Help me build a gaming PC for about $5,000

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Hey guys,
I am looking at building a gaming PC. My budget is $5,000

I am thinking along the lines of the following,
Mobo: EVGA SR-X LGA2011
Processor: Intel Xeon E5645
PSU: Thermaltake TPX-1475M Toughpower XT
i want to use a SSHD & Single High End GPU.

Please suggest me the best, Thankyou.
 
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lol, because it's late and I wasn't thinking. Thanks for that, I actually got to save money here! Now if he really feels compelled to have a third GPU he can get one--course if he did, it might be prudent to upgrade to the 900D case. Not worth it IMO. Modified build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5930K 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($564.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Silverstone TD02 92.5 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($98.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC FORCE EATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($329.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($224.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850...
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Its LGA2011-3 now.eg http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/intel-x99-haswell-e-overclocking,3934-17.html ASRock X99 Extreme 4
and http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Xeon-E5645-vs-Intel-Core-i7-4930K even i7 4930k is stronger than the Xeon.
Its now i7 5820k or 5930k
PSU - get a good one from tiers 1, 2a or 2b of http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html
For one GPU, it won't be $5000

Try -

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($384.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 SE2011 CPU Cooler ($74.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock X99 Extreme6 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($266.13 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($159.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Seagate 4TB 3.5" 5900RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($169.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card ($559.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master HAF XM (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($43.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro (OEM) (64-bit) ($130.74 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N53 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($28.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $2224.76


 
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$5k for a gaming PC.. Well then I think I can help you:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5930K 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($564.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($136.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus RAMPAGE V EXTREME EATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($498.98 @ NCIX US)
Memory: A-Data XPG Z1 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($525.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($429.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Red Pro 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($233.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 295X2 8GB Video Card ($1279.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Phantom 820 (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($209.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Corsair 1200W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($301.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Pioneer BDR-208DBK Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($97.40 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 Professional (OEM) (64-bit) ($142.97 @ OutletPC)
Total: $4422.26
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-21 02:45 EDT-0400

I would personally go with a 3-way 980:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5930K 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($564.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($136.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus RAMPAGE V EXTREME EATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($498.98 @ NCIX US)
Memory: A-Data XPG Z1 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($525.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($429.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Red Pro 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($233.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (3-Way SLI) ($629.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (3-Way SLI) ($629.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (3-Way SLI) ($629.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Phantom 820 (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($209.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Corsair 1200W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($301.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Pioneer BDR-208DBK Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($97.40 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 Professional (OEM) (64-bit) ($142.97 @ OutletPC)
Total: $5032.24
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-21 02:47 EDT-0400
 
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Okay, here you go buddy. You've got a terrific LGA2011 mobo, a fantastic i7 extreme CPU with 6 cores, and in fact with hyperthreading this lets you run up to 12 threads--not that any game out would take advantage of that. One of the highest quality liquid coolers you can get (so overclock to your heart's content) and a nice 16gb of low-latency high MHz ram. You get 512mb of the fastest SSD out there and another 2tb of storage space if you like. I gave you two of the highest quality GPU's out there in an SLI for increased performance--and this build practically screams SLI--but if you want just one then feel free to remove one. The 750D is one of the best towers built and is outstanding for a water cooling solution, and you get a top-flight power supply giving more power than you even need. You have a Blu-ray/DVD writer and one of the finest gaming monitors ever made, along with a terrific sound card, an amazing gaming mouse and the ultimate gaming keyboard. And you still have $150 to spare. If you don't have an operating system feel free to grab one :)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($948.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Glacer 240L 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Asus Rampage IV Black Edition EATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($454.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Trident X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 Pro Series 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($359.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($73.49 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($559.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($559.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($129.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair 860W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($169.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-16D1HT Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus ROG SWIFT PG278Q 144Hz 27.0" Monitor ($807.58 @ Newegg)
Sound Card: Asus Xonar Essence STX 24-bit 192 KHz Sound Card ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Razer Blackwidow Ultimate 2014 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Mouse: SteelSeries 62250 Wireless Laser Mouse ($130.35 @ NCIX US)
Total: $4844.30
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-21 02:56 EDT-0400
 
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😵 Why the stone age CPU?
 
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lol, because it's late and I wasn't thinking. Thanks for that, I actually got to save money here! Now if he really feels compelled to have a third GPU he can get one--course if he did, it might be prudent to upgrade to the 900D case. Not worth it IMO. Modified build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5930K 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($564.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Silverstone TD02 92.5 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($98.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC FORCE EATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($329.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($224.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 Pro Series 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($359.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($73.49 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($559.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($559.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($129.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair 860W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($169.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-16D1HT Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus ROG SWIFT PG278Q 144Hz 27.0" Monitor ($807.58 @ Newegg)
Sound Card: Asus Xonar Essence STX 24-bit 192 KHz Sound Card ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Razer Blackwidow Ultimate 2014 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Mouse: SteelSeries 62250 Wireless Laser Mouse ($130.35 @ NCIX US)
Total: $4459.29
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-21 03:15 EDT-0400
 
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Haha there we go much better :) That is a definitely solid build OP could also go for.
 
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