1500-2000 max gaming rig and video editing

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I'm from Aus. Would like to use au.pcparticker instead. Would also like an ASUS VCARD and ASUS mobo. i7 with 16 G ram
 
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($389.00 @ CPL Online)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($39.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($195.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Gaming Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($189.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($108.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.00 @ PLE Computers)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290 4GB Video Card ($569.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: NZXT Source 530 ATX Full Tower Case ($109.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($189.00 @ PLE Computers)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($21.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($115.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $1992.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-07 15:11 EST+1000)
 
The above build is similar to what I would recommend. I prefer NVidia cards because they support the upcoming G-Sync monitors and a few other reasons.

G-Sync is a game changer and anyone investing heavily in a gaming PC should keep that in mind.

Seriously, here's some links:
Linus (techtips): http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1ardjg_nvidia-g-sync-tech-preview-linus-slick-s-impressions_tech

Article: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1ardjg_nvidia-g-sync-tech-preview-linus-slick-s-impressions_tech

For this reason I recommend a GTX780 (EVGA 967MHz, Asus or similar with good reviews)
 
My build went slightly over (2050au), but you can use it as a guide along with the first build to look at the differences and make your own choices on individual components:
http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/3npUa

I put in a Noctua cooler that will run quieter. I have a similar Noctua cooler and have owned a Cooler Master Hyper Evo as well. The Evo has plenty of cooling but the fan is still audible especially under load converting video.
 


Some constructive criticism on the above build:
You did not include:

a) an SSD,
b) a DVD burner, or
c) Windows

The SSD isn't essential, but I wouldn't personally build an expensive PC without one. Also, by having two drives (SSD and hard drive) you can make a backup Image of the Windows drive (SSD) to Restore in case of problems. I've done so twice (bad SSD, then key-logging malware).

*I use Acronis True Image to make backup Images. You can get a free (no automatic backups) version if you get a WD or Seagate drive. Seagate names it DiscWizard or something like that (WD from WD site; and Seagate from Seagate site).
 

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You don't know wether he has replied yet or not so neither of us knows if he actually wants an OS. Btw he could have a portable DVD reader/writer laying around. But it's true the SSD should be inside.

How about this that's why I said he could drop to a GTX 780 instead of the TI:

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/3oEqh


 

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Do you think the W8.1 is essential for a nice new gaming pc or is it ok to stick with W7? I have heard nothing but bad things about W8 in general.
 

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Start by making a new thread. But it comes down to matter of preference. Windows 8.1 tends to use multi core CPUs better than Windows 7 if you had an AMD FX series CPU 6 or more cores I think it wold be better to use windows 8.1 also if one has an old motherboard it would probably be better to use windows 7.