Build looks like this: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/14spK
Probably going to change win 8 to win 7. Might downgrade the case to pick up an SSD to boot windows on.
Aside from that, I'm just stuck on what gpu to get. I had an AMD gpu before (on my laptop, 6750m) and it was a pain in the ass to get it to work sometimes and other times it would overheat. Last nvidia card I had was like from 2003 on a dell desktop and it didn't give me too many problems.
I was over by the tigerdirect in my area and the sales rep was recommending a gtx 650 ti boost for similar performance to a gtx 660 and being cheaper over all but I'm on the fritz about it. Heard the sapphire raedon 7950 cards had overheating issues and that's the last thing I want :/
Anyways; my laptop's mobo burnt out so I'll probably buying the parts in 1-2 days from the local retailer here. Budget is $1k.




