Updated 3K Gaming Rig!

Dylan Patel

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CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Swiftech H220 55.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($139.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.40 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.40 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($219.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($659.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Trooper ATX Full Tower Case ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Aerocool Shark 120mm Red 82.6 CFM 120mm Fan ($11.98 @ Outlet PC)
Case Fan: Aerocool Shark 120mm Red 82.6 CFM 120mm Fan ($11.98 @ Outlet PC)
Case Fan: Aerocool Shark 120mm Red 82.6 CFM 120mm Fan ($11.98 @ Outlet PC)
Case Fan: Aerocool Shark 120mm Red 82.6 CFM 120mm Fan ($11.98 @ Outlet PC)
Power Supply: SeaSonic X Series 850W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($154.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus PB278Q 27.0" Monitor ($569.35 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse ($57.24 @ Amazon)
Total: $2711.18
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-23 11:53 EDT-0400)

Thanks to the amazing feedback from all you guys I have nearly finished my ultimate rig :D

The only thing left is a mobo.

I am thinking about a good mobo that works well with my black/red theme, I am looking at:

1) Asrock Extreme 6

2) Gigabyte ud4h or ud5h

3) MSI z87 gdh5

I have a budget of 300 bucks and need a good mobo that supports everything in my rig

Thanks
 
Best $300 (well $305) is the Asus P8Z77 WS
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131822

But this combo in build below is hard to ignore .... And since you don't mention anything but gaming the 4770k not helping you any

Given that temperature is no longer the limiting factor in overclocking, I don't really see a cost / benefit for liquid cooling

Get RAM in matched sets..

$280 for Case and PSU is a lot .... Corsair 500R gets better reviews and is plenty big enough, HX850 is easy match for Seasonic model

For my money, at $3k Is want SLI, 3 monitors and Id want to be able to watch Blue Ray .... Anyway, not telling ya to change everything but look at the various pairings below (i.e MoBo / CPU, Case / PSU, etc) which include a lot of combo discounts. Ya wont like all of em, but 1 or 2 may tickle ya fancy..

Case - $183 - Corsair 500R White http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1327117
$20 combo discount $25 coupon code for case, $17.00 coupon code for PSU, $45 MIR
PSU - incl. w/ above - Corsair HX850 included with above

MoBo - $370 - ASUS Z87 Pro http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1352787
CPU - incl. w/ above - Intel Core i5-4670k Included w/ above and MoBo has built in wireless, $100 combo discount and $10 off w/ promo code Z87MB617, ends 6/30

RAM - $140 - (2 x 8GB) Muskin CAS 9 DDR3-1855 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226382

Cooler - $80 - Phanteks PH-TC14 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835709011
TIM - $7 - Shin Etsu http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835150080

GFX - $400 - Gigabyte GTX 770 Windforce http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125462
GFX - $400 - Gigabyte GTX 770 Windforce Same

HD - $160 Caviar Black 2TB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136792
SSD - $250 - Samsung 840 Pro 256GB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147193

DVD Writer - $54 - Asus Blue Ray Burner http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135252

Monitor - $280 ASUS VG248QE Black 23" 144 Hz Monitor http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236313
Monitor - $280 ASUS VG248QE Black 23" 144 Hz Monitor
Monitor - $280 ASUS VG248QE Black 23" 144 Hz Monitor

OS - $90 - Win 8-64
 
That is very bad balanced for a gaming rig (price/performance wise), you have really misunderstood the principals of buying a gaming PC. GPU horse power is what you should be aiming at and it simply seems as if it is everything else you're interested in than the most important component for a gaming rig.

Not to say anything is awful, it is quite a nice rig. I would however focus more on what it is important, and that is performance.
 

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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/19pn3
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(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-23 12:55 EDT-0400)





CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Swiftech H220 55.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($139.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-GD65 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($177.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 830 Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($194.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($409.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($409.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Switch 810 (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($145.46 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional Gold 850W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($160.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: BenQ XL2420T 120Hz 24.0" Monitor ($349.00 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Das Keyboard Model S Ultimate Wired Standard Keyboard ($111.16 @ Mechanical Keyboards)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder Wired Laser Mouse ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $2704.49