$2000 to build a gaming PC

[johneggenspiller]

So I had a horribly bad experience with ibuypower trying to do a custom build which has lead me to decide I should just build my own pc from the ground up. I primarily play League of Legends which I know isn't terribly taxing, however I want to buy something that will go above and beyond that for the future.

Here's my first stab at what it could look like:
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/johneggenspiller/saved/vP2MnQ

I'm thinking the new Skylake processor is the way to go, but I could definitely be convinced otherwise.

My budget is $2,000, but if I can come in under budget I won't complain. I haven't built a pc in quite a few years so i'm not up to date on current components, this was just what I thought seemed appropriate after 24 hours of research.

Thanks for all the help!

 

[Archaic59]

Everyone has their way of doing things. here's mine-

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($359.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($159.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($331.98 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card ($678.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 w/Window (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($85.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($88.88 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1962.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-28 23:03 EDT-0400

 

[johneggenspiller]

Thank you, that's good feedback

 

[johneggenspiller]

Curious about a couple things with this build:

1. Do you why only 8gb of memory? Wouldn't 16 be more appropriate for the long haul?
2. The 980 Ti seems like a great GPU, but if my monitors are only capable of 1080p, is that a waste?
3. Why an 850W PSU? Seems like overkill, but I want to make sure i'm not missing something.


Thanks again!

Everyone has their way of doing things. here's mine-

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($359.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($159.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($331.98 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card ($678.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 w/Window (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($85.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($88.88 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1962.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-28 23:03 EDT-0400