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The TITAN X will give you absolutely no benefits (unless you do any rendering or editing work) and especially at 1440p.

The GPU drives the frames per second but the monitor limits the maximum frames you can view. 144Hz means you cannot "see" more than 144fps. 

A single EVGA GTX 980Ti SC ACX 2.0 http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Graphics-Card-06G-P4-4993-KR/dp/B00YDAYLTY/ref=sr_1_10?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1438910196&sr=1-10&keywords=980ti will easily push a 1080p 144Hz monitor at max settings in 95% of games on the market today. I have the 980Ti on a ROG Swift gaming at 1440p and it gives great frame rates. At 1080p it will have no problem.

There is huge forum topic on overclockers about this that'd help you. I've done it to my 970 and 7970. So if you need any info, ask away.

+1 for the Gigabyte GTX 980Ti G1 Gaming http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GeForce-Graphics-GV-N98TG1-GAMING-6GD/dp/B00ZJP9DMC/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1435198501&sr=1-2&keywords=980ti+g1 for all the reasons everyone has already stated. Gigabyte has really focused on what gamers want with their G1 Gaming line and having the chips binned.

Personally I'd opt for an EVGA GTX TITAN X http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-384bit-Graphics-12G-P4-2990-KR/dp/B00UVN21RQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1428898627&sr=1-1&keywords=titan+x. It is by far the best single GPU option available right now.

This is a bunch of BS
http://gpuboss.com/gpus/Radeon-R9-295X2-vs-GeForce-GTX-780-Ti

Get the Sapphire R9 270 Dual-X w/ Boost http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I0D81OG. The only reason to go with the 750Ti is for the low power benefit or NVIDIA features that you may want like 3D Vision. Overall, the R9 270 is a much better buy since it is a more powerful card with a better price to performance ratio.

This is what Assassin's Creed Unity plays like with SLI 980's at 1440p. No single card setup will be able to handle it at 4K. Unless of course you turn all the graphics settings to low.
 

I owned (before upgrading to SLI 980's) and highly recommend the Gigabyte GTX 970 G1 Gaming http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NH5T1MS. The card performs amazingly for the price and comes with some nice clocks out of the box. Like everyone else is saying, it's a beast of an overclocker with a great air cooler and binned chip.

Go with a single Sapphire R9 290 TRI-X OC http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HJOXUKC. I actually had a pair of 7950's and the rest of the comments are correct, you will see great performance in some games like Crysis 3 and BF4 but there are other games that are NVIDIA optimized that you won't see a big performance gain from.

Are you planning to do some heavy overclocking and water cooling? If the answer to the question is no, then just get the ASUS GTX 980 STRIX http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00O4S9NY8. The EVGA Classified is an AWESOME card but there is absolutely no point in paying the crazy price premium for all of the features if you don't plan to do some serious OC'ing and put that card under some hydro. After all, those are the reasons to buy the Classy.

I found this whole list of Amazon sales going on right now and thought I'd share. Enjoy!
 
