Build feedback: Powerful all-rounder?

[El-Terrible]

Hi all, I'm building my 2nd PC, but it's kind of my first as the last one was in 1995! I've not had a desktop for a long time (don't even own a monitor) and have just made do with a laptop, but as I'm working from home a lot more now, require a lot more computer time for photo editing and media hosting and finally have a desk , I decided to build my own PC which will be an all rounder with the intention of being left on most days. Hoping this will last me a few years. Additionally I've had a huge urge to do some gaming again as not done for years. So the main tasks will be:
- Programming
- Some gaming, latest titles at 1440p
- Some photo / video editing
- Plex server / transcoding
- Disk Redundancy with a primary SSD, Storage 1 and overnight delta on Storage 2 via Robocopy


CPU: Intel i7-6700K
MB: Asus Hero VIII Z170 (great reviews and sound, not buying sound card)
GPU: Asus Strix GTI 980 Ti (Splashing out here as want Witcher 3/GTA V on 1440p)
RAM: 2x8GB Corsair Vengeance LPX 3000MHz
PSU: EVGA 750W Gold+
Cooler: Noctua NH-D15
Case: Fractal R5 Define
Fans: NF-A14 FLX x 2 (proposed fan set-up, 2 front, 1 bottom, 1 exhaust - advice welcome)
Paste: Arctic MX4
Primary HD: Samsung 850 Pro 512GB
Storage 1/2:WD Black 3TB/Seagate Barracuda 3TB
Monitors: Acer XB271HU, Dell U2415
Keyboard: K740
Mouse: G502
Wifi: Asus AC68

Any feedback and comments much appreciated. Thanks

 

[profoundnoah]

Overall, I think this is a very solid build. As a personal user of both an i7 6700k, the hero board, a noctua D14 heatsink, and a 980 ti, that build should definitely get you where you want it. My only question would be the internet solution. I am assuming that you do not currently possess ethernet wired into your office. Have you considered using a powerline adapter instead of wifi? Wifi is convenient, but for gaming and uploads etc., it can be a little bit problematic. Of course, this also depends on your router and ISP, but just throwing it out there.

 

[El-Terrible]

I haven't even heard about a power adapter. Wow, after looking them up that could be a far preferable solution if it gives me a more stable and equally fast connection. You're right, I don't have an ethernet connection in the office, the router is plugged in downstairs. Getting an ethernet would perhaps be an option further down the line, but I can't consider it at the moment as my office may well relocate to another room at some stage so it may not be worth going through the trouble at this point.

How would you rate the difference in performance between Wifi, this adapter and a direct ethernet connection? Thanks so much for the suggestion.

Any advice on fan set-up? Am I on the right track with the 2 front, 1 exhaust and 1 bottom? Thanks again

 

[profoundnoah]

My apologies for the delay in response. Since wifi really depends on your router, and house layout/construction, it's hard to give you a precise answer. However, when I swapped from wifi to powerline, I noticed a huge increase in speeds, and a lot less latency. You would get very small performance differences between a powerline and a direct ethernet cable, as the two have very similar speeds. Your fan setup appears to be fine just ensure that you have intake in the front and exhaust at the back. The bottom can be used in whatever manner you wish. It seems like a very solid setup.