I'd love some help with a $1700-$1800 gaming build.

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I'd like to get the best i can in the $1700-$1800 price range including a monitor.

This will be in australian dollars

I move around alot so i'd like a bit of portability.

I think the whole idea of overclocking is cool so i'd like to do some.

A few things i'd like to see in the system.

16 Gb of RAM

A gtx 780

I like the look of the Cooler Master Storm Scout 2

I don't really know any good monitors.

I have no idea what cpu cooler to use for this system.

I have a spare operating system.

I am really thankful for any help i get.

 
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16GB of RAM is a waste for gaming. So you're probably looking at something like this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($275.00 @ PCCaseGear)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($88.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($189.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($108.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($109.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive...
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16GB of RAM is a waste for gaming. So you're probably looking at something like this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($275.00 @ PCCaseGear)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($88.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($189.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($108.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($109.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($689.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Scout 2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($119.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($179.00 @ PLE Computers)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($23.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $1848.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-28 18:15 EST+1100)
 
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I basically agree with g-unit about the 16GB RAM. On top of that, your budget really isn't going to allow it (unless you have an OS? But the money could still be put elsewhere).

Anyway, since you asked for some portability, I made a Micro ATX Build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($275.00 @ PCCaseGear)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master RR-T4-18PK-R1 70.0 CFM Rifle Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($122.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($119.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($689.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: Silverstone SST-PS07B MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($88.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($23.00 @ CPL Online)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($108.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Monitor: Dell S2240L 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($179.00 @ PLE Computers)
Total: $1805.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-28 18:49 EST+1100)
 
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In that case you have options that range from pocketing the money, getting 16GB RAM you want, getting a superior case and CPU cooler for better noise insulation and heat control for overclocking, getting an SSD for faster boot and load times, getting a better/bigger monitor, or grabbing a 780 Ti. The latter option below:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($275.00 @ CPL Online)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master RR-T4-18PK-R1 70.0 CFM Rifle Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($122.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($119.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card ($819.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: Silverstone SST-PS07B MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($88.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer
Monitor: Dell S2240L 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($179.00 @ PLE Computers)
Total: $1804.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-29 10:19 EST+1100)
 
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You'd seriously trust a GTX 780TI to a Corsair CX? Sorry but of all the places I'd cut corners, that ain't one of 'em. The Corsair CX series have a reputation for not being able to handle the loads required by high end video cards (or in some cases, ANY video cards).
 
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*shrug*, I always see CX get well rated and would be a Tier 3 model under this. Not the best, but I think adequate.
 
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I see. May I ask why? It has 80 Plus Bronze Certification so the 600w number shouldn't be bs and it has protections so that if it craps out it doesn't take the system down with it (product link, scroll to bottom). Maybe by being a cheaper PSU there is a greater likelihood it dies in year 4 but I think, given the other features, that's a cuttable corner without betting the farm.
 
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The Corsair CX series are made by Channel Well who do not have a good reputation among PSU OEMs. They're known for using shoddy capacitors that can't handle the power loads required by high end GPUs. And pairing a $700 video card with a $50 power supply just makes absolutely no sense. It'd be like buying a $90,000 Nissan GT-R and spending 3 cents on spark plugs and brake pads. If you're going Corsair the TX, HX or AX series are the way to go, avoid the CX.
 
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