Mouse
Logitech G700s (link). Current price: $51 (normal price: $100).
The sole wireless mouse that we recommend in our mouse guide. The sensor is laser, and thus not flawless, but other than that, it is a pretty good mouse.
Case
Corsair Carbide Series 200R (link). Current price: $50 (normal price: $90).
A great case for a really low price. Excellent choice if this fits your budget.
Rosewill BLACKHAWK (link). Current price: $65 (normal price: $100).
With nothing less than five fans. A 35% discount is quite steep!
Rosewill R5 (link). Current price: $65 (normal price: $100).
A decent case.
Rosewill THOR V2 (link). Current price: $90 (normal price: $150).
A very large full tower case, with good cooling.
Corsair Black 500R (link). Current price: $90 (normal price: $140).
A well reviewed case.
Corsair White 500R (link). Current price: $95 (normal price: $140).
The white version of the 500R, for $5 more.
Corsair Air 540 Silver (link). Current price: $120 (normal price: $150).
Despite the cube-like shape, this case is well reviewed, with good cable management and airflow. If you were undecided because of the high price, maybe this sale will help.
Corsair Air 540 White (link). Current price: $123 (normal price: $150).
An extra $3 for the white version of the Air 540.
Corsair Graphite Series 760T (link). Current price: $160 (normal price: $270).
Pay no attention to the ridiculous “before” price of $270. The typical price is actually a bit under $200, so you are saving about $30. We do not normally recommend the 760T, since the normal price is simply too high to make the case worthwhile. With a price cut, this case should be a good purchase.
Cooler Master HAF X (link). Current price: $160 (normal price: $200).
Always a good recommendation, the HAF X has good cooling a very aggressive design.
Intel CPU
Intel i3 4150 (link). Current price: $100 (normal price: $150).
Intel traditionally does not do CPU sales, so this is nice. The standard price is about $120, not $150.
Intel i5 4690K (link). Current price: $205 (normal price: $265).
This is currently the best CPU for gaming.
Intel i7 4790K (link). Current price: $300 (normal price: $380).
It can handle 8 threads that you can use to boost productivity in certain tasks, or to brag to your friends who do not have hyperthreading. Warning: The $380 original price is an exaggeration. You are saving about $40-$50, not $80.
Intel i7 4930K (link). Current price: $460 (normal price: $740).
A huge discount on this 6-core beast.
AMD CPU
AMD FX-6300 (link). Current price: $85 (normal price: $150).
A decent discount makes this the best CPU for the price. Well worth it if it is in your budget.
AMD FX-6350 (link). Current price: $105 (normal price: $160).
A faster version of the 6300, in case you do not want to overclock. We recommend looking at the 8320 for $5 LESS, but if that is out of stock, this CPU is still on a good sale.
AMD FX-8320 (link). Current price: $100 (normal price: $200).
A good CPU for an unbeatable price. It is discounted from $150, not $200.
AMD FX-8350 (link). Current price: $140 (normal price: $230).
A faster version of the 8320, in case you do not want to overclock.
SSD
Kingston 120GB SSDNow (link). Current price: $50 (normal price: $194).
Turning “mark it up before the price cut” into an extreme sport. $50 for 120GB is still a sweet deal.
Crucial MX100 128GB (link). Current price: $63 (normal price: $80).
A good price for this mid-tier SSD.
SanDisk Ultra II 240GB (link). Current price: $85 (normal price: $160).
240GB SSDs are usually around the $120 mark, so you are saving about $40 with this mid-tier SSD.
Samsung 850 Pro 128GB (link). Current price: $97 (normal price: $130).
One of the fastest SSDs available. Still expensive when compared to the value unit, but cheap when compared to normal prices.
Samsung 840 EVO 250GB (link). Current price: $110 (normal price: $150).
A small discount, but who can complain about getting a discount?
SanDisk Extreme PRO 240GB (link). Current price: $130 (normal price: $230).
You buy this drive for its top-tier performance. The price cut makes it the same price as mid-tier SSDs.
Samsung 840 EVO 500GB (link). Current price: $190 (normal price: $270).
It is still expensive when compared to HDDs of the same capacity, but with drives like these, you can ditch HDDs altogether.
Samsung 850 Pro 512GB (link). Current price: $320 (normal price: $400).
Top tier performance and huge capacity. The price is cheaper than usual, but it is still high, and we recommend you ensure you actually need this drive, before buying.
Samsung 840 EVO 1TB (link). Current price: $360 (normal price: $500).
$0.36/GB is probably the lowest price any SSD has reached. Just keep in mind that a 1TB HDD is around $60.
SanDisk Extreme PRO 960GB (link). Current price: $516 (normal price: $700).
Not for the feint of heart, or weak of wallet.
Samsung 850 Pro 1 TB (link). Current price: $550 (normal price: $700).
An extreme price for an extreme SSD. Except that the extremism is now slightly discounted, for those who are slightly less extreme.
PSU
Antec HCG-620M (link). Current price: $60 (normal price: $110).
A good quality PSU, with modular cables. It may not be gold, but it can handle more power, and is cheap at this price.
Rosewill CAPSTONE 550W Gold (not modular) (link). Current price: $65 (normal price: $100).
High quality, decent discount, but not modular.
Rosewill CAPSTONE 550W Gold (modular) (link). Current price: $79 (normal price: $120).
Pay $15 extra to get the modular version of the Capstone 550W. Consider the 650W version for the same price, if it is still in stock.
Rosewill CAPSTONE 650W Gold (modular) (link). Current price: $80 (normal price: $140).
A very good PSU, if you need one. Great quality, gold efficiency, modular, and on a major discount.
SeaSonic G Series 550-Watt (link). Current price: $80 (normal price: $120).
An excellent PSU (gold, modular), for a good price.
SeaSonic G Series 650-Watt (link). Current price: $95 (normal price: $143).
The 650W version of the above.
HDD
Seagate 1TB (link). Current price: $50 (normal price: $115).
The true price for a 1TB HDD is about $60 or $65, not $115. A $15 discount is still good, particularly if you are looking to buy a few units to hoard lots of data.
Seagate 2TB (link). Current price: $70 (normal price: $165).
The price of $0.035/GB is extremely low!
GPU
Zotac GTX 750 Ti (link). Current price: $105 (normal price: $182).
The real price is about $135 or $140. A very good card for the price, particularly if you are considering joining the master race: This card should be able to output graphics close to a PS4.

