FINAL Check on a Skylake Build (Purchasing Today or Tomorrow)

adam61

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I'm ready to upgrade my 2500k build as I've been having some motherboard and issues with my monitor and I think it's time to come into the future. I do a decent amount of gaming but primarily non-FPS gaming so a little latency is usually not noticeable. The rest of the use is watching videos or working from home (hence the need for dual monitors). Please state if there's any place I'm absolutely throwing money away, and I had some questions at the bottom for components I'm having an issue researching and making a final decision on. I want to use 2 monitors, but only plan to game on one. Part Picker says everything is compatible, but please let me know if there's going to be an issue or tight fit anywhere in my build as well. So without further ado...

PC Part Picker Build

Questions:

1) Any major compatibility or issues where I've obviously chosen the wrong component, is the PSU high-quality and powerful enough? (GPU and SSD are already purchased so there's no turning back there)

2) I wanted 2 60Hz 4K monitors. Are the ASUS the best choice at that price? I also noticed Monoprice had a similar option at a $400x2 Price Point. Will these come with all the correct cables to set them up with my 980 Ti?

3) I couldn't find a keyboard to select. I want a full-size keyboard with backlight that's got good feel, but isn't extremely loud. I'd also like to stay around $100 or less

4) Speakers. I just want a 2.1 system for around $100-150 that is of reasonable quality. I know the monitors will take up a lot more desktop space so is there room for a sound bar below them perhaps?

5) I did put a case in the build, but reviews on the $75-150 cases seemed thin. I want plenty of room to breath. All the necessary fans to already be included, and just a little bit of style if possible.

6) Lastly what else might I be forgetting, thermal paste or other small things for example? I have a mouse, and 3TB HDD for backup, the rest of the components I tried to mention in my components or were included in my part picker.

I know I had several questions, but as I researched more, more questions came up. I'd really like to knock this out in one go and for the money I'm spending I'd really like great performance and not to have to go hunt down one last component because I wasn't thorough enough.

Thanks a million in advance for your help!!!!


 

fport

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One way to give people something to chew on right away it to go that extra step and do the [bb] cut and paste
off partpicker. I just say that because I read past your build spec without any difficulty and spent some time
trying to suss out what you wanted.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($374.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z170 PRO GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($122.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($158.97 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card ($619.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 500R Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($17.75 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($91.88 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus PB287Q 60Hz 28.0" Monitor ($467.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus PB287Q 60Hz 28.0" Monitor ($467.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2747.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-11 19:14 EST-0500

So, I did make two adjustments, one to your RAM - a four stick set instead of two 2 stick packages. The other to your CPU cooler upgrading it to the Noctua DH-14. Just in case you decide to overclock at some point and also to keep everything cool and stable. Your power supply is a tier one model made by Seasonic. The monitors are a good compromise to get the screen real estate and the price is down another $100 from last year. Overall it is a good looking balanced build with the money spent in the right places, CPU, GPU and MB. I really like the Thermaltake V71 as a case but it's a personal choice in the end. Like my Raven 03, sigh.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($374.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($74.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z170 PRO GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($122.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($214.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($158.97 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card ($619.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Thermaltake Core V71 ATX Full Tower Case ($110.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($17.75 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($91.88 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus PB287Q 60Hz 28.0" Monitor ($467.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus PB287Q 60Hz 28.0" Monitor ($467.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2823.41
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-11 19:55 EST-0500

In the end, it's a solid build and there isn't much room for buyer's remorse.