Computer upgrade

[Neteyes]

So, I'm looking to upgrade my computer soon. My budget is about $1100. I've got enough harddrives to last me a lifetime so I don't need those, I've got the antec three hundred case, I don't think I need anything more high tech, unless a graphics card wouldn't fit.

So, basically what I need to upgrade is the power supply, CPU, Motherboard, Graphics card, and RAM. I'm thinking 8gb RAM, but might go for 16. Now, I'm most interested in the graphics card and cpu. I've been out of the hardware game for some time, so I don't know what the newest things are, which is why I'm asking here.

What graphics card and cpu should I buy if my budget is $1100 and I want to have enough left to get decent ram, a motherboard and a power supply?

[tielknight]

So, I'm looking to upgrade my computer soon. My budget is about $1100. I've got enough harddrives to last me a lifetime so I don't need those, I've got the antec three hundred case, I don't think I need anything more high tech, unless a graphics card wouldn't fit.

So, basically what I need to upgrade is the power supply, CPU, Motherboard, Graphics card, and RAM. I'm thinking 8gb RAM, but might go for 16. Now, I'm most interested in the graphics card and cpu. I've been out of the hardware game for some time, so I don't know what the newest things are, which is why I'm asking here.

What graphics card and cpu should I buy if my budget is $1100 and I want to have enough left to get decent ram, a motherboard and a power supply?

Where do you live and what do you plan on doing with it(gaming, video rendering[how much of it], professional programs, etc)?
Do you need a OS? Peripherals(monitor, keyboard, etc)?

[Toffie]

Just making sure you know that the R9-290 (400$) is coming out in a week or so, if you play on a 1080p monitor a single 280X will do nicely in the newest games.
If you want to crank every setting to max then perhaps wait for the R9-290 or for the new card from nvidia to drop which may result in them lowering their 780 price.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($134.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Patriot Intel Extreme Master, Limited Ed 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($303.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $833.92
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-25 11:01 EDT-0400)

[tielknight]

Just making sure you know that the R9-290 (400$) is coming out in a week or so, if you play on a 1080p monitor a single 280X will do nicely in the newest games.
If you want to crank every setting to max then perhaps wait for the R9-290 or for the new card from nvidia to drop which may result in them lowering their 780 price.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($134.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Patriot Intel Extreme Master, Limited Ed 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($303.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $833.92
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-25 11:01 EDT-0400)

Bad Toffie, not checking to see if the memory is on back order or not(everytime I see that kind(Intel Extreme) on sale, it sells out within a day or two).

Team Vulcan 2x4GB 1600mhz

[Toffie]

It was in stock when I linked it :P