so this is kind of what i had in my mind
PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/xvFR6X
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/xvFR6X/by_merchant/
CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($338.44 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus STRIX Z270-E GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1080 8GB AMP! Extreme Video Card ($554.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair Crystal 460X RGB ATX Mid Tower Case ($129.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1503.17
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-17 20:59 EDT-0400