I found this whole list of Amazon sales going on right now and thought I'd share. Enjoy!
 
Mouse
Logitech G700s (link). Current price: $51 (normal price: $100).
The sole wireless mouse that we recommend in our mouse guide. The sensor is laser, and thus not flawless, but other than that, it is a pretty good mouse.
Case
Corsair Carbide Series 200R (link). Current price: $50 (normal price: $90).
A great case for a really low price. Excellent choice if this fits your budget.
Rosewill BLACKHAWK (link). Current price: $65 (normal price: $100).
With nothing less than five fans. A 35% discount is quite steep!
Rosewill R5 (link). Current price: $65 (normal price: $100).
A decent case.
Rosewill THOR V2 (link). Current price: $90 (normal price: $150).
A very large full tower case, with good cooling.
Corsair Black 500R (link). Current price: $90 (normal price: $140).
A well reviewed case.
Corsair White 500R (link). Current price: $95 (normal price: $140).
The white version of the 500R, for $5 more.
Corsair Air 540 Silver (link). Current price: $120 (normal price: $150).
Despite the cube-like shape, this case is well reviewed, with good cable management and airflow. If you were undecided because of the high price, maybe this sale will help.
Corsair Air 540 White (link). Current price: $123 (normal price: $150).
An extra $3 for the white version of the Air 540.
Corsair Graphite Series 760T (link). Current price: $160 (normal price: $270).
Pay no attention to the ridiculous “before” price of $270. The typical price is actually a bit under $200, so you are saving about $30. We do not normally recommend the 760T, since the normal price is simply too high to make the case worthwhile. With a price cut, this case should be a good purchase.
Cooler Master HAF X (link). Current price: $160 (normal price: $200).
Always a good recommendation, the HAF X has good cooling a very aggressive design.
Intel CPU
Intel i3 4150 (link). Current price: $100 (normal price: $150).
Intel traditionally does not do CPU sales, so this is nice. The standard price is about $120, not $150.
Intel i5 4690K (link). Current price: $205 (normal price: $265).
This is currently the best CPU for gaming.
Intel i7 4790K (link). Current price: $300 (normal price: $380).
It can handle 8 threads that you can use to boost productivity in certain tasks, or to brag to your friends who do not have hyperthreading. Warning: The $380 original price is an exaggeration. You are saving about $40-$50, not $80.
Intel i7 4930K (link). Current price: $460 (normal price: $740).
A huge discount on this 6-core beast.
AMD CPU
AMD FX-6300 (link). Current price: $85 (normal price: $150).
A decent discount makes this the best CPU for the price. Well worth it if it is in your budget.
AMD FX-6350 (link). Current price: $105 (normal price: $160).
A faster version of the 6300, in case you do not want to overclock. We recommend looking at the 8320 for $5 LESS, but if that is out of stock, this CPU is still on a good sale.
AMD FX-8320 (link). Current price: $100 (normal price: $200).
A good CPU for an unbeatable price. It is discounted from $150, not $200.
AMD FX-8350 (link). Current price: $140 (normal price: $230).
A faster version of the 8320, in case you do not want to overclock.
SSD
Kingston 120GB SSDNow (link). Current price: $50 (normal price: $194).
