[Future Build] $1200 Gaming Build w/ Monitor and Headset

[EpiclyDelicious]

I'd like to see what people can come up with. PLEASE INCLUDE A MONITOR AND HEADSET. OS does not need to be included.

Current Build:

Upgraded Studio XPS 7100

CPU: Phenom II X4 945 @ 3.0GHz w/ Stock Cooler - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103675
GPU: Sapphire 7870 GHz Edition - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202025
PSU: Topower 800W 80+ Silver - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817342033&cm_re=topower_80%2b_silver-_-17-342-033-_-Product
RAM: 12GB (4x3GB) [Unknown, last I checked, one said Crucial 1333MHz]
MOBO: Dell 0NWWY0
HDD: 1TB [Unknown]

Atrocious, I know. It's definitely time for an upgrade. I'll be selling my GPU and PSU to my friend for $200. [He's well off, so the price doesn't bother him that much being a little higher than it's worth.]

[○] I plan on playing Arma 2/3 frequently. Including AAA games and smaller, indie games.
[○] I’d like to game at 1080p.
[○] Wireless headset. [Not ones that require batteries!]
[○] I plan to overclock and SLI/Crossfire in the future.
[○] An SSD would be great for OS load times.
[○] Nice looking case. [Nothing like the 200R/300R if possible. I like the H440, Phantom 240, and Corsair 230T]
[○] Devil’s Canyon would be nice for better overclocking.

I take those tips into account when I make a build, but I also end up over $1200. Suggestions?

Thanks in advance. Cheers!

 

[RazerZ]

I could post a build, but one question, do you need an OS included in this price?

 

[EpiclyDelicious]

I could post a build, but one question, do you need an OS included in this price?

Forgot to mention that. I do not.

 

[RazerZ]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($228.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($145.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Blu 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($259.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($87.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC E2360SD 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Creative Labs Creative Fatal1ty Headset ($27.99 @ Mwave)
Total: $1212.84
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-01 17:52 EDT-0400)

This should fit your needs. I'm not too familiar with wireless headsets which don't require batteries, so the one I listed is wired.

 

[Marcopolo123]

Your memory and power supply doesnt need to be replaced.



PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($214.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Performance ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($106.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($389.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair SPEC-03 Red ATX Mid Tower Case ($67.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Creative Labs Tactic3D Rage Wireless Headset ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1283.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-01 19:57 EDT-0400)





PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($233.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U9B SE2 37.9 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.99 @ Mwave)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($389.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair SPEC-03 Red ATX Mid Tower Case ($67.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Creative Labs Tactic3D Rage Wireless Headset ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1123.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-01 20:10 EDT-0400)

 

[EpiclyDelicious]

Your memory and power supply doesnt need to be replaced.



PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($214.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Performance ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($106.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($389.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair SPEC-03 Red ATX Mid Tower Case ($67.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Creative Labs Tactic3D Rage Wireless Headset ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1283.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-01 19:57 EDT-0400)

Never said it did. My friend needs an upgrade and I was going to be nice.

As for the PSU you chose, I hate the PSU. No metal bar for me. That's annoying.