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Go!

Emphasis is on best longterm performance at 1440p.

The 2500$ is for the PC itself. Not including screens, peripherals etc.

I also have a strong emphasis on cooling since I live in a *very* hot part of Japan.

Please be as specific as possible. Just trying to compare some of my current ideas with yours.
 
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You can't!

Technology will change. In fact, DDR4 and a new CPU architecture is coming out soon. You can only do your best to build a system that will get decent performance for about five years before you feel the need to replace it so you can get the features of the new technology that will release in that time frame.
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($338.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming GT ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($191.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($108.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($55.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Dual FTW ACX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($464.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Dual FTW ACX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($464.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 Blackout with Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic X Series 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($147.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1940.38
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-07 12:02 EDT-0400

Edit: Forgot to add a cpu cooler.
 
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Fair enough.

I live in Japan, so I can get most stuff but I do run into issues when it comes to aftermarket parts.

All components included for the PC itself. I already have screens and peripherals. Thanks, will update OP.
 
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Is 8GB ram really sufficient for a ton of multitasking over 2 screens while I game?

Would it be worth it to step those 780s up to a pair of 780tis?

Interesting call on that mobo, I was looking at far pricier stuff.

Would you recommend a water cooler on the CPU? It gets *hot* where I live and want to keep the inside of the case as cool as possible.
 
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Haha I know. Future proofing is such a moving target :|.

My GTX580 lasted me almost 5 years but really starting to see it's limitations now that I've gone up to 1440p.

I am almost definitely going to update by the end of the year. 5 years is about my goal.

 
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Wait for the 800 series.
 
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This is my suggestion :D

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($338.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 295X2 8GB Core Edition Video Card ($1472.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Rosewill THOR V2 ATX Full Tower Case ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000G2 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $2500.37
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-07 12:32 EDT-0400

PS. I worked for NEC in Fukuoka for a few weeks. Its really hot :)
 
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