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[Build Help] Trying to build sub $2000, monster PC

I've started to compile some items that I want to put in my new PC. I've picked pretty standard (yet powerful) items. I want some input from the more knowledgeable crowd here.

What I want from this PC: I want a powerful desktop machine that will run Starcraft II flawlessly on ultra high settings, and not hiccup during daily use. This includes running a bunch of applications simultaneously. While I do think I'm buying too powerful a machine for my usage levels...I don't mind the overkill.

Budget: Preferably less than $2,000

Aesthetics: I want the PC to be attractive, the casing should be nice, maybe see through, possibly with lights. Something cool.

Current items: I've picked out these items on Amazon...mainly just by browsing items. I'm also not even 100% that they're all compatible with the motherboard I chose, and I don't know how to check to make sure. Would appreciate it if someone explained to me how to do that.

What do you think about the current direction of the build? What are some things I should consider? Would you recommend I remove anything?

Also please note I'll be including 2x512GB SSD's.

Link to list: http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/39G7SMNH0AK7Z/ref=cm_wl_rlist_go_o_T1-1

UPDATE: I switched from a 2GB Vcard to a 4GB...because if I'm spending 590, I might as well spend 630 right?

UPDATE 2:

It looks like I'm nearing completion thanks so much to those of you who provided your input, especially Markcso!

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

TypeItemPrice
CPUIntel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor$338.98 @ NCIX US
MotherboardMSI Z77A-GD65 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard$169.98 @ NCIX US
MemoryG.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory$54.99 @ Newegg
Hard DriveWestern Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive$109.99 @ SuperBiiz
Hard DriveCrucial M4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk$103.98 @ B&H
Video CardEVGA GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card$407.55 @ Newegg
CaseCooler Master HAF X ATX Full Tower Case$164.99 @ SuperBiiz
Power SupplyCorsair 750W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply$130.98 @ Newegg
Optical DriveAsus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer$16.99 @ Newegg
MonitorAsus VS248H-P 24.0" Monitor$195.99 @ B&H
Total
Prices include shipping and discounts when available.$1694.42

Posted Jul 10, 2012, 6:49 AM UTC · edited

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