BestConfigs: High-End Intel Gaming PC

[jpishgar]

It's that time again! Time to update the Tom's Hardware BestConfigs! Once again, we are opening the field to user recommendations to get the best consensus for the absolute best of the best in each category. Post the best configuration you can put together for the following build category and our editorial team will pick 5 of the best to be put up to a public vote right here in the Systems forum. The top-ranking build will go on to become one of Tom's Hardware BestConfigs and you'll get the credit for having put together a brilliant build with a special credit in the feature article.

Post your entries to this thread for the category of:
High-End Intel Gaming PC

Stay within $2,000 (without shipping) and no need to include OS, monitor, mouse/keyboard. To keep things fair and level the playing field, we ask that you restrict your product links to Newegg or Amazon. Please be sure to format your list of components as follows:

Joe's Crysis 8 Minspec Build
Processor: Component Name and Component Price
Motherboard: Component Name and Component Price
RAM: Component Name and Component Price
Graphics Card: Component Name and Component Price
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Case: Component Name and Component Price
Power Supply: Component Name and Component Price
Cooling: Component Name and Component Price
DVD Burner: Component Name and Component Price

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We encourage users to use PCPartPicker's System Build for speedy construction. Do not post a link to your build, but rather please be sure to export as BBCode for a quick copy/paste as a response here, so users can easily see your component selections.

Good luck, and may the best builds win!

 

[Rafeed Iqbal]

Rafeed's low budget cheapo Crysis/Metro Build

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($78.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Fatal1ty Professional ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($216.49 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($72.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($227.17 @ Amazon)
Storage: Toshiba 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($659.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define XL R2 (Black Pearl) ATX Full Tower Case ($143.58 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: PC Power & Cooling Silencer Mk III 850W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1980.17
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-05 12:39 EDT-0400)

 

[g-unit1111]

G-Unit's "The Crushinator" Build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Swiftech H220 55.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($150.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($409.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($409.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Titanium Grey) ATX Mid Tower Case ($119.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000G2 1000W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($207.04 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1964.92
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-05 14:57 EDT-0400)

You get a pair of GTX 770s in SLI - known to match or beat the $1K Titan. You also get EVGA's flagship Supernova power supply based on Super Flower platform, and it's cooled by a Swiftech H220.

 

[AMD Radeon]

AMD Radeon's dual GTX 770 Build

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Swiftech H220 55.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($150.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($137.68 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($399.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($399.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Phantom (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 850W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($140.78 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($56.23 @ Amazon)
Total: $1937.61
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-05 14:04 EDT-0400)

sorry, no longer radeon card at this price range

 

[Rafeed Iqbal]

G-Unit's "The Crushinator" Build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Swiftech H220 55.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($150.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ Vector Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($134.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($409.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($409.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Titanium Grey) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000G2 1000W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1975.85
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-05 12:57 EDT-0400)

You get a pair of GTX 770s in SLI - known to match or beat the $1K Titan. You get a high quality Noctua CPU cooler. You also get EVGA's flagship Supernova power supply based on Super Flower platform, and it's cooled by a Swiftech H220.

nice build but your only allowed to take prices from amazon and newegg (and theres a small mistake in your description, theres no noctua cooler in your build).

 

[g-unit1111]

nice build but your only allowed to take prices from amazon and newegg (and theres a small mistake in your description, theres no noctua cooler in your build).

Fixed.

 

[bambiboom]

BambiBoom PixelCannon iScream GamaBlaze EarthCrack TurboSignature PlusexTreme MCMLXXXII $$™®£™©™_8.5.13


Processor: Intel Core i5-4670K Haswell 3.4GHz LGA 1150 84W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics BX80646I54670K > $239.99

____ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116899

Motherboard: ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard > $249.99

____ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131976

RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL9D-8GBRL > $69.99

____ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231311

Graphics Card 1: GIGABYTE GV-N770OC-4GD GeForce GTX 770 4GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 HDCP Ready Video Card > $449.99

Graphics Card 2: GIGABYTE GV-N770OC-4GD GeForce GTX 770 4GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 HDCP Ready Video Card > $449.99

____ http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GDDR5-4GB-WINDFORCE-Graphics-GV-N770OC-4GD/dp/B00CU9GOAO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376054468&sr=8-1&keywords=GIGABYTE+GV-N770OC-4GD

____OPT'L > Graphics Card: EVGA GeForce GTX TITAN 6GB GDDR5 384bit, Dual-Link DVI-I, DVI-D, HDMI,DP, SLI Ready Graphics Card (06G-P4-2790-KR) Graphics Cards 06G-P4-2790-KR > $999.99 [ = + $100 ]

____ http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-SuperClocked-Dual-Link-Graphics-06G-P4-2791-KR/dp/B00BL8BX7O/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1376054518&sr=8-2&keywords=EVGA+GeForce+GTX+TITAN

