Building 1st Gaming Rig - Need Advice

Hey Asangard,

Thanks for the comeback! You made a good call on the Mobo, I missed the socket type. I will go with the X79 Sabertooth. The computer will be used for all the typical multimedia type functions but will be predominately used for high end gaming. I'm currently set with a monitor, keyboard and mice. List follows;

Monitor: Asus MS238H (Capable of High-Def resolutions)
Keyboard: Razor Blackwidow
Dual mouse setup: Miniox 5000 & Roccat Kone

Budget for computer only: Approx 3-4K

Probably a lame reason to snub the HAF X and Noctua Cooler but I don't like their design. If i can have a case and cooler that are effective yet more aesthetically pleasing, that is the direction I will go. It's a personal taste thing. If I could use the cpu cooler, Zalman CNPS12X, I would have had that on my list but there have been many reports of the PCI-E slot blocking issues on mobos using this cooler. Tomshardware had a good review article on LGA2011 coolers http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/LGA-2011-i7-3960X-Air-Overclocking,3130.html and had the Zalman CNPS12X rated the highest but because of the mobo blockage issues they gave the nod to the Noctua NH-D14. I just don't like the design. Anyway, if you have any other observations they are more than welcome.