Last build 1998, need a new $1000-1200 gaming rig for upcoming Thief. Help an old man out.

mustangvxd

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I'm going to build this system before thief is released.

System is primarily used for gaming and some random applications such as office (I do watch some video but not movies on this system). I typically play games such as Diablo 3, dishonoured, and eagerly anticipating Thief.

I can reuse:
2tb WD black internal hdd
24x Samsung SATA dvd burner
2 tb External HDD in thermaltake enclosure

I do not need a monitor or peripherals. (but will be using a multiple monitor setup *1 to 2 more* similar to my current ASUS VH242H)

- I would like the system to be very quiet (not opposed to corsair hydro series)
- I will probably not be OC'ing but I may dable once i'm comfortable with the PC (so i'd like to keep my options open if possible)
- I'd like to use Win 7, but will use win 8 OEM if it is advantageous.
- I'd also like to put in a bluray burner if possible (within budget but not necessary at all), and a higher end sound card (xonar series) to pair up with my Schiit Magni/Modi, HiFiMan HE400 headphone setup.
- I definitely want to use an SSD as the main drive
- I'm not opposed to using 2 video cards in SLI
- Case looks are not a concern although black would be nice.

Suggestions with pc part picker would be very welcome. I've been out of touch with current gen parts and compatibility.


Thank you very much to anyone who can help me out.

Mustang


PS. I'm willing to put in a few hundred more to the budget if necessary but do not want to go over 1500




 
Solution
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/27GhF
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/27GhF/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/27GhF/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($192.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Extreme3 ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Mushkin Chronos Deluxe 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($169.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($298.99 @ Amazon)
Sound Card: Asus Xonar Essence STX 24-bit 192 KHz Sound Card ($155.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Phantom (Black) ATX...
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/27GhF
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/27GhF/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/27GhF/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($192.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Extreme3 ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Mushkin Chronos Deluxe 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($169.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($298.99 @ Amazon)
Sound Card: Asus Xonar Essence STX 24-bit 192 KHz Sound Card ($155.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Phantom (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($102.59 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 850W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($101.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($57.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($82.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1421.45
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-24 12:03 EST-0500)

should fit ur request well :)

 
Solution
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($225.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U14S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($69.99 @ Mwave)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($173.56 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($329.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Nanoxia Deep Silence 2 ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: OCZ Fatal1ty 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($54.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($82.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1282.47
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-24 12:08 EST-0500)
 

General Mingebag

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Apr 1, 2013
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10,540
Quiet and powerful

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($234.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($92.04 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($134.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($329.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($117.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair RM 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($139.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($58.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit - OEM (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1437.94
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-24 16:19 EST-0500)
 

General Mingebag

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Apr 1, 2013
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10,540
Updated, with sound card:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ Vertex 4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($115.04 @ Mwave)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($329.99 @ NCIX US)
Sound Card: Asus Xonar Essence STX 24-bit 192 KHz Sound Card ($155.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($117.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair RM 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($139.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($58.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit - OEM (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1467.92
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-24 16:52 EST-0500)