PCPartPicker part list:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/yJrXYJ
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/yJrXYJ/by_merchant/
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC14PE_BK 78.1 CFM CPU Cooler ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GD65 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($172.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Mushkin Redline 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($164.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($134.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($114.67 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 780 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($450.00 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks PH-ES614P_BK ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 850W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($95.00 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($254.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1809.59
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
If ya don't need the monitor, grab a 2nd 780.
Notes:
1. The MSI 780 Ti outside of the Classified is the best 780 Ti out there .... it's been $600 on newegg every other week for the last 6 weeks, if it come sup, grab it. For two 780s, ya need 850 watts, with one 780 ya need 600 watts ..... a 750 watter is money spent for no gain.
2. Check for faster RAM on the day you buy...2133 is oft same price as 1866 and 1600, not worth getting faster DDR speed if ya pushing CAS above 9 tho. More RAM allows for the creation of a RAM disk and eliminating the need for a swap file.
3. Given your budget, I normally would have recommend the Maximus VI Formula but until Asus solves the BIOS Time Clock problem, I have halted all Asus builds. They have identified it, they have fixed it on some boards, but not on the RoG boards as yet.
4. If ya doing anything that needs hyperthreading, you can upgarde to the 4790k
5. My standard "go to case" < $100 (befere the Enthoo Pro's release) was the 500R.....every other week you can usually get them for $79 but this week it's a steal at $$60
USD $20 promotional gift card w/ purchase, limited offer and $20 MIR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139009
At $40 premium, I still like the Phanteks notably for its superior ability to do both water and air cooling quite well....the built in fan controller hub sweetens the pot also.
6. Again you could do the 780 Ti which nothing tops.... but twin 780s is entirely within reach and is more attractive for a gaming build.