building an elite gaming Desktop

[DesertBum]

Hi everyone. So I'm getting back from a deployment with a few extra $$ in my pocket and I really want to build an elite gaming desktop. I don't want to say my max budget is $3k but that's the price range that this thing is looking like. I'm a dum dum when it comes to this kind of things, so all your input is much appreciated. Here's a list of what I've compiled so far... what should I add/ take away and what am I missing? all of this is from newegg.com


1) (RAM)
G.SKILL Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (4 x 4GB) 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 3200 (PC4-25600) Desktop Memory Model F4-3200C16Q-16GRK G.SKILL Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (4 x 4GB) 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 3200 (PC4-25600) Desktop Memory Model F4-3200C16Q-16GRK
Item #: N82E16820231803

2) (VIDEO CARD)
XFX Black Edition Double Dissipation R9-290X-EDBD Radeon R9 290X 4GB 512-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card XFX Black Edition Double Dissipation R9-290X-EDBD Radeon R9 290X 4GB 512-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
Item #: N82E16814150700

3) (CASE)
Phanteks Phanteks Enthoo Series PRIMO Aluminum PH-ES813P_BL Black w/ Blue LED Aluminum faceplates / Steel chassis ATX Full Tower Computer Case Phanteks Phanteks Enthoo Series Primo Aluminum PH-ES813P_BL Black w/ Blue LED Aluminum faceplates / Steel chassis ATX Full Tower Computer Case
Item #: N82E16811854001

4) (POWER SUPPLY)
SeaSonic Platinum-1000 1000W ATX12V / EPS12V 80 PLUS PLATINUM Certified Full Modular Power Supply New 4th Gen CPU Certified Haswell Ready SeaSonic Platinum-1000 1000W ATX12V / EPS12V 80 PLUS PLATINUM Certified Full Modular Power Supply New 4th Gen CPU Certified Haswell Ready
Item #: N82E16817151105

5) (MOTHERBOARD)
ASUS X99-DELUXE LGA 2011-v3 Intel X99 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard ASUS X99-DELUXE LGA 2011-v3 Intel X99 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
Item #: N82E16813132260

6) (CPU)
Intel Core i7-5820K Haswell-E 6-Core 3.3GHz LGA 2011-v3 140W Desktop Processor BX80648I75820K Intel Core i7-5820K Haswell-E 6-Core 3.3GHz LGA 2011-v3 140W Desktop Processor BX80648I75820K
Item #: N82E16819117402

7) (HHD+SSD COMBO)
WD Black² Dual Drive 2.5 WD Black² Dual Drive 2.5" 120 GB SSD + 1 TB HDD Kit WD1001X06XDTL
Item #: N82E16822236642

 

[vrumor]

Check your PMs.

 

[rvilkman]

How about something like this. Including a good 27" IPS monitor.
Still leaves a couple of hundred for a nice mechanical keyboard and a mouse.
Uses the same case as above, as well as the PSU as it is very nice.

In general getting a separate SSD and HDD will be the way to go, below a selection of about the best in both.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/48XMmG
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/48XMmG/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($309.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H110 94.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-UD5H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($174.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($185.56 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($134.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($348.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($348.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Series Primo Aluminum ATX Full Tower Case ($234.00 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic Platinum 1000W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($212.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: LG WH16NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.26 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: BenQ GW2765HT 60Hz 27.0" Monitor ($449.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2800.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-10 14:32 EST-0500

If there were 'good' Ultra HD monitors available at reasonable prices, you might also consider a DUAL 290X setup.
But as it is the above is much more energy efficient and at 2560x1440 it should be quite nice.

 

[Gracodana]

The SSD is twice the size for the same price although it's a little slower it's still an SSD and it will be uber fast. The case was a bit pricy and I put a cheaper but still really nice case in here if you really wanted the other one just change it back. psu was a bit overkill and this is still a very highly rated psu with lots of wattage. I just can't see the WD black drive benifiting you that much so I just put another SSD in it, this is much faster and only for the OS and a few programs that you use alot.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/nZHpFT

 

[SuperRafal]

How about 8-core i7? It would be great

CPU: Intel Core i7-5960X 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($969.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($61.99 @ Mwave)
Motherboard: Asus X99-DELUXE ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($379.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($259.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($112.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($134.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($348.46)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($348.46)
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($134.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair 860W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $2911.82

 

[rvilkman]

Another option is to go with a much lower system with room to expand if needed. Stepping down in a few places to get the price down considerably, while still maintaining most of the gaming experience at that resolution.
Basically a Full HD build instead of the 2560x1440.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/6Lm2Bm
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/6Lm2Bm/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($309.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Scythe Mugen 4 79.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.88 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-UD5H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($174.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($185.56 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($134.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($348.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 500R White ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 850W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG WH16NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.26 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: BenQ XL2420Z 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($323.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2005.60
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-10 17:24 EST-0500

 

[DesertBum]

thanks for all your speedy responses. its obvious I have no idea what I am doing. In response to all of your responses, my plan is to make this 3D capable. I kind of want to stick to intel i7 cpu's and I really like the asus x99 motherboards. I plan to make the most of the clear window, so looks of each component will play a factor in what I purchase.

 

[Gracodana]

if your actually going to make use of the the hexa core i7 then go for it but there is no point spend extra money while getting no performance.