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Approximate Purchase Date: If less than 1500 this week, otherwise by December for full build, will order parts as I can though.

Budget Range: (1500-2000) Before Rebates; After Shipping

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, 3d modeling

Are you buying a monitor: No

Parts to Upgrade: Fresh Build

Do you need to buy OS: No

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Any, although I have Amazon Prime.

Location: New Mexico, USA

Parts Preferences: Corsair, ASUS, NVidia

Currently own the Lvl 10 GT Snow case.

Overclocking: Yes

SLI or Crossfire: Maybe

Your Monitor Resolution: Current 1600x900 (2 monitors) - Will upgrade in the future

Will need a keyboard, mouse and others taken care of. I do not need a gaming keyboard per say, would like MX Black switches and 1000 mhz polling.
 
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Gotcha well I'll display 2 possibilities.

1: 2 solid 120hz monitors
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($73.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard...
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I'm not worried about monitors right now. Although I'd be happy to take suggestions for the future. I would say it would be safe to treat the budget as $2400 if you are including monitors as I would like to have 2 of them. How long do you think I would need to wait? It is a little important to get a computer pretty soon. My G74SX is getting a little dated, and I need the a better modeling comp. for school.
 
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For under 1.5k you could go with something like this. However components are fairly likely to be different in December.



PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($73.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($122.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($648.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($129.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1465.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-27 16:00 EDT-0400)

For a keyboard that has cherry mx blacks I'd go with the Ducky Shine 2. I prefer browns myself but everyone is different.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA23C0RY6413&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

However that being said if you could handle a 10 key less design then I'd go with the Cooler Master quick trigger

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-keyboard-sgk4000gkcc1us
 
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Here $1300 before rebates:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($324.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($613.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: PC Power & Cooling Silencer Mk II 950W 80 PLUS Silver Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($88.00 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1314.92
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-27 16:10 EDT-0400)
a single 780 should be maxing every game out there on dual 1600x900 monitors. You can upgrade to dual 780's if its ever needed too.
 
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How large of displays are you looking for? Also, I would recommend a monitor with a stand. Are you looking to extend desktop so you can game on one and do other things on the other or are you spanning games in a 3d surround or eyefinity type environment.
 
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A 750w psu is probably not enough for 2 GTX770's. Furthermore EVGA makes okay power supplies but not great. Better can be done their. Furthermore a single GTX780 is more then enough for 2 displays plus doesn't lock him in in terms of upgrading. On top of that a single card is more stable, and you'll get a more steady amount of performance from one.
 
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Very nice looking and powerful rig.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-PRO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($177.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($398.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($398.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Antec Twelve Hundred V3 ATX Full Tower Case ($164.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II 850W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($82.00 @ Newegg)
Total: $1602.93
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-27 16:16 EDT-0400)
 
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I really haven't heard much about the new Radeon lineup. Maybe AMD is waiting for the new consoles to be released before they start churning out new GPUs again.

On second thought it looks like they're skipping the 8XXX lineup entirely and going straight for the 9XXX: http://www.gamefront.com/amd-radeon-hd9000-october-2013/
 
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I normally read up on johnny guru reviews hes more of the power supply guru in the tech field. A bit more honest then most reviewers on power supplies. On the 1500w model only difference really being the wattage the follow bad comments followed his review. SO considering the cost and the negatives I'd say one could do better.

The Bad:

individually sleeved cables get tangled easily
some build quality issues
expensive
screamin' loud fan at full power
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story7&reid=311
 
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I for sure trust Jonnyguru over anyone else for PSU reviews. If they say it's good, it's good. If they say it's crap, don't touch it with a 10 foot pole.
 
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You are probably right or another revision to their frame latency driver they've been working on. I know they have the new one out but I'm sure they are working on it more. Plus AMD will probably go Nvidia with their new cards at the tail end of this year as well.
 
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After doing a quick Google search I found out that the 8XXX designation are what AMD is giving to their lineup of APUs (even those in the consoles and laptops as well). The 9XXX are the next line of dedicated enthusiast GPUs and they're supposedly due in October.
 
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Extend the desktop. I'm not sure, something higher than what I have. Multi monitors is for multi tasking. I mostly like my render windows to be large, so tools and the like get moved to the other monitor.
 
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Posted a long post... wouldn't go... re-typing it. Tentative build I came up with. I still like your inputs, opening my eyes a little. ^_^

CPU: Intel Core i7-3820 Quad-Core Processor 3.6 GHz 302.27
MOBO: EVGA X79 Dark 399.99
GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX770 Classified 4GB 519.99
RAM: G Skill 16GB (4x4) 2133 119.99
Power Supply: Corsair AXi AX860i Modular Platinum 199.99
Cooling: Corsair H90 Hydro 140mm 84.99
HDs:
Corsair Neutron Series 64GB 6Gbps SATA 3 Exclusive LAMD LM87800 2.5-Inch Synchronous Solid State Drive 89.99
Western Digital WD1002FAEX Caviar Black 1 TB SATA III 7200 RPM 84.99

Total: 1858.43
 
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Gotcha well I'll display 2 possibilities.

1: 2 solid 120hz monitors
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($73.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($122.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($648.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($129.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: BenQ XL2420T 120Hz 24.0" Monitor ($270.00 @ Newegg)
Monitor: BenQ XL2420T 120Hz 24.0" Monitor ($270.00 @ Newegg)
Total: $2005.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-27 16:44 EDT-0400)

2x ASUS pro art displays IPS panels (more expensive for it, however the viewing angles would be 110% better) meaning if you were to move around your room you wouldn't have to worry about losing color. Pre Calibrated to so you don't need to run out and buy a kit to calibrate it.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($73.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($122.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($648.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($129.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus PA249Q 24.0" Monitor ($467.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus PA249Q 24.0" Monitor ($467.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2401.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-27 16:47 EDT-0400)
 
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Holy crap, that looks really good. I'm gonna mull it over and try to pick the best answer. You guys are awesome. If there is anymore input I would love to hear it.

Although what do you think of my self made list? Sorry no links, took from my notepad file.
 
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I would stay away from the 2011 socket personally. You won't get as good of a value going that route. If you went with the 2011 socket I'd get the 3930k and It would be for production work environment type tasks. If you feel like putting out for a good power supply the ax860i is a good option just pricey. I don't have experience with the h90 other than I would make sure you can do 140mm with fans.
 
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You don't need X79 for a gaming rig and you definitely won't come out ahead purchasing a 3820 or a 3930K for that purpose. Also 64GB will barely hold an OS these days.
 
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You can hold win 7 on their just fine but you'd only have 20 some odd gigs left. And you would leave that alone if you went that route I feel 128/256 is the sweet spot.
 
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That's kinda the point, I don't want my programs on my OS HD. But I honestly really like the list you made w/the ASUS monitors. I'm budgeting right now. I'm just gonna mark this as solved.
 
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