Enthusiast Gaming Build - Requesting Feedback

[JoshDBoyle]

Hey all!

I've come across the following "enthusiast" build from PC Part Picker and I was intrigued:

https://pcpartpicker.com/guide/hGwrxr/enthusiast-gaming-build

Currently I am running a system as follows:

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  ■ i5 2500k CPU
  ■ nVidia GTX 980 4GB GPU
  ■ 8GB RipJaws DDR3 RAM
  ■ Asus P8P67 Pro Motherboard
  ■ Thermaltake Black Widow PSU
  ■ OLD Antec large tower (I don't know the model but would be looking to replace this)
  ■ WD 1TB HDD
  ■ Intel 128GB SSD

I'm looking to move into something like the linked build and am looking for feedback on it. I'll probably keep my GTX 980 as it's more than sufficient to run any game right now in 1080p and it can handle many in 2160p as long as I don't max things. I'd like to shave off some of the cost though. For example:

1) Is that case worth it for $204? Is there a quality case I could grab that's cheaper?
2) What about the difference between a 6500K and a 6600K? There seems to be a $40-50 difference. Is the performance between the two noticeable?
3) Do you think going SLI with another 980 would be worth it eventually or should I do a 1 card upgrade to a 1070/80 in the future (not going to do it now)?

Thanks!

 

[Hellfire13]

there are plenty of gud cases at less than half the price...u can modify that part list and place filters to choose something u like...having said that, gud cases are all about ergonomics and cable management...pick something with a gud review and rating...

there is no 6500k, only 6500 and 6600k...the difference is due to higher base clock and unlock ability for overclocking...u can get more juice out of the 6600k by overclocking it as it is unlocked...also the base clock is 3.2ghz as opposed to 3.5ghz...hence the price difference...

its always better to go with one single big card than sli/crossfire...remember, not all games support sli...hence u wud be better off with one single big card...so get a 1070/1080 in future instead of going for a 980 sli...