Turning “mark it up before the price cut” into an extreme sport. $50 for 120GB is still a sweet deal.
Crucial MX100 128GB (link). Current price: $63 (normal price: $80).
A good price for this mid-tier SSD.
SanDisk Ultra II 240GB (link). Current price: $85 (normal price: $160).
240GB SSDs are usually around the $120 mark, so you are saving about $40 with this mid-tier SSD.
Samsung 850 Pro 128GB (link). Current price: $97 (normal price: $130).
One of the fastest SSDs available. Still expensive when compared to the value unit, but cheap when compared to normal prices.
Samsung 840 EVO 250GB (link). Current price: $110 (normal price: $150).
A small discount, but who can complain about getting a discount?
SanDisk Extreme PRO 240GB (link). Current price: $130 (normal price: $230).
You buy this drive for its top-tier performance. The price cut makes it the same price as mid-tier SSDs.
Samsung 840 EVO 500GB (link). Current price: $190 (normal price: $270).
It is still expensive when compared to HDDs of the same capacity, but with drives like these, you can ditch HDDs altogether.
Samsung 850 Pro 512GB (link). Current price: $320 (normal price: $400).
Top tier performance and huge capacity. The price is cheaper than usual, but it is still high, and we recommend you ensure you actually need this drive, before buying.
Samsung 840 EVO 1TB (link). Current price: $360 (normal price: $500).
$0.36/GB is probably the lowest price any SSD has reached. Just keep in mind that a 1TB HDD is around $60.
SanDisk Extreme PRO 960GB (link). Current price: $516 (normal price: $700).
Not for the feint of heart, or weak of wallet.
Samsung 850 Pro 1 TB (link). Current price: $550 (normal price: $700).
An extreme price for an extreme SSD. Except that the extremism is now slightly discounted, for those who are slightly less extreme.
PSU
Antec HCG-620M (link). Current price: $60 (normal price: $110).
A good quality PSU, with modular cables. It may not be gold, but it can handle more power, and is cheap at this price.
Rosewill CAPSTONE 550W Gold (not modular) (link). Current price: $65 (normal price: $100).
High quality, decent discount, but not modular.
Rosewill CAPSTONE 550W Gold (modular) (link). Current price: $79 (normal price: $120).
Pay $15 extra to get the modular version of the Capstone 550W. Consider the 650W version for the same price, if it is still in stock.
Rosewill CAPSTONE 650W Gold (modular) (link). Current price: $80 (normal price: $140).
A very good PSU, if you need one. Great quality, gold efficiency, modular, and on a major discount.
SeaSonic G Series 550-Watt (link). Current price: $80 (normal price: $120).
An excellent PSU (gold, modular), for a good price.
SeaSonic G Series 650-Watt (link). Current price: $95 (normal price: $143).
The 650W version of the above.
HDD
Seagate 1TB (link). Current price: $50 (normal price: $115).
The true price for a 1TB HDD is about $60 or $65, not $115. A $15 discount is still good, particularly if you are looking to buy a few units to hoard lots of data.
Seagate 2TB (link). Current price: $70 (normal price: $165).
The price of $0.035/GB is extremely low!
GPU
Zotac GTX 750 Ti (link). Current price: $105 (normal price: $182).
The real price is about $135 or $140. A very good card for the price, particularly if you are considering joining the master race: This card should be able to output graphics close to a PS4.

