So a few things, most people have said similar things

No need for an i7, i5 does everything just fine. You can always get an aftermarket fan and overclock it

8GB is only really required, though I guess 16GB isn't too pricey it probably isn't needed

Get a 128GB SSD for the OS. I think it's too expensive to get large SSDs for it to be worth it

The graphics card is good powerwise. I have an ASUS 670 and I can play every game that I have tried in ultra, with only Far Cry 3 taking it below 60fps. The 780 is a bit of a step up than that, so it should keep you going for a little while longer

I don't know about the AMD alternatives though

Also, make sure you spend a decent amount on the power supply and give yourself plenty of headroom either for overclocking or for SLI/Crossfire. Also, get a modular power supply since its easier to put together

I'd also advise going for a case with a window, I love glancing at mine and seeing what I've made

I am a bit out of touch with CPUs but weren't XEONs designed for servers and CAD type applicatiosn and not gaming?

There are different kinds of Xeons. The E3 I mentioned is for work stations rather than servers and performs just as well in games as a normal i7. The major difference between these two and the reason why it is cheaper than an i7 4770K is that it doesn't have the graphics unit(good for lower TDP) and lacks the open multiplicator for overclocking.

Hey thanks for the feed back!

Anyways yeah I planned on also getting a 120gb ssd for the os just forgot to put it on there.

I plan on sticking with Nvidia over AMD and 780ti is their best gaming gpu outside if the Titan.

Also while the CPU and 16GB RAM may seem a little overkill they are also there to future proof the pc.

Planning on a 1000w power source. Thats enough for SLI 780s right?

Also getting liquid cool on everything. I realize this is an expensive build but Im aiming for maximum power. Will SLI the 780s probably next year or late this year.

Bored with consoles lol. PS4 and X1 were nowhere near the power jump I wanted

Ya 1000w is mere than enough, but I wouldnt look at its wattage alone. Look at a reputable brand like Corsair and their platinum rated best PSU line, like AX series.  AX860i would power dual 780tis easily for example despite being rated for 860 watts.

Also when push comes to shove, 780ti spanks the Titan 9 out of 10 times so youre getting te best of the best.

Well if you got the money to craft your dream build then go for it. I want  you to post some pic of this beast once you get it up and running.

Again a lot of rookie mistakes.

First, definitely get at least 240GB SSD. They are faster than the 120GB models. Partition it 60/180 and put the OS on first and the games you play most on the second. You will thank me when you see the loading times.

The 780ti is actually better than the Titan when gaming is concerned. I understand your commitment to nVidia bu at least wait for the first benchmarks on AMD's mantle. You might change your mind in an instant when a 290x which is half as expensive as a 780ti outperforms it by a margin.

16GB of RAM is fine. You can't have enough of that stuff. As I said the monster CPU is just about 0.5% faster than a 4770k. Nothing future proof there unless the game devs start optimizing on more cores than 8 which they won't do. They barely manage 4 if even.

1000W is absolute overkill. You will need that if you plan to have a 780ti in triple SLI. Current GPUs have come a long way and today even a high end setup as this will peak at 400W. Just an example: A PC with an overclocked 4770k and 290x (which is notoriously more power hungry than everything nvidia has) draws as much as 450W at gaming peak.

I'm recommending a PSU around 650W to get the best efficiency. Also don't skimp out on the model. A good PSU can go a long way while a chep one can destroy your PC within a month. Choose a bequiet with high efficiency. Something like an E9 Straight Power 600W. Unless you want SLI. then you can slap another 200W on there.

But I would never recommend SLI or CF to anyone.

Will do for sure. Probably in February.

Water cooling for maximum power....lol.

Sounds like we have a noob PC elitist on our hands...