Help with new custom build

[F33R]

So I've been stalking these forums along with some others for the past few months gathering info for my first custom gaming rig. I just wanted to run my planned build by you guys and get your opinions on it. I am planning on picking up most of the parts this month with black Friday / cyber Monday deals if I can find any. Trying to go with the whole red/black theme (I imagine this color scheme is probably played out but I like it and it matches my truck's custom paint). I want to start with 1 card, but be able to add a second down the line if i wish to. I do plan on over-clocking the CPU.

Budget: Hoping to keep it under $2,000 US
Resolution: I have a 27" monitor 1920x1200
Games/Settings: Ultra/Max settings on WoW, SC, Diablo, BF, and whatever games come with the video card
1080P video editing and possibly streaming
USA
Parts that can be re-used: Monitor, mouse, and 320g internal HD
Don't need an OS
I need a quality mechanical keyboard, hopefully one with some MMO-style macro keys on the left side



CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($105.99)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-GD65 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($159.99)
Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($231.75)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($215.99)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.65)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($519.99)
Case: Corsair Air 540 ATX Desktop Case ($109.99)
Power Supply: Corsair 860W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($198.98)
Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K95 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($149.99)
Total: $1977.31



Just a few notes: My two toughest decisions were the mobo and the case. As far as the mobo is concerned, I'm stuck between the MSI board linked in the build and the ASUS maximus VI hero. The price difference is really what is causing me to lean towards the MSI, but if you guys think the Hero has a significant benefit I would be willing to shell out the extra $25 or so. My other tough decision was the case, I was stuck between the corsair 750D and the Switch 810, but then I found the air 540. I'm currently leaning towards the air 540, I like the fact that its shorter and that the window only showcases the "nice" looking stuff and not the PS and tons of hard drive cages. Also, the air 540 is on sale right now at Microcenter for like $110.

Thanks for any help you guys can throw my way, I appreciate the time you take.

[Sthos]

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($105.99)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-GD65 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($159.99)
Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($231.75)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($215.99)[/B]
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.65)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($519.99)
Case: Corsair Air 540 ATX Desktop Case ($109.99)
Power Supply: Corsair 860W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($198.98)
Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K95 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($149.99)
Total: $1977.31

Memory: Get some cheaper memory no need to spend that much. If you want a Red/Black theme while its still expensive these are cheaper Corsiar Veng
Honestly though I would just get 8GB of Corsairs LP ram @ 1600MHz, its more then enough for gaming. I personally cannot speak for video editing and streaming though.

Storage: I would switch the Samsing 840 Pro with a 840 EVO you should be able to get it cheaper.
Powersupply: No need to a platinum and 860W, I have a 750 Gold and its more then enough.

Swapping out the bold items you could save about $150-$200 and you wont notice a difference performance wise unless the extra 8GB makes a difference in streaming/video editing.

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($105.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($143.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($174.00 @ Mac Mall)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card ($704.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 500R White ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.98 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K90 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($133.00 @ Mechanical Keyboards)
Total: $1930.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-20 10:56 EST-0500)

-motherboard to asus z87 -a with fancontrol. overclock stability is very good.
-ssd to the evo as the pro isnt worth the price/performance imo.
-changed to a way better gpu.
-case is always a personal choice. the one u picked is good, just want to give u an alternative.
-psu to something smaller. there is no real benefit getting higher than 80+ bronze imo. if ur intention however was to sli at somepoint you could go with a higher wattage psu and the 780. anyhow i dont think that u will need more than the 780ti to max out all games in the next three years @ 1080p.
- keyboard again personal choice we actually picked nearly the same one :P

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Only things I'd change from Flens' build are:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($75.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $165.97
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-20 11:20 EST-0500)

Mostly to keep with a red/black theme, but also for cost reasons.