Feedback on 2500$ Gaming PC for first build

[Jerimicho]

Hello everyone! I'm building a new gaming computer for my brother, and since this is the very first time I build a computer from scratch, I'd like some feedback:

Approximate Purchase Date: Monday, 5th August.

Budget Range: 2000$-2500$

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Primarily for gaming, web browsing, sometimes for picture editing.

Parts Not Required: Monitor, keyboard, mouse.

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Not really sure here, I'm not really familiar with computer parts websites. Newegg I guess? It seems pretty popular. PcPartPiker too maybe.

Country: Canada

Parts Preferences: Intel, Asus and Nvidia.

Overclocking: Maybe, leaning on the no.

SLI or Crossfire: Yes, 2-way SLI.

Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080

Additional Comments: Our monitor is HDMI-only, so we'd need an HDMI-compatible Motherboard.
I'd like this build to be as future proof as possible, I want it to be able to max most game for a couple years at least.
I'd like to find a case which has handles, for easy transportation, my brother hates handling PC towers. There was a case that caught his eye, the Antec Lanboy Air, but we can't seem to find any site which has it in stock. Would you guys happen to know of a similar case?
Also, would a soundcard be worth adding?
Also also, I have no idea if the cooling will be enough. Should I had fans? If yes, where?

So here's my build:

Edit: I updated it a bit: Updated build
CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K Ivy Bridge 3.5GHz (3.9GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 77W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4000 BX80637I73770K

Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V PRO/THUNDERBOLT LGA1155 Intel Z77 Quad 32G DDR3 SATA3 and USB3.0 WiFi ATX Motherboard
OR
ASUS SABERTOOTH Z77 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL

Storage:
SSD: SAMSUNG 840 Pro Series MZ-7PD128BW 2.5" 128GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
HDD: Western Digital WD Blue WD5000AAKX 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM

GPU: ASUS GTX780-3GD5 GeForce GTX 780 3GB 384-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card x2

Case: COOLER MASTER CM Storm Scout 2 Advanced SGC-2100-KWN3 Midnight Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

PSU: COOLER MASTER Silent Pro Gold Series RS800-80GAD3-US 800W ATX 12V v2.3 / EPS 12V v2.92 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply New 4th Gen CPU Certified Haswell Ready

Optical Drive: ASUS Black 12X BD-ROM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM SATA Internal Blu-ray Drive Model BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS - OEM

OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit - OEM

(Note: I won't buy everything on Newegg, I know I can get better price elsewhere.)

Thanks in advance for any feedback!

 

[mastrom101]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ NCIX)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($207.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($65.99 @ Canada Computers)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($105.33 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.99 @ Canada Computers)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($639.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Scout 2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: XFX 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($94.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($17.00 @ Vuugo)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $1644.25
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-01 23:24 EDT-0400)

You can save a lot and still have a powerful build.

If you do decide to overclock:
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/thermaltake-cpu-cooler-clw0217
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/thermaltake-cpu-cooler-clw0216
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rrt81224pkr1

 

[Jerimicho]

Thank you for your reply, but I was expecting more some feedback instead of another build entirely. Nevertheless, I did change a few things by borrowing some components from your suggested build.

I decided that the Titan wasn't worth its price tag afterall, and I decided to instead change it for 2 GTX780 in SLI.

Also, I'm now woundering which would be better: The ASUS P8Z77-pro/thurderbolt or the Asus Sabertooth Z77. Which would be a better choice?
...is the P8Z77-pro/thunderbolt even compatible with HDMI? I don't think I saw any mention of the Thunderbolt feature being compatible with HDMI...

So, could I have any feedback on the new build? Please remember, cost really isn't a problem, as long as it doesn't go too much over 2500$, it's fine. We're also trying to future proof it as much as possible, we want it to last long!

 

[mastrom101]

Okay,

Go with Haswell. Pick up an i5 unless you really feel an i7 is necessary.
Any mid-end SSD will do the trick.
The 1TB black drive is very fast.
A titan is overkill. I would suggest a 780 with the option to SLI down the road. SLI 770s is also a viable option.
Your PSU is expensive for what it is.

 

[g-unit1111]

Thank you for your reply, but I was expecting more some feedback instead of another build entirely. Nevertheless, I did change a few things by borrowing some components from your suggested build.

I decided that the Titan wasn't worth its price tag afterall, and I decided to instead change it for 2 GTX780 in SLI.

Also, I'm now woundering which would be better: The ASUS P8Z77-pro/thurderbolt or the Asus Sabertooth Z77. Which would be a better choice?
...is the P8Z77-pro/thunderbolt even compatible with HDMI? I don't think I saw any mention of the Thunderbolt feature being compatible with HDMI...

So, could I have any feedback on the new build? Please remember, cost really isn't a problem, as long as it doesn't go too much over 2500$, it's fine. We're also trying to future proof it as much as possible, we want it to last long!

Don't waste the money on the Sabertooth - even the new Z87 still uses the horrible plastic shields which just trap heat and recirculate it.

I would get this instead:

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 Extreme6 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($169.99 @ 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 ($149.99 @ 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)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $2099.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-05 18:59 EDT-0400)

Then add whatever monitor, keyboard, and mouse you want.