New PC, HELP!

[Manifesto]

I have been looking at different builds for myself and I have a few suggestions based on some of the things I have read.

If you can get 50% off on the processor, I think you made the right choice in what you have linked. Overclocking this processor doesn't provide much of a boost to gaming, so the standard cooler will probably work for what you are going to be doing.
Processor - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6819116901

You picked a really popular case, and it has all the features I would want.
Case - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6811129021
You could also look at this one which is popular with some of the high end builds
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6811139006

Graphics Card - I would still recommend waiting. I saw the pre-release benchmarks on the new AMD card, but I would definitely wait until 2 or 3 reliable reviews came out. The 290X is estimated to be $600-$650, maybe with a game or two included. And if it is comparable to the Titan in performance (as the leaked benchmarks suggest) then there will be big price drops on NVIDIA cards just around the corner. I agree with Allepac that NVIDIA beats AMD, but this new card from AMD has a new architecture and may end up on top.

I am looking at getting this power supply...it may not make a difference in your build, but I like this one a little better than the Rosewill
Power Supply - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6817139021

The RAM you picked is top of the line, but if you aren't going to overclock, which I don't think would do much for you, then it is overkill. I also think you could get away with 8GB, but that would be lame - so here is the 16GB set that will probably work well for you.
RAM - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6820231503

I think you could get away with a less expensive motherboard, but the one you picked is very nice. I agree with Allepac that Asus boards are top quality, and any of the Z87's should work for you (it just depends on what features you think you will need)
Mother Board - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6813131998

SSD, I don't think you will need more than 256GB for OS, Apps, games you will be playing at any given time. The 840 Pro pretty much saturates the SATA III connection. You may even be able to get away with 128GB (256GB seems like a better buy)
SSD x 1 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6820147193

If you have a set budget, going with some of these less expensive parts might save you a few bucks, so you can budget for a new monitor - http://www.monoprice.com/products/produ ... 1&format=2

The important thing to remember is that the bottleneck for any gaming rig right now is the video card, so processor, RAM and SSD will get you to a certain level, but after a certain level, they won't make a significant difference in performance.

Good Luck with your build and consider posting a build log on here.

[Allepac]

Oh, and I talked to my friend who works at intel here in the bay, and he is going to get me his 50% employee discount on an i7, so I'm gonna get a better one than I had posted earlier.

Well look at you with all the cool SF connections. Now I am jealous

[Bastosa]

I have nothing to add to this conversation other than the fact I'm enjoying seeing Mani, Tucker, and Allepac hashing it out of the forums. Just like old times!

[Manifesto]

I have nothing to add to this conversation other than the fact I'm enjoying seeing Mani, Tucker, and Allepac hashing it out of the forums. Just like old times!

Fuck This. I'm Out!

[Mctucker]

I'm a MAIN TANK!!!

edit: also, dat monitor... I was just going to buy a second 24", since the one I have now is pretty nice, but shit. I sometimes play games on our 27" iMac, and it is pretty amazing, so this might be something I must have.

[MiiG]

This lil' bastard misses tanking. Hi everyone!

[Miises]

TRG reunion thread.
We need Neep to pop in and post some furry porn and we're set.

Miig we miss you :'(

[Sebulon]

Miig! How's it going!
Old timer reunion in full force.

/shouts "Lightning Bolt". A wild Boatman appears!
/puts out hamsteak for Jato
/starts discussion about Warlock PvP for Talonni
/lights the campfire for Wilx

[warac]

This lil' bastard misses tanking. Hi everyone!

miig! miss having ya hope all is going well!

[warac]

I could probably get you a haswell i5 for under $100. 4 cores > 2. I'll ask him if you're interested.

i just might take you up on that some time