Here is my current rig, I've had it for over 3 years. I'll be coming into about $1,200 that I'm willing to spend on either upgrading my pc or for a new one if it comes to that.

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/kPkK8d

Things I want (to achieve):
SSD for my games load screens
Max game settings for any blizzard game. Especially WoW, in major cities.. I'd want max fps
Ability to record my game play for editing/sharing

i would build a new PC and sell this one on craigs list or something
there arent really any parts worth keeping except for the monitor/mouse/keyboard if they aren't broke

Budget: $1200
More specific use (what games, what programs): blizzard games, max settings max fps, record game play for editing
Planned time until purchase: in 2 weeks
Do you need an Operating System?: yes
Do you have any specific preferred components?: SSD, able to record game play
Do you need a sound or wireless card?: no
Do you want stock cooling or do you plan on overclocking?: open to OC never done before
Do you need a monitor? mouse? keyboard?: maybe another 21" monitor
Zip code/location? (Shipping) 60115

Additional information that may help us assist you:

What are your preferences in case style? (lights, flashy, dull, etc) no
Are you planning to use multiple monitors? Yes
Are you looking for upgrade-ability? No
Do you have any preferred brands? No
Can you reuse any components from an older build? HDD
Is there anything else you think we should know?

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/CKrq4C

Case is more a preference.
Will you be needing a optical drive? I Haven't used one for 2 years

This post was edited by ZwiX on Jul 12 2016 10:39am

I don't think so. But with this I'll be able to run all of my games at max no problem? I'm also looking to record my game play without any frame drop... is that possible with this set up?

/e should I overclock?

This post was edited by Amnesiac on Jul 12 2016 11:30am

Yes to overclocking.

Honestly you'd be fine on a i5 and recording.
On 1080p i HIGHLY doubt you'll drop frames on a blizz game

With a 1070 you will be able to play games like Overwatch on epic/ultra settings at ~180 FPS.

This post was edited by Incendiary on Jul 12 2016 12:03pm

Yeah that would max out all the games and still get the 144fps to sync with 144hz monitors.
You even have a 60Hz monitor, when using Vsync, your card would have an easy time.

So yeah this PC is actually a bit overkill for your needs.
Taking the hardware performance increase the past 7 years into considering.
This system would be relevant even 6 years into the future. And at this point your could most likely just put in a new GPU and the system would do fine for more years to come.
BUT! I can't see into the future, this is based on what happened the past 7 years in hardware.

A new i3 6100 skylake
https://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=Intel+Core+i3-6100+%40+3.70GHz

a 5 year old i7 2700k
http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=Intel+Core+i7-2700K+%40+3.50GHz
This can even be overclocked.

a i7 6700k
https://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=Intel+Core+i7-6700K+%40+4.00GHz

Well maybe I'll try out other games that I normally couldn't with previous computers. Or try multiboxing..Always wanted to try that.

Any other advice? I'll have the money in 2 weeks so unless anything changes, hardware wise, or anything then I'm all good to order?

/e I keep reading about coil whine for the gpu. Should I worry about that or can I prevent that from happening?

This post was edited by Amnesiac on Jul 13 2016 06:16am

If you dont want "coil whine" then buy a GPU with the all in one on it.

You can multibox on an i5 fine if you're speaking about diablo 3.