Build Help, is this system compatible? First time build

[Smiddy35]

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Smiddy35/saved/NZ9qqs

Looking for tips, and any criticism. This is my first build, and I'm confused about going with 3200 or 3000 series ram. Not sure the Mootherboard will recognize the set I have. I've tried looking at the QVL, but have heard that's not always 100% accurate. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Supahos]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($344.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H115i 104.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($110.04 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VIII HERO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 950 PRO 512GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($315.63 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Black 5TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($219.44 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB FTW Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card ($750.00)
Case: Corsair 760T White ATX Full Tower Case ($194.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($128.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($92.99 @ B&H)
Case Fan: Corsair SP140 49.5 CFM 140mm Fans ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Corsair SP120 57.2 CFM 120mm Fan ($12.89 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair ML140 Pro LED 97.0 CFM 140mm Fan ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: BenQ BL2711U 27.0" 60Hz Monitor ($579.00 @ B&H)
Keyboard: Logitech G910 Orion Spark Wired Gaming Keyboard ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse ($99.90 @ Amazon)
Total: $3433.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-23 00:50 EDT-0400



Cheaper board, memory, power supply all are at least equal to what you had most are actually superior, saved enough to make it a 500 Gb 950 so it's actually usable for several games. Why the 5tb hd? Id consider switching it for a 1-2 tb ssd and go back to a 250gb 950 boot drive

 

[Smiddy35]

I'm looking at the 5TB just for the space, plan on adding a big SSD later. 5TB would just be for media/pics/misc. I'm also wanting to keep the corsair memory just for aesthetics. Kind of same with Corsair power supply, but I could go a little cheaper with that. I also plan on upgrading and getting another 1080 to SLI. Wasn't sure how to reply to your comment. New to this website and using mobile at work. I'll be doing some media work as well, not sure how well this system will work for it. Thanks for the reply, I'll consider any and all info

 

[Supahos]

That particular ripjawz kit matches the 950evo and board perfectly. Thought they made a good combo. But go with the massivly more expensive slower ram if you choose. That power supply is pretty overkill even if you do sli later the 850 one I suggested is still pretty much overkill as well... Nothing wrong with your build i could just get same performance for around $2200 but it's your money

 

[Smiddy35]

Ok cool, I don't know enough about computers hardware to justify my answers. I appreciate your input, and will definitely take it into consideration in my build. Thanks again

 

[Smiddy35]

Can I ask why they memory is faster? I was told that you wanted to fill all Dims on the motherboard if possible. Just curious for any input. Is the dominator platform that slow? I was also wondering if the 3200 series would fit well with either of the motherboards mentioned. Thanks

 

[Supahos]

Its just has a lower latency wont make a major difference, but spending more for less quality doesnt make much sense. As for filling all the slots that just puts more strain on the memory controller snd doubles your chances of one stick going/being bad. 3200 memory would be fine but it's usually a decent amount more than 3000 MHz ram for a not perceivable performance gain.