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Yeah...you won't be getting two 770s ($800) with a monitor/os/mouse/keyboard ($350-$475) all under $1500 unless you get some low-quality parts which is not recommended.
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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($147.54 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($46.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Plextor M5S Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($65.58 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Galaxy GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($399.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VH238H 23.0" Monitor ($134.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm QuickFire Rapid Wired Gaming Keyboard ($71.66 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Logitech G400 Wired Optical Mouse ($46.99 @ Expansys US)
Total: $1587.66
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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-Dropped down from an i7 to i5. Games won't utilize the i7's hyperthreading so an i7 is a waste of money.
-Dropped down to a cheaper motherboard. you don't need a workstation motherboard.
-Dropped down to a good $30 air cooler. You obviously won't be able overclock as well but it can still overclock.
-Cheaper SSD and HDD.
-Dropped a GTX 770. It won't fit,
-Better psu, 80+ gold.
-Dropped the 144hz monitor to a 60hz monitor.
 
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I found a way to get my original build for just $2,000! Now I need to drop it by $500, help?
 
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Nevermind, mis-calculated by a lot. It's still 2.5K
 
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How much FPS would I get on a game like BF4? Ultra settings
 
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wait... What? Only one game a year? Well then I would just grab a mid range setup at most then upgrade to another mid range card in another two years or so. I'm thinking i5 + 7850 + 8gb ram...

Going for super high end when you only get one game a year is (no offense) retarded and a pure waste of money.

 
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You're buying a single 24inch monitor and going for SLI, no point. A single 770 should just about max out any game on a 24 inch monitor.

Also, as stated, an i7 has no real benefits over an i5 for gaming purposes. A lot of parts it looks like you just picked the most expensive thing available.

I like realchaos' build a bit, but you can probably drop the PSU to a Corsair TX 650 V2 and save even more money, it will more than easily run a 770 and every thing else.
 
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I think my parents will allow me too purchase something for $1,800. I upgraded to a 780 and some other things. http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Arth/saved/1NnN
 
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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($55.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($65.58 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($648.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: PC Power & Cooling Silencer Mk III 850W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VH238H 23.0" Monitor ($134.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm QuickFire Rapid Wired Gaming Keyboard ($71.66 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Logitech G500 Wired Laser Mouse ($47.45 @ Amazon)
Total: $1846.59
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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-Better cpu cooler (dual rad)
-Cheaper RAM.
-Cheaper 780, EVGA is one of the best NVIDIA manufacturers.
-Black case. It will look better, IMHO.
-Slightly bigger psu for the GTX 780. Also modular and 80+ gold.
-Laser mouse.
 
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I'm thinking of purchasing this system in the near future its not exactly bleeding edge but it gives decent overclocking and theres little overkill. It only has one card but the 770 wont give any problems and you can buy another one down the road.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/17OYm

 
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It's just a suggestion, I did say a little overkill. I prefer the i7 because i'll actually be using it for purposes other than gaming and I added blu-ray because sadly I own a few but you make good points. The motherboard is the best value for buck right now so to me it makes sense to build around it instead of scraping the bottom of the barrel and regretting it later, honestly I'm still thinking of going with the deluxe just because of thunderbolt.

 
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How's this? http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Arth/saved/1NnN
 
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I would get a cheaper gpu and get an ssd, remove the pseudo watercooling solution that is infamously known for breaking down and ruining systems and get a proper heatsink instead. Also, are you sure you need that case and those peripherals? Why not get something a little cheaper and buy a proper psu so the next time you upgrade you wont need to spend the extra buck.
 
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^You can always add a SSD later on easily, but getting a cheaper gpu now and regretting it will cost a lot more to upgrade the gpu.
The Corsair H100i isn't known for breaking down. It's a good quality closed loop water cooler. Not as good as custom water coolers, but its a lot cheaper and requires less work. I do agree on getting a slightly bigger psu in case he plans to SLI. However, if he doesn't plan to SLI, then it's a good psu.

So basically, everything looks good but you might want to add a bigger psu if you plan to SLI.
 
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How big?
 
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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/17Rou
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/17Rou/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/17Rou/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($127.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($57.60 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($65.58 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($395.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($395.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1606.04
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-18 18:33 EDT-0400)

Well if you're willing to pay a few extra bucks mate. You can get this, and this will give you 40% more performance than a 1k titan GPU.

This will come to 1581$ if you can get to microcenter mate. Right around your budget. Honestly, i think this is the best performance for the budget.

Oh and the PSU should be enough. It leaves you around 100 watts for OC atm. Should be fine unless you do some really really really intense OC. Then in which case, it's a easy 20-30$ upgrade to a 850 watts

There's no way to keep that monitor and stay at around 1500$. I gave you all the best deals and sales atm, and that's the really only way to keep the two 770s. Unless you drop a 770, you won't have money to buy mouse + keyboard + monitors
 
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^I just wouldn't get that psu. The Corsair builder/CX series are decent quality at best. It's more meant for budget builds because the 430/500w versions are so cheap. If you want to risk all these expensive parts with a somewhat decent quality psu just to save like $30, then I guess...

@OP: To sli GTX 780s, I would recommend a 850w psu. You can get a 750w, but after you overclock you will be very very close to hitting 750w. Better safe than sorry.
 
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Yea i read about some PSU of the cx failing. However, they're having a sale atm so it's not just 20-30$ anymore. It's like a 100% increase in the price of the PSU.

I thought it should be alright. Because corsair is a good brand for PSU and have a 3 year warranty. I think they should replace any parts they fry, since it'll be their PSu's fault??? Correct me if i'm wrong though, but that would be logical. It should still be good, because on Newegg and Amazon they generally got 4-5 stars for most cases.

Hmm i guess it would be cutting it close if you're doing some intense OC. But again, i picked this because of the 1500$ budget, i could make so many upgrades. Such as a better (quality) not performance MOBO, a better SSD, a seasonic PSU, and so many more upgrades. But again, due to your budget, i'm giving you decent parts where there are sales. And GREAT GREAT parts where it'll effect the performance, such as the SLI 770 and 4670k
 
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