Here is a list of a few PC game titles that I found to be on sale on Amazon. It's not a massive list but some of the newest and most popular. I will also say that I've played and beaten Shadow of Mordor and the game is a blast!
 
Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor. Current price: $20 (normal price: $50; Steam sale price: $33)
Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth. Current price: $25 (normal price: $50; Steam sale price: $35)
Alien: Isolation. Current price: $25 (normal price: $50; Steam sale price: $37.50)
Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag. Current price: $20 (normal price: $40; Steam sale price: $24)
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel. Current price: $35 (normal price: $60; Steam sale price: $50)
Guild Wars 2. Current price: $20 (normal price: $40; not available on Steam)
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. Current price: $10 (normal price: $25; Steam price: $25)
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. Current price: $7.50 (normal price: $30; Steam price: $30)

I found this whole list of Amazon sales going on right now and thought I'd share. Enjoy!
 
Mouse
Logitech G700s (link). Current price: $51 (normal price: $100).
The sole wireless mouse that we recommend in our mouse guide. The sensor is laser, and thus not flawless, but other than that, it is a pretty good mouse.
Case
Corsair Carbide Series 200R (link). Current price: $50 (normal price: $90).
A great case for a really low price. Excellent choice if this fits your budget.
Rosewill BLACKHAWK (link). Current price: $65 (normal price: $100).
With nothing less than five fans. A 35% discount is quite steep!
Rosewill R5 (link). Current price: $65 (normal price: $100).
A decent case.
Rosewill THOR V2 (link). Current price: $90 (normal price: $150).
A very large full tower case, with good cooling.
Corsair Black 500R (link). Current price: $90 (normal price: $140).
A well reviewed case.
Corsair White 500R (link). Current price: $95 (normal price: $140).
The white version of the 500R, for $5 more.
Corsair Air 540 Silver (link). Current price: $120 (normal price: $150).
Despite the cube-like shape, this case is well reviewed, with good cable management and airflow. If you were undecided because of the high price, maybe this sale will help.
Corsair Air 540 White (link). Current price: $123 (normal price: $150).
An extra $3 for the white version of the Air 540.
Corsair Graphite Series 760T (link). Current price: $160 (normal price: $270).
Pay no attention to the ridiculous “before” price of $270. The typical price is actually a bit under $200, so you are saving about $30. We do not normally recommend the 760T, since the normal price is simply too high to make the case worthwhile. With a price cut, this case should be a good purchase.
Cooler Master HAF X (link). Current price: $160 (normal price: $200).
Always a good recommendation, the HAF X has good cooling a very aggressive design.
Intel CPU
Intel i3 4150 (link). Current price: $100 (normal price: $150).
Intel traditionally does not do CPU sales, so this is nice. The standard price is about $120, not $150.
Intel i5 4690K (link). Current price: $205 (normal price: $265).
This is currently the best CPU for gaming.
Intel i7 4790K (link). Current price: $300 (normal price: $380).
It can handle 8 threads that you can use to boost productivity in certain tasks, or to brag to your friends who do not have hyperthreading. Warning: The $380 original price is an exaggeration. You are saving about $40-$50, not $80.
Intel i7 4930K (link). Current price: $460 (normal price: $740).
A huge discount on this 6-core beast.
AMD CPU
AMD FX-6300 (link). Current price: $85 (normal price: $150).
A decent discount makes this the best CPU for the price. Well worth it if it is in your budget.
AMD FX-6350 (link). Current price: $105 (normal price: $160).
