New gaming computer - first time build

[Virulenter]

I have been using laptops for the last several years and am looking to move back to a desktop. I've searched around the web and the sites that will let you customize all either seem really shady or way overpriced. So... I'm considering trying to build a gaming computer, this would be a first time build for me.

Approximate Purchase Date: No specific date, this is more of a want than a need
Budget Range: Could spend up to $2500 but don't have too.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Games (primarily WOW, D3, Borderlands 2, Steam junk), Web Programming, Office (spreadsheets/word), Music/streaming video
Are you buying a monitor: Yes
Do you need to buy OS: Yes, was thinking Windows 8.1
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg or Amazon, or any trustworthy site
Location: Norman, Oklahoma, USA
Parts Preferences: No specific preference
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe

Additional Comments: Really I'm looking for a setup that will last me 3+ years without having to upgrade parts repeatedly during that time and will play games at higher settings without catching the house on fire.

I put together the part list below. I used the 4770K expecting that I would wait and buy the 4790K instead, since the price should be the same (roughly). If you would be so kind as to show me pieces that should/could be replaced (better quality or better price) or have a build that would fit what I'm looking for a lower price that would be great.

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

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($314.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 240M 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($91.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($115.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($159.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($134.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($55.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($679.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Raidmax Vampire ATX Full Tower Case ($142.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CSM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VX279Q 60Hz 27.0" Monitor ($257.58 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N53 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($27.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Logitech G105 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($39.53 @ Amazon)
Total: $2206.94
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-09 23:01 EDT-0400)

Thanks!

 

[g-unit1111]

First off - don't purchase that case. Raidmax cases are truly horrible, among the worst of the worst. Second if you have a $2500 budget you should really look at going SLI, it would be pointless not to - at the very least not to even prepare for a future SLI setup - on that budget. You also won't really use an i7 or 16GB of RAM to it's full extent for gaming. I think I would scrap most of the proposed rig and go with something like this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($233.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Thermaltake Water 3.0 Extreme 99.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($108.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME6 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($153.00 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M550 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($156.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($55.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Superclocked ACX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($479.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Superclocked ACX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($479.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 Blackout with Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($116.66 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($23.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $2070.54
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-09 23:28 EDT-0400)

- Way better case and power supply
- GTX 780 in SLI
- Better SSD (although nothing wrong with Samsung 840 Evo - I use one)
- Better liquid cooler
- Dropped i7 for i5 and 16GB of RAM in favor of SLI setup

That gives you $400 to add whatever monitor, keyboard and mouse you want.