Sargent Horse]

You can do awesome things with 1500-2000 dollars. I would say get an i5-4460 with a 970. When I get home I can put a build together for ya.

[BendersGreat]

That would be awesome Sargent Horse! and Jungle that was a helpful vid. seems as though the 970 is prob the best bang for your buck.

also looking for some suggestions on some super sweet cases(around 100ish)

[Neotoad]

I have a GeForce 960 and it handles most of everything but to this day I still regret not giving the extra bucks for a 970.

And yet I regret buying a 970 and not a 980. And now 980 Ti?

[Sargent Horse]

Link XD http://pcpartpicker.com/p/GbPFD3 You could ( and probably should) add more fans to this but that is an opinion thing

[BendersGreat]

Sorry about the late response. Been away for the last few days. I made a few tweaks and may have surpassed my budget a bit but hopefully when i propose it to my mom she doesnt make me downgrade.
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/mark...d/#view=mBDv6h
will keep you updated

[BendersGreat]

also already have a 256 SSD which is why its not included int he build ( and have windows 7)

[Marrv]

Sorry missed this thread, won't post my comments as they won't be any help now. Will be interested to see how you get on!