A faster version of the 6300, in case you do not want to overclock. We recommend looking at the 8320 for $5 LESS, but if that is out of stock, this CPU is still on a good sale.
AMD FX-8320 (link). Current price: $100 (normal price: $200).
A good CPU for an unbeatable price. It is discounted from $150, not $200.
AMD FX-8350 (link). Current price: $140 (normal price: $230).
A faster version of the 8320, in case you do not want to overclock.
SSD
Kingston 120GB SSDNow (link). Current price: $50 (normal price: $194).
Turning “mark it up before the price cut” into an extreme sport. $50 for 120GB is still a sweet deal.
Crucial MX100 128GB (link). Current price: $63 (normal price: $80).
A good price for this mid-tier SSD.
SanDisk Ultra II 240GB (link). Current price: $85 (normal price: $160).
240GB SSDs are usually around the $120 mark, so you are saving about $40 with this mid-tier SSD.
Samsung 850 Pro 128GB (link). Current price: $97 (normal price: $130).
One of the fastest SSDs available. Still expensive when compared to the value unit, but cheap when compared to normal prices.
Samsung 840 EVO 250GB (link). Current price: $110 (normal price: $150).
A small discount, but who can complain about getting a discount?
SanDisk Extreme PRO 240GB (link). Current price: $130 (normal price: $230).
You buy this drive for its top-tier performance. The price cut makes it the same price as mid-tier SSDs.
Samsung 840 EVO 500GB (link). Current price: $190 (normal price: $270).
It is still expensive when compared to HDDs of the same capacity, but with drives like these, you can ditch HDDs altogether.
Samsung 850 Pro 512GB (link). Current price: $320 (normal price: $400).
Top tier performance and huge capacity. The price is cheaper than usual, but it is still high, and we recommend you ensure you actually need this drive, before buying.
Samsung 840 EVO 1TB (link). Current price: $360 (normal price: $500).
$0.36/GB is probably the lowest price any SSD has reached. Just keep in mind that a 1TB HDD is around $60.
SanDisk Extreme PRO 960GB (link). Current price: $516 (normal price: $700).
Not for the feint of heart, or weak of wallet.
Samsung 850 Pro 1 TB (link). Current price: $550 (normal price: $700).
An extreme price for an extreme SSD. Except that the extremism is now slightly discounted, for those who are slightly less extreme.
PSU
Antec HCG-620M (link). Current price: $60 (normal price: $110).
A good quality PSU, with modular cables. It may not be gold, but it can handle more power, and is cheap at this price.
Rosewill CAPSTONE 550W Gold (not modular) (link). Current price: $65 (normal price: $100).
High quality, decent discount, but not modular.
Rosewill CAPSTONE 550W Gold (modular) (link). Current price: $79 (normal price: $120).
Pay $15 extra to get the modular version of the Capstone 550W. Consider the 650W version for the same price, if it is still in stock.
Rosewill CAPSTONE 650W Gold (modular) (link). Current price: $80 (normal price: $140).
A very good PSU, if you need one. Great quality, gold efficiency, modular, and on a major discount.
SeaSonic G Series 550-Watt (link). Current price: $80 (normal price: $120).
An excellent PSU (gold, modular), for a good price.
SeaSonic G Series 650-Watt (link). Current price: $95 (normal price: $143).
The 650W version of the above.
HDD
Seagate 1TB (link). Current price: $50 (normal price: $115).
The true price for a 1TB HDD is about $60 or $65, not $115. A $15 discount is still good, particularly if you are looking to buy a few units to hoard lots of data.
Seagate 2TB (link). Current price: $70 (normal price: $165).
The price of $0.035/GB is extremely low!
GPU
Zotac GTX 750 Ti (link). Current price: $105 (normal price: $182).
The real price is about $135 or $140. A very good card for the price, particularly if you are considering joining the master race: This card should be able to output graphics close to a PS4.

I found this whole list of Amazon sales going on right now and thought I'd share. Enjoy!
 