Hard Drive 1: OCZ RevoDrive OCZSSDPX-1RVD0110 PCI-E 110GB 4 x PCI-Express MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) > 89.99 (OS and applications)

____ http://www.amazon.com/OCZ-Technology-RevoDrive-Express-OCZSSDPX-1RVD0110/dp/B004OXYA3M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376054552&sr=8-1&keywords=OCZ+RevoDrive+OCZSSDPX-1RVD0110

Hard Drive 2: Western Digital WD Black WD1002FAEX 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive> $84.99 (files, storage, backup, system image)

____ http://www.amazon.com/Western-Digital-WD1002FAEX-Internal-Desktop/dp/B0036Q7MV0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376054594&sr=8-1&keywords=Western+Digital+WD+Black+WD1002FAEX

Case: Fractal Design Define XL R2 FD-CA-DEF-XL-R2-TI Titanium Grey Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case > $109.99

____ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352030&Tpk=Fractal%20Design%20Define%20XL%20R2%20FD-CA-DEF-XL-R2-TI

Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II 850 SS-850AM 850W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC Semi-modular Power Supply > $129.99

____ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151108&Tpk=SeaSonic%20M12II%20850%20SS-850AM

Cooling: COOLER MASTER Seidon 120XL RL-S12X-24PK-R1 38mm Radiator High Performance All in One Liquid/Water CPU Cooler > $84.99

____ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103180&Tpk=COOLER%20MASTER%20Seidon%20120XL%20RL-S12X-24PK-R1

DVD Burner: ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM > $17.99

____ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204

_______________________________________

TOTAL = $1,978.86.
TOTAL = $2,078.86 with GTX Titan

Cheers,

BambiBoom

 

[Frenzy Designs]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1p9Hx
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1p9Hx/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1p9Hx/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U14S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-PRO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($177.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston Beast 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston HyperX 3K 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 5900RPM Internal Hard Drive ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($415.91 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Ghost (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre Pro LED 56.2 CFM 120mm Fan ($15.67 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre Pro LED 56.2 CFM 120mm Fan ($15.67 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre Pro LED 56.2 CFM 120mm Fan ($15.67 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre Pro LED 56.2 CFM 120mm Fan ($15.67 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-A15 PWM 140mm Fan ($18.79 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 760W 80 PLUS Platinum Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($189.71 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.00 @ Amazon)
Total: $1756.01
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-07 00:13 EDT-0400)

 

[k3wlit]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1pbYi
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1pbYi/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1pbYi/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($249.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus SABERTOOTH Z77 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($232.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($164.24 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial M4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($139.29 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial M4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($139.29 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Green 1TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($76.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Green 1TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($76.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 680 2GB Video Card ($447.13 @ TigerDirect)
Case: Cooler Master HAF XM (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 750W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG UH12NS29 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1776.83
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-07 02:22 EDT-0400)

 

[babernet_1]

TRI SLI RIG

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-C14 CPU Cooler ($79.67 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-WS ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($289.00 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($132.55 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($136.64 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card (3-Way SLI) ($268.27 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card (3-Way SLI) ($268.27 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card (3-Way SLI) ($268.27 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 932 Blue ATX Full Tower Case
Power Supply: Corsair 860W 80 PLUS Platinum Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($186.98 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Sony 5280S-CB-PLUS DVD/CD Writer ($28.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1940.63
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-07 03:02 EDT-0400)

 

[elvetos]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G43 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Corsair Neutron Series GTX 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($675.91 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 220 ATX Mid Tower Case ($58.06 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($83.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1284.92
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-07 05:19 EDT-0400)

 

[Jack Revenant]

Jack Revenant's No Need To Compromise Build

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($220.98 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X60 98.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($107.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme6 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($136.64 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($134.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($446.13 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($446.13 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom 630 (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 1050W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1995.81

Arguably the best i5 for gaming (factoring overclocking), two of the fastest 770s, a high-quality (albeit closed-loop) CPU cooler, and a solid full tower.

 

[REGULATOR2K]

Hi end air and water cooled 770 sli rig


CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($85.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-GD65 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($185.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($87.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($85.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($399.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($399.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair Air 540 ATX Full Tower Case ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-14D1XT Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($83.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1984.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

 

[Marvin Giesbrecht]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($329.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-DELUXE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($289.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($309.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Momentus XT 750GB 2.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($415.91 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 650D ATX Mid Tower Case ($189.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair 760W 80 PLUS Platinum Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($52.00 @ Newegg)
Total: $1970.83
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-08 00:39 EDT-0400)

 

[Derbixrace]

Derbixrace's "Gaming paradise"

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX_BK 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($649.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($649.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 850W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1980.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-07 08:18 EDT-0400)

 

