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None of those builds are efficient options. You don't really need more than an Intel Core i5-3570k for your CPU, and an ASRock Extreme6 for your mobo. After that, you should focus more money on GPU and cooling.
 
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Build one appears to be around $2300-$2500\

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC14PE_BK 78.1 CFM CPU Cooler ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V PRO/THUNDERBOLT ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($189.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($110.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 830 Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital WD Black 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($281.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 680 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($432.10 @ TigerDirect)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 680 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($432.10 @ TigerDirect)
Case: NZXT Phantom 630 (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 850W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($134.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $2369.56
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-17 23:56 EDT-0400)

This build is still an overkill build. It has a lot of RAM and an unnecessary i7. But it's more balanced than the builds you posted. I saved some money by buying only 1 BR burner, by halving the RAM, by removing the hex-core CPU and by changing the case, and i spent that money on dual 680's.

 
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An alternative from the red faction:

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CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme6 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($129.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($94.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($433.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($433.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Silverstone FT02S-USB3.0 ATX Mid Tower Case ($229.00 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 1050W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($139.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.94 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $2134.79
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-18 01:00 EDT-0400)
 
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He doesn't need a case.
 
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You play on 1 screen ? Then a 1000$ pc is plenty

Tell us your budget


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Swiftech H220 55.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ Vertex 4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($124.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.19 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($399.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($399.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Switch 810 (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($145.46 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic X Series 850W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($176.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($159.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($159.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($159.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $2414.50
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-18 12:50 EDT-0400)
 
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The reason I wish to build a Super Gaming Computer is because I have the money to do so right now. It's like when you want to buy the car of your dreams but don't have the money and when you can afford it you go ahead to buy it. The second reason is that my brothers are coming over to do some serious gaming while they are here. The third reason I was asking whether or not the builds I suggest where good is because my current mobo/cpu where fried. So since I already most of the parts all I wanted or needed was another mobo, cpu, and graphic cards. So I wanted to purchase a high end mobo, a great cpu, a pair graphic cards. Is it wrong to build a computer of your dreams when you have the money to do so? Could you please help me with the build of my dreams of building Super Gaming Computer? I want to use the Asrock X79 Extreme 11 and the I7 3930k. I would like to know if someone can suggest a great cooling system and a pair of graphic cards to make it all come together. Any other suggestions to make the build run smoothly would help also. Thanks again for everyone's help and suggestions.




 
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But... but... you included a case.
 
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Yes I have everything plus a Full Tower Case except for the Mobo, CPU, SSD's, Cooling System and Graphic Cards. Last night I ordered the Asrock X79 Extreme 11 Mobo, the I7 3930k CPU, 8x240Gb Kingston Hyper X 3k SSD's and wanted to know if the EVGA Geforce GTX 680 FTW Standard 4GB 256bit DDR5's are a great choice for graphic cards?


 
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What do you mean with serious gaming ???
I5-3570k has the same performance as a i7-399999
600$ mobo gives you the same performance as a 100$ motherboard
It just has more features.
8gb ram is enough

Edit: ohh ok you already have the parts....
Should have waited for haswell
Gtx 700 series.
You should have bought a cheaper mobo(i mean 600$ is too crazy)
And buy a gtx titan






PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($999.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Swiftech H220 55.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Cooling MX-2 65g Thermal Paste ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock X79 Extreme11 EATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($595.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($339.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($339.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 512GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($434.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 512GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($434.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital WD Black 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($281.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital WD Black 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($281.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital WD Black 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($281.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital WD Black 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($281.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX Titan 6GB Video Card (4-Way SLI) ($1025.91 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX Titan 6GB Video Card (4-Way SLI) ($1025.91 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX Titan 6GB Video Card (4-Way SLI) ($1025.91 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX Titan 6GB Video Card (4-Way SLI) ($1025.91 @ Newegg)
Sound Card: Asus Xonar Essence STX 24-bit 192 KHz Sound Card ($187.98 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 900D ATX Full Tower Case ($330.57 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 39.9 CFM 120mm Fans ($27.09 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 39.9 CFM 120mm Fans ($27.09 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 39.9 CFM 120mm Fans ($27.09 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 39.9 CFM 120mm Fans ($27.09 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA Classified 1500W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($399.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-B123L/RSBP Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($169.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate Full (32/64-bit) ($288.00 @ Adorama)
Monitor: Asus PB278Q 27.0" Monitor ($617.87 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus PB278Q 27.0" Monitor ($617.87 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus PB278Q 27.0" Monitor ($617.87 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K90 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($125.00 @ Mechanical Keyboards)
Mouse: Razer Mamba 2012 Elite Wireless Laser Mouse ($104.98 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Audioengine A5+ Bamboo 100W 2ch Speakers ($469.00 @ Amazon)
Total: $12624.96
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-18 12:53 EDT-0400)
 