Mouse
Logitech G700s (link). Current price: $51 (normal price: $100).
The sole wireless mouse that we recommend in our mouse guide. The sensor is laser, and thus not flawless, but other than that, it is a pretty good mouse.
Case
Corsair Carbide Series 200R (link). Current price: $50 (normal price: $90).
A great case for a really low price. Excellent choice if this fits your budget.
Rosewill BLACKHAWK (link). Current price: $65 (normal price: $100).
With nothing less than five fans. A 35% discount is quite steep!
Rosewill R5 (link). Current price: $65 (normal price: $100).
A decent case.
Rosewill THOR V2 (link). Current price: $90 (normal price: $150).
A very large full tower case, with good cooling.
Corsair Black 500R (link). Current price: $90 (normal price: $140).
A well reviewed case.
Corsair White 500R (link). Current price: $95 (normal price: $140).
The white version of the 500R, for $5 more.
Corsair Air 540 Silver (link). Current price: $120 (normal price: $150).
Despite the cube-like shape, this case is well reviewed, with good cable management and airflow. If you were undecided because of the high price, maybe this sale will help.
Corsair Air 540 White (link). Current price: $123 (normal price: $150).
An extra $3 for the white version of the Air 540.
Corsair Graphite Series 760T (link). Current price: $160 (normal price: $270).
Pay no attention to the ridiculous “before” price of $270. The typical price is actually a bit under $200, so you are saving about $30. We do not normally recommend the 760T, since the normal price is simply too high to make the case worthwhile. With a price cut, this case should be a good purchase.
Cooler Master HAF X (link). Current price: $160 (normal price: $200).
Always a good recommendation, the HAF X has good cooling a very aggressive design.
Intel CPU
Intel i3 4150 (link). Current price: $100 (normal price: $150).
Intel traditionally does not do CPU sales, so this is nice. The standard price is about $120, not $150.
Intel i5 4690K (link). Current price: $205 (normal price: $265).
This is currently the best CPU for gaming.
Intel i7 4790K (link). Current price: $300 (normal price: $380).
It can handle 8 threads that you can use to boost productivity in certain tasks, or to brag to your friends who do not have hyperthreading. Warning: The $380 original price is an exaggeration. You are saving about $40-$50, not $80.
Intel i7 4930K (link). Current price: $460 (normal price: $740).
A huge discount on this 6-core beast.
AMD CPU
AMD FX-6300 (link). Current price: $85 (normal price: $150).
A decent discount makes this the best CPU for the price. Well worth it if it is in your budget.
AMD FX-6350 (link). Current price: $105 (normal price: $160).
A faster version of the 6300, in case you do not want to overclock. We recommend looking at the 8320 for $5 LESS, but if that is out of stock, this CPU is still on a good sale.
AMD FX-8320 (link). Current price: $100 (normal price: $200).
A good CPU for an unbeatable price. It is discounted from $150, not $200.
AMD FX-8350 (link). Current price: $140 (normal price: $230).
A faster version of the 8320, in case you do not want to overclock.
SSD
Kingston 120GB SSDNow (link). Current price: $50 (normal price: $194).
Turning “mark it up before the price cut” into an extreme sport. $50 for 120GB is still a sweet deal.
Crucial MX100 128GB (link). Current price: $63 (normal price: $80).
A good price for this mid-tier SSD.
SanDisk Ultra II 240GB (link). Current price: $85 (normal price: $160).
240GB SSDs are usually around the $120 mark, so you are saving about $40 with this mid-tier SSD.
Samsung 850 Pro 128GB (link). Current price: $97 (normal price: $130).
One of the fastest SSDs available. Still expensive when compared to the value unit, but cheap when compared to normal prices.
Samsung 840 EVO 250GB (link). Current price: $110 (normal price: $150).
A small discount, but who can complain about getting a discount?
SanDisk Extreme PRO 240GB (link). Current price: $130 (normal price: $230).
You buy this drive for its top-tier performance. The price cut makes it the same price as mid-tier SSDs.
Samsung 840 EVO 500GB (link). Current price: $190 (normal price: $270).
It is still expensive when compared to HDDs of the same capacity, but with drives like these, you can ditch HDDs altogether.
Samsung 850 Pro 512GB (link). Current price: $320 (normal price: $400).
Top tier performance and huge capacity. The price is cheaper than usual, but it is still high, and we recommend you ensure you actually need this drive, before buying.
Samsung 840 EVO 1TB (link). Current price: $360 (normal price: $500).
$0.36/GB is probably the lowest price any SSD has reached. Just keep in mind that a 1TB HDD is around $60.
SanDisk Extreme PRO 960GB (link). Current price: $516 (normal price: $700).
Not for the feint of heart, or weak of wallet.
Samsung 850 Pro 1 TB (link). Current price: $550 (normal price: $700).
An extreme price for an extreme SSD. Except that the extremism is now slightly discounted, for those who are slightly less extreme.
PSU
Antec HCG-620M (link). Current price: $60 (normal price: $110).
A good quality PSU, with modular cables. It may not be gold, but it can handle more power, and is cheap at this price.
Rosewill CAPSTONE 550W Gold (not modular) (link). Current price: $65 (normal price: $100).
High quality, decent discount, but not modular.
Rosewill CAPSTONE 550W Gold (modular) (link). Current price: $79 (normal price: $120).
Pay $15 extra to get the modular version of the Capstone 550W. Consider the 650W version for the same price, if it is still in stock.
Rosewill CAPSTONE 650W Gold (modular) (link). Current price: $80 (normal price: $140).
A very good PSU, if you need one. Great quality, gold efficiency, modular, and on a major discount.
SeaSonic G Series 550-Watt (link). Current price: $80 (normal price: $120).
An excellent PSU (gold, modular), for a good price.
SeaSonic G Series 650-Watt (link). Current price: $95 (normal price: $143).
The 650W version of the above.
HDD
Seagate 1TB (link). Current price: $50 (normal price: $115).
The true price for a 1TB HDD is about $60 or $65, not $115. A $15 discount is still good, particularly if you are looking to buy a few units to hoard lots of data.
Seagate 2TB (link). Current price: $70 (normal price: $165).
The price of $0.035/GB is extremely low!
GPU
Zotac GTX 750 Ti (link). Current price: $105 (normal price: $182).
The real price is about $135 or $140. A very good card for the price, particularly if you are considering joining the master race: This card should be able to output graphics close to a PS4.

