Upgrade from old Core i7 / Win7 Ultimate for a user with diverse needs

EEsh... I apologize... my <PASTE> didn't work for the content on what I think I need.

Note that I do not know what my form factor is, and the information i've been able to find online is limited.

I also want to keep my case, so that's why I want to know.

I would like to add 32GB of fast system memory, possibly 64.

I would consider both re-using or replacing my current graphics card. Stupid, but I THINK this was a discreet card instead of an on-board/on-chip graphics system... I don't have the computer where I am right now to look.

I think I should be in the Core i5 to Core i7 CPU category, and am perfectly fine considering AMD if it is thought they are just as good. I'd like a decent cache but have no clue if a high cache is actually utilized optimally (if it is worth the extra dough,) or even if my apps can utilize the added capacity in a way that makes the extra expenditure worth my while.

I prefer USB 3.0, if it is actually backwards compatible, and really only need 1-2 USB C connections. I prefer the full-sized port, because I have only a GoPro and a phone that use USB-C.

Forgive me for the early omission. I'll be glad to answer as need be. Thanks again!

Thanks for the quick reply!

I expect to pay around $1000. If will go higher, but would want to see a fast primary drive- likely a SSD that would be sized large enough to run the OS paging and graphics caches; a fast i7 class CPU; 64gb of fast ram minimum; an optical drive, (Blu-Ray is not necessary in the new system,) the HDMI and USB I need; built-in WiFI and an included external antenna (if possible, though I can easily run CAT5 to it,) and a decent sound card that supports 5.1 surround sound at minimum. This may be totally unreasonable at my desired high point of $1500. Note that I do not need "extreme gamer" level graphics; I am more interested in running video that is, at most, the 4k produced by GoPro and Sony action video cameras. I use Adobe Premier for video editing, and I expect some lag in processing times, but this is consumer level versus semi-professional video production.

I hope this makes sense... :)

St. David's, PA - Just outside of Philadelphia.

These seem right on, especially the PowerSpec, with a few issues, I think. (I could only take a quick look for the moment.)

I run dual HDMI based monitors, and none have more than one port.

I want to maintain an optical drive, because I have a lot of wedding photos and other things archived on discs.

I want to be able to add at least one separate HDD to the system, and I actually have three that have very low hours and test good. It doesn't look like these (cases, at least,) will accept more than 1 drive, if even that.

I actually like all three of these

I chose the G707! More than I planned on spending, but for the reasons follow after a quick question:

What is the BEST way to create a baseline recovery "disc"? Of course, there is no optical drive for "disc," and I used a dedicated thumb drive for my HP Laptop for this purpose.

But this is Win10 and a pre-built system- so what is your recommendation for a recovery disc that allows me to re-install the pre-installed Win10 software? At what other points would you recommend making a baseline recovery disc, or is there a better way to capture significant configuration events, such as installation of all my hardware, installation of larger apps like Adobe Suite, and that kind of thing? Do you just keep verifying everything works after every significant change or set of changes? What do you recommend?

I chose the G707 over the others because:

2 available SATA ports on the board. (Maybe no room, but at least I can connect a HDD for file transfer purposes, even if temporarily.)

ATX vs MicroATX (better power management) based on what I read beforehand on a separate site.

Twice the installed RAM

This is just the short list.

I have to try to fire it up today, very excited! Thanks for your advice so far!