$1000-$1200 Gaming PC (First Time Builder)

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Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: this week (the closer the better)

This week

Budget Range: (e.g.: 300-400) Before / After Rebates; Before / After Shipping

I would like to keep in the $1000-$1200 range, but I want to get my money's worth. Might be able to go over with peripherals.

System Usage from Most to Least Important: (e.g.: Folding@Home, gaming, surfing the internet, watching movies)

gaming, schoolwork, livestreaming, watching movies

Are you buying a monitor: Yes / No

Yes

Parts to Upgrade: (e.g.: CPU, mobo, RAM) **Include Power Supply Make & Model If Re-using**

Everything

Do you need to buy OS: Yes / No
Please note that if you're using an OEM license of Windows, you will need a new one when buying a new motherboard.

Yes

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: (e.g.: newegg.com, ncix.com -- to show us selection & pricing)

newegg.com/ncix.com/amazon.com whichever has the best deal.

Location: City, State/Region, Country - we need to know where these parts are being assembled and whether there are good store-only deals available

Near Green Bay Wisconsin, not near a Microcenter at all.

Parts Preferences: by brand or type (e.g.: I would like to upgrade to Intel CPU)

Windows 8

Overclocking: Yes / No / Maybe

Maybe, haven't decided yet, but it would be nice to have the option.

SLI or Crossfire: Yes / No / Maybe

Maybe in the future, but I will likely just need to upgrade by then.

Your Monitor Resolution: (e.g.: 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1920x1080, 1920x1200 or if you're upgrading please state what you'd want to get)

1920x1080

Additional Comments: (e.g.: Need to have a window and lots of bling, I would like a quiet PC. Please also list specific software or games you're using)

I would like a case with a window (preferably), and a system that will stay cool.

And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: (e.g. I'm having trouble running game X or my PSU broke)

My laptop monitor died on me, and I always wanted a gaming PC, so now is my chance.
 
Solution
Total $1,183

Case - $75 - Corsair 500R White http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139010
PSU - $120 Corsair TX850 V2 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139022

MoBo - $140 - ASUS Z87 A http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131981
CPU - $240 - Intel Core i5-4670k http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116899

RAM - $73 - (2 x 4GB) Muskin CAS 9 DDR3-1866 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226219

Cooler - $30 - CM Hyper 212 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835709011

GFX - $260 - Gigabyte GTX 760 Windforce http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125465...