PCPartPicker part list:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3ijUv
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3ijUv/by_merchant/
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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($227.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($30.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($80.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($515.19 @ B&H)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: XFX 850W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($119.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1226.08
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-29 00:57 EDT-0400)
gtx 780 to run games at max
psu of 850w for future sli