While we would prefer you to use the PC Perspective Hardware Leaderboard, it is not your only source of information for possible builds.  The Tech Report puts together four recommended builds including a double stuff work station for those doing creative and productive work on their PCs along with the usual delimitations of performance.  You will even find a Core i5 in their recommended media machine.

“In the wake of our big processor roundup, we’ve refreshed TR’s system guide with more finely tuned CPU recommendations, new graphics cards, and motherboards featuring 6Gbps Serial ATA and USB 3.0 connectivity.”

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