[adam papas]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Arctic Cooling UCACO-P0900-CSB01 Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($223.68 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($63.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($409.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($409.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Antec P280 ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: OCZ Z Series Gold 1000W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B3ST/BLK/G/AS DVD/CD Writer ($22.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1919.57
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-07 08:38 EDT-0400)

 

[ubercake]

Ubercake's "FPS Futuristically Primitive Supersystem":

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-PLUS ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Gaming Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($110.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($114.29 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($405.91 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($405.91 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom 630 (Gunmetal) ATX Full Tower Case ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 850W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($143.54 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($21.48 @ Newegg)
Total: $1981.57
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-20 07:15 EDT-0400)

Gaming on ultra for 3+years at 1080p or 2560x1440 easy. System starts with excellent power. Great warranties on all high-end parts. Every part is warranted for 3 years or more. Great cooling performance.

I'm a huge fan of separation of disk function. Beside performance benefits, it's allowed me to update my OS drive from SATA II to SATA III affordably since the disk size is kept on the lower side for this drive. The best way to keep the system running as responsively as possible is to have the most frequently accessed data (the OS) accessible as quickly as possible. When the new-speed drives are first released, the lower capacities are most affordable. OS and system utils on SSD. Apps on one Caviar Black. Data on the other. I'd swap out the app drive with an SSD over time as prices on the higher capacity drives decreases.

The stock cooling is exceptional on both the 600 and 700 series Nvidia video cards. I also like that it doesn't blow the hot air down into the case. OC on your own. These 770s will stay cool with a custom profile in Precision X.

While the look of the Phantom 630 case doesn't suit everyone, there is no other case as flexible on the inside as this one for the price. Features include mounts for SSDs behind the motherboard tray, multiple combinations of 3.5" drive tray configurations, built-in fan controller with 10 fan connections, excellent airflow with the four included fans, tool-free drive mounts and room for anything you want to inside the case of your gaming machine. I picked one of these up and use it on my gaming machine. It's incredible and makes cable management simple with tons of space behind the motherboard tray. Really an easy case to build in. NZXT is among the couple of companies out there actually making progress with PC case design.

 

[Au_equus]

Au_equus's "Sons of Titan"

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI Z77MA-G45 Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.85 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($649.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($649.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($43.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: PC Power & Cooling Silencer Mk II 950W 80 PLUS Silver Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($16.50 @ Newegg)
Total: $1998.25
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-14 12:35 EDT-0400)

Please read the instructions up top. Only Amazon and Newegg. For some reason pcpartpicker is switching the merchant for the CPU from amazon to microcenter when exporting the BBC code.

 

[jinayhvora]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($329.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U14S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($156.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($119.82 @ Amazon)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($95.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 4GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($449.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 4GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($449.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Phantom (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 850W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1996.72
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-07 10:24 EDT-0400)

 

[BranFlake5]

The Unfair LANvantage

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H110 94.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($249.00 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($151.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($136.64 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.95 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($659.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair C70 Arctic White (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 39.9 CFM 120mm Fans ($27.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($56.23 @ Amazon)
Total: $1898.76
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-07 11:11 EDT-0400)

 

[jryder]

Jryder's Never Wait for Loading Screens Again Build

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($65.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 960GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($590.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Galaxy GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($689.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($87.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.49 @ Amazon)
Total: $1973.40
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-21 10:38 EDT-0400)

 

[ubercake]

Au_equus's "Sons of Titan"

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Please read the instructions up top. Only Amazon and Newegg. For some reason pcpartpicker is switching the merchant for the CPU from amazon to microcenter when exporting the BBC code.

I see that. Darn it. At some point during my build, it got rid of the vendor selection altogether.

Update...
There's a 'Show Prices From:' radio button at the BBC code export screen. Choose 'Your Preferred Merchant List'.

 

[jinayhvora]

in the BBCode popup window, just select my preferred merchants

 

[Sangeet Khatri]

Sangeet's Intel Gaming Devil

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H110 94.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($205.00 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Gaming Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($110.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston HyperX 3K 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($184.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($146.26 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($659.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Stryker (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 850W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($143.54 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.49 @ Amazon)
Total: $1937.75
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-17 12:50 EDT-0400)

 

[Sangeet Khatri]

Sangeet's Beast 7990 Intel Gaming Devil

Note : This came as a surprise to me as just now the AMD new drivers launched which addressed the crossfire and dual GPU issues very well. So if you are the dual GPU kind of guy then definitely look for this build. It is very powerful. Much powerful than the Single 780 one. Since the crossfire is now on par with the SLI, therefore it should not be a problem if you have ever done SLI before.

7990 >> 780 (>> means Much Much Powerful)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H110 94.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($205.00 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Gaming Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($110.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston HyperX 3K 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($179.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($146.26 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7990 6GB Video Card ($704.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Stryker (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 850W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.48 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1945.17
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-17 12:52 EDT-0400)