CPU - Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor - $189.99 @ Microcenter
CPU Cooler - Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler $29.98 @ Amazon
Motherboard - ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard $127.99 @ Amazon
Memory - Samsung 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory $39.99 @ Amazon
Storage - Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive $64.99 @ NCIX US
Storage - Samsung 830 Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk $112.98 @ Newegg
Video Card - Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card $279.99 @ Newegg
Case - Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Titanium Grey) ATX Mid Tower Case $89.99 @ Newegg
Power Supply - RAIDMAX RX-1000AE 1000W ATX12V v2.3 / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply $109.00 @ NEWEGG
Optical Drive Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer $22.98 @ Newegg
Total
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. $1059.05

After posting a few threads and reviewing everything on this site and reddit buildapc, I have final put this together. My budget was ~$1,000

1. I could definitely get a cheaper case but I am sold on the Fractal Design.

2. I originally had a 650W PSU but the raidmax 1000W is on sale for the exact same price. That leaves the door open for crossfire in the future as well.

3. I haven't decided if I really need the optical drive yet or not.

I am going to sit on it a few more days and keep my eye out for better prices.

Let me know what yall think.

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Posted by dizerik

Lake Chuck

Member since Mar 2009

8434 posts

Posted on 1/16/13 at 6:34 am to Azazello

You planning on overclocking your CPU?

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Posted by The Sockster

Grayslake, Illinois

Member since Oct 2006

1030 posts

Posted on 1/16/13 at 8:15 am to Azazello

The Samsung RAM are phenomenal. Your power supply might be a little iffy. I also have a HD 7950 and I can tell you that you don't need a 1000w power supply. You are getting some nice components, why not go with a better power supply than Raidmax.

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Posted by jcole4lsu

The Kwisatz Haderach

Member since Nov 2007

30922 posts

Posted on 1/16/13 at 9:22 am to Azazello

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Power Supply - RAIDMAX

it will either flake in the first week or last you 5 years. seriously, there isnt an in between with raidmax.

fwiw i have a raidmax in my computer and my mother's computer.

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Posted by puffulufogous

New Orleans

Member since Feb 2008

6376 posts

Posted on 1/16/13 at 10:14 am to Azazello

have the same cpu, mobo, ram, ssd, and case. It's perfect and yours is a lot cheaper than when I bought mine although I did get a 240 gb ssd and a noctua nh-d14. I have OCed that same ram to 2133 without changing the voltage at all. Looks like you hit the sweet spot right there. You will be very happy with that build at that price.