I'm pretty satisfied with my temps so far but I've not done a lot of overclocking yet and I think the sound may be a bit better under water. Maybe I will hold off until I try some OC'ing.

Coil whine is something that will never go away with high end graphics cards. You can't wait it out.

This is old news and is not valid. The ACX 2.0 cooler has no problems. The graph also shows the stock version so you can expect the one linked to be just shy of the FTW performance.

I would get either the ASUS GTX 970 STRIX http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NJ9BJ8G or the MSI GTX 970 TF http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NN0GEXQ and my preference being the STRIX. The G1 Gaming doesn't cool any better and is louder than the ASUS or MSI options.

I can't believe all the ACX vots, the ACX cooler was a big miss with the 970. It doesn't even make proper contact with the GPU. Go look up any reviews on it.
 
The two best rated models are the ASUS GTX 970 STRIX http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NJ9BJ8G and the MSI GTX 970 Gaming http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NN0GEXQ. Each model has an excellent custom PCB as well as intuitive cooler designs that only turn on and ramp up when under load and temperatures reach a certain point. Again, check reviews on these cards and you will find them to be the top two.

100% ASUS GTX 970 STRIX http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NJ9BJ8G. It's by far the best option ATM.

Go with the MSI GTX 770 TF http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CZ58WUI. The 770 and 280X perform almost the same but the 770 will be more reliable and run cooler.