Need help building my first Gaming PC (~$1,000)

[Sleepingforest]

The Scythe Samurai-ZZ, for $25. (This only makes sense if LGA1156 and LGA1155 are functionally the same for coolers).

 

[mfenn]

The Scythe Samurai-ZZ, for $25. (This only makes sense if LGA1156 and LGA1155 are functionally the same for coolers).

1155 and 1156 have the same exact mounting solution, so an 1156 cooler would work. I wouldn't get that cooler though. There's no reason to get a compact top-down cooler in a case like the Storm Enforcer. I think the good ol Hyper 212+ will do what the OP wants.

 

[Phish_Phanatic]

Wow, once again, thank you for all the help, this forum has been incredibly helpful over the past week!

I plan to make my purchase over the weekend, and will update this thread with pictures once I put it together!!!!