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CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V PRO/THUNDERBOLT ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($209.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($108.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: OCZ Vector Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($229.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3GB Video Card (3-Way CrossFire) ($449.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3GB Video Card (3-Way CrossFire) ($449.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3GB Video Card (3-Way CrossFire) ($449.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Stryker (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($159.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Pro 1200W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($213.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $2781.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

You're going to find that this build has A LOT more performance at the same price.

Comes with Bioshock Infinite Crysis 3 and FarCry 3as well
 
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16 gigs is more than you ever need. 32 is a waste of a hundred bucks. Also, $3000 build, and a $50 case? Also, you don't need to spend more than $130 on a psu; that's a waste of $200. MORE IMPORTANTLY, a 3770k is lga 1155 based, meaning that a lga 2011 mobo won't work at all. But with a $3000 budget, I'd recommend a i7-3930k. Six cores, lga 2011. Also, I dunno if you need to spend $340 on a mobo. That's a lot of money. ALSO, I'd go with dual 7970's,7950's, or 670's. GTX 680's a a little pricy for their performance. Two 7970's would perform just as well, and save you $100
 
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This system should easily last 5+ years playing games on ultra...

The CPU cooler is the best there is without creating your own custom water cooling loop.

There is plenty of cooling capability for all of the components.
 
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Cpu coolers don't apply to gpu's. The system should last a good 6 or 7 years, until parts start falling off, or more likely, it gets outdated. For overheating worries, just make sure you have a nice big full tower case with good cable management, and airflow. If you're really worried, get yourself a couple aftermarket case fans.
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V PRO ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($204.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($159.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($369.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($369.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 650D ATX Mid Tower Case ($178.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional Gold 850W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1965.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-29 20:24 EDT-0400)

Triple or Quad SLI/CrossFire configs are ineffecient, but you can upgrade to 3 cards if you want. This is if you want high power:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($47.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($96.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 690 4GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($988.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 690 4GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($988.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 1050W 80 PLUS Silver Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $2973.86
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-29 20:29 EDT-0400)



 
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