Ultra pc build. Part recommendations?

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Hello TomsHardware community, I am putting together a VERY high end build for a buddy of mine. He into heavy gaming, editing and rendering so a beast system is only adequate. Hes getting it within the week so advice is useful. He prefers not to go over $3000 but is a aesthetics nut(hence the sleeved wiring) any advice is apprecated as to the parts list but this is what i came up with...



PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/159w5
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/159w5/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/159w5/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($249.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus V Gene Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($119.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($127.19 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial M4 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($184.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($663.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 350D Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($104.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Performance Edition 63.5 CFM 120mm Fan ($14.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 High Performance Edition (2-Pack) 62.7 CFM 120mm Fans ($26.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan ($18.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan ($18.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($127.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($55.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($129.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($266.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($266.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Logitech G710 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Mouse: Corsair Vengeance M65 Wired Laser Mouse ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Other: ASUS Orion Pro ($109.99)
Other: Cyberlink powerDVD 13 ultra ($94.95)
Other: professional individually sleeved red cable kit ($79.99)
Total: $3228.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-11 02:47 EDT-0400)
 
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You should use a Haswell chip (i7-4770K) and a Z87 motherboard. Alternatively, if he's really that into editing and rendering then you might think about basing the build around Sandy Bridge - E parts.

Also, ff you're friend really cares about aesthetics, it seems like a waste to spend so much on the hardware and then go with a very inexpensive case.
 
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Yeah I also think it's a big fail to get a 105$ case and 80$ sleeved cable. I would rather get a 185$ case. I would also step down to GTX770/7970 GHz Ed. In order to buy a third monitor. In my opinion Eyefinity is a much better experience than an extra 10fps when it's already over 60 maxed out.
 
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He wants a small form factor build, doesn't like the monster cases that ATX uses. By his standards, the 650d is too big
 
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If you really want a small form factor then the 350D is actually pretty good. Also consider the Silverstone SG09 of SG10 and the Lian Li PC-A04. I also really like the Silverstone Fortress FT03 but they're not for everybody.

Otherwise take a look at the Corsair 650D, the Silverstone TJ0E-4, and the Lian Li PC-V700.

Also, as a side note, have you looked at the new Corsiar Vengence keyboards? They're all mechanical switches and look very nice.
 
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