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If you're buying a "dream machine", I strongly, strongly urge you to wait a mere five days. The 780 is supposed to launch on the 23rd, according to what I've heard, and it will be a significant upgrade on the 680.
The 3930k is unneeded overkill, which you will likely be unable to distinguish from a 3570k in terms of performance. That said, if you enjoy burning money, it's not a bad CPU by any measure.
 
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sorry wrong thread:O
 
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The reason I wish to build a Super Gaming Computer is because I have the money to do so right now. It's like when you want to buy the car of your dreams but don't have the money and when you can afford it you go ahead to buy it. The second reason is that my brothers are coming over to do some serious gaming while they are here. The third reason I was asking whether or not the builds I suggest where good is because my current mobo/cpu where fried. So since I already most of the parts all I wanted or needed was another mobo, cpu, and graphic cards. So I wanted to purchase a high end mobo, a great cpu, a pair graphic cards. Is it wrong to build a computer of your dreams when you have the money to do so? Could you please help me with the build of my dreams of building Super Gaming Computer? I want to use the Asrock X79 Extreme 11 and the I7 3930k. I would like to know if someone can suggest a great cooling system and a pair of graphic cards to make it all come together. Any other suggestions to make the build run smoothly would help also. Thanks again for everyone's help and suggestions.







I'm not discouraging you from buying a high-end computer. I'm trying to guide you into the right direction. A 3930K is unnecessary when a 3570K will do just a well or better for gaming. An extreme11 is way overpriced unless you're building a rig with 4 GPUs.




For the same price or less, you can get a build with an i7, a great motherboard and two 680s, which will give you much more power than your proposed build. Of course, you can always spend your money on whatever you like, but really, who wants to pay 2.5K for a computer that is outperformed by a 2K well thought out build?
 
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Well said, mate. I second this. OP, we're not trying to give you a worse computer in an attempt to cut costs, we're trying to give you a better computer for the same cost.
 
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Hmm, I see your point and it is well taken. I have to rethink the build. I was planning to do the 4way SLI but I wanted to start out with 2 graphic cards like the Titan's. I will be back later on tonight to purpose a better build and see if that build is okay, thanks.


 
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Ok,
I called the place where I ordered everything from and asked them not to send any of the items I ordered (they didn't have everything in stock so it wasn't a big deal). I gave what everyone told me about building a smarter build a great amount of thought. Like I said I already have a case, ram, hd, ssd, pws, and burners. All I needed was a mobo, graphic card, and cpu. Here is the build I came up with:
motherboard: GIGABYTE G1.Sniper M3 LGA 1155 Intel Z77($170@newegg)
cpu: I7-3770k Ivy Bridge 3.5Ghz ($330@newegg)
memory: 32Gb DDR3 2400 G.SKILL Trident X Series (4 x 8GB) ($310@newegg)
heatsink: Scythe Ninja 3 ($70@Ebay)
ssd: Kingston Hyper X 3k ($120@newegg)
hd: 2x2TB WD Caviar Green ($180@amazon)
video card: 2xEVGA GTX 670 2Gb FTW ($800@newegg)
pws: Thermaltake Toughpower Grand 1200W 80Plus Gold ($250@newegg)
optical drive: 2xWH14NS40 Bluray/Cd/Dvd Writer ($120@newegg)
operating system: Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit OEM ($135@outletpc)
total: $2485 (minus the stuff I already have it really comes out to $1670)






 
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Once again, I urge you to wait. More powerful Intel processors and nVidia GPUs are literally days away.
 
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when they do come out please let me know, thanks.


 
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The 780 will be out on the 23rd, Haswell on June 3rd. Not sure when non-stock 780s will start appearing, though.
 
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