First build in a long time.

Hey all! I am conisdering which parts I want to use in my desktop. I used to be into gaming way back in the day when a 512mb Nvidia card was the next big thing. I wound up in the army, and now I am going back to school. I am taking a master degree in Cyber security, with concentration in ethical hacking and data network security.

I have to write large programs that really tax my laptop, so I am looking to build a really decent desktop that has enough power to do anything I want, when i want to do it. Im also looking for durability. I dont really intend on gaming at all. I am very open to suggestions and critiques. Also, I want to keep the cost down under 1k. Thanks all!

These are the pieces I am considering:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136276

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811353064

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128509

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182188

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104458 X4

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113352

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835856005

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202113

To put it bluntly, very bad build. An i5 would be much better than that AMD, that GPU is very old, the PSU is way overkill, and the case isn't good.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-E ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($91.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($44.49 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($71.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card ($169.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Rosewill CHALLENGER ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.75 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($100.00)
Monitor: Asus VN248H-P 23.8" Monitor ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($26.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $949.04
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-01 18:19 EDT-0400

If you don't like that case, choose another one, but make sure its from NZXT, Corsair, or Fractal Design (there are other good ones, but I would stick to those 3). You make not need a new monitor, keyboard, or mouse, but if your current monitor is less than 1080p, get a new one. If your KB and mouse are over 3 years old and cost under $40, get new ones. Also, if you don't need a lot of storage, get a 250/500 (256/512) GB SSD.

Awesome, Se thats what I was afraid of, the tech has changed so much, I wanted to make sure. I do need the storage, however, I dont have a monitor yet but i am looking at getting one of the new curved screen ones.Ill redo it and see what I come up with based on your suggestions and Ill repost it.

I'd go with 2 monitors if I were you, from the sound of what you'll be doing you might need it. If you're going to go with the 2 monitor setup, you'll need an HDMI converter for the GTX 960 as it only supports one DVI or VGA (can't remember right now) display. Good luck!