$1,280 Gaming PC

Solution
RED RAM and enough power for less $$. Stick with Noctua for quiet and great performance.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.97 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U14S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($55.28 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($65.70 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($79.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($83.98 @ Amazon)
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mckinstryt

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Do you suggest water cooling?

Do you know of any good red colored RAM?

 
RED RAM and enough power for less $$. Stick with Noctua for quiet and great performance.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.97 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U14S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($55.28 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($65.70 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($79.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($83.98 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($319.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1241.84
 
Solution
A little bit more than yours.
Faster RAM
MUCH better CPU cooler that is quiet. The Corsair H100 is NOT quiet at all. But it could fit, the Noctua I added though is just as good as the H100.
PSU is cheaper, better quality though.


PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3EYhh
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3EYhh/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3EYhh/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.97 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($78.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($126.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($79.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($83.98 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($319.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($87.24 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1278.09
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-06 11:32 EDT-0400)
 


YOu know as well as I do that the CX series is too be avoided except for very low cost builds with less power requirement. :heink::no:
 

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So, if the h100 does fit, here is my build(Now at $1300): http://pcpartpicker.com/user/mckinstryt/saved/4B0s
 
I changed a couple things:
Cooler: Noctua is excellent. Swapped for a lighter but still good one.
HDD: I own a WD Black and Blue, and I don't notice a difference. Only time I see it is when I transfer 100+MB and that is rare.
SSD: The EVO is known for being fast and reliable.
PSU: Seasonic is considered the best. This model isn't Gold but it is extremely efficient and semi-modular.
__Review of the Supernova 750W, not so good for the price:
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/EVGA/NEX750G/11.html

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.97 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U14S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($55.28 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($79.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($319.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($129.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1199.16
 

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Thank you, the noctua you listed is 5mm taller than the wider one. My case will support it with only 5mm to spare is this still ok? Or will it look terible
 
Yes, the NH-U14S is 5cm taller than the NH-D14. How about the NH-U12S? Still really excellent performance. If you do go with the NH-D14 it is an amazing cooler. I'm just trying to give you other suggestions.

btw, that case is really big but it looks excellent. If you want a cooler (fans) case then you might want to consider the 450D. It looks the same from the side but mid size which is nice. It has open front fans which I'm guessing will be noisier than the 750D but it'll keep things cooler. The 750D is 65cm taller.