Here is the build I have come up with, advice is appreciated on exact parts.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/g7YnNG
Approximate Purchase Date: By the end of 2014
Budget Range: $1500 after rebates, $2000 with monitor
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Programming, Virtual Machines (for programming/testing)
Are you buying a monitor: Yes: budget $500 on the monitor
Do you need to buy OS: No: I already have a new Windows 8 Pro OEM disk
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com, amazon.com, MicroCenter
Location: Chicago, IL
Parts Preferences: I would like an i7 for something that will last and because I run Virtual Machines for programming sometimes. I also plan on getting a front panel card reader so 2 USB3 headers are a must.
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: Prefer no SLI to try and keep it quiet
Your Monitor Resolution: 2560 x 1440
Additional Comments: Quiet is important. I also don't want something any bigger than the Define R4.
Why Am I Upgrading: My 5 year old iMac (which boots exclusively to Windows) just can't keep up with modern games anymore. I need something new and with an SSD boot drive.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/g7YnNG
Approximate Purchase Date: By the end of 2014
Budget Range: $1500 after rebates, $2000 with monitor
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Programming, Virtual Machines (for programming/testing)
Are you buying a monitor: Yes: budget $500 on the monitor
Do you need to buy OS: No: I already have a new Windows 8 Pro OEM disk
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com, amazon.com, MicroCenter
Location: Chicago, IL
Parts Preferences: I would like an i7 for something that will last and because I run Virtual Machines for programming sometimes. I also plan on getting a front panel card reader so 2 USB3 headers are a must.
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: Prefer no SLI to try and keep it quiet
Your Monitor Resolution: 2560 x 1440
Additional Comments: Quiet is important. I also don't want something any bigger than the Define R4.
Why Am I Upgrading: My 5 year old iMac (which boots exclusively to Windows) just can't keep up with modern games anymore. I need something new and with an SSD boot drive.
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