First Time PC Builder- Graphics Card and CPU Questions

[Woolly123]

Hello, I am a first time pc builder and I have a couple questions regarding a proper graphics card and CPU for my setup. I currently have picked out a I5-6600 for the CPU and really want to use a GTX 1070 for the GPU. Would I be better off with the I7-6700 instead of the I5? I don't plan on overclocking the CPU at all so I think I will just stick with the locked version. And for the GPU, I am debating between the GTX 970 and the 1070. I've read that I should wait for the 1070 to come out because it could be equivalent in performance to the 980 ti. My only concern is when I might be able to buy the 1070. I know it gets released on June 10th, but once it is released, I would think everybody would be sold out within minutes. I am not familiar with graphics card releases, so would everybody selling out in minutes and having a hard time getting a hold of one be the case?
I really like my build so far, I just want to understand which CPU and GPU would benefit me the most. Thank you for all the help, I greatly appreciate it.

Here is my setup on pcpartpicker.com (The graphics card I selected in pcpartpicker is for price only, I do not plan on using it)- http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mCRJ7h

 

[CV_Taihou]

Hello, I am a first time pc builder and I have a couple questions regarding a proper graphics card and CPU for my setup. I currently have picked out a I5-6600 for the CPU and really want to use a GTX 1070 for the GPU. Would I be better off with the I7-6700 instead of the I5? I don't plan on overclocking the CPU at all so I think I will just stick with the locked version. And for the GPU, I am debating between the GTX 970 and the 1070. I've read that I should wait for the 1070 to come out because it could be equivalent in performance to the 980 ti. My only concern is when I might be able to buy the 1070. I know it gets released on June 10th, but once it is released, I would think everybody would be sold out within minutes. I am not familiar with graphics card releases, so would everybody selling out in minutes and having a hard time getting a hold of one be the case?
I really like my build so far, I just want to understand which CPU and GPU would benefit me the most. Thank you for all the help, I greatly appreciate it.

Here is my setup on pcpartpicker.com (The graphics card I selected in pcpartpicker is for price only, I do not plan on using it)- http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mCRJ7h

Swapped a couple things around to save some money. If you aren't overclocking or running a higher speed of RAM you don't need the Z series motherboard. You also don't need a big liquid cooler. Skylake CPU's run really cool even with the stock fan, so there's no point in going liquid at all. If it's an aesthetics concern, you can slap on a cheap aircooler just for looks. I also swapped the 6600 for the 6500. Neither is going to bottleneck any of the new cards to my understanding, and the 6500 is a cheaper option that will perform pretty much on par.

i5-6500 Build

 

[Woolly123]

Okay thank you. I may stick with the 6600 because I want to have more than enough power CPU wise. What are your thoughts on the GPU?

 

[CV_Taihou]

Okay thank you. I may stick with the 6600 because I want to have more than enough power CPU wise. What are your thoughts on the GPU?

Wholeheartedly agree that waiting for the new cards is the best plan right now. As far as the CPU goes, if you're set on the 6600, you honestly might as well spend the extra 10 bucks to get the unlocked CPU. It would mean that you'd need to keep the Z series board, and the CPU cooler (or an aftermarket one of some sort), but it would mean that if you ever did decide to OC, you'd have everything there and ready to go

 

[VR PC-BUILD]

Here is the build with GTX1080

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($194.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($51.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($62.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($85.79 @ OutletPC)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro M Acrylic ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($82.93 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition 37.9 CFM 120mm Fan ($16.88 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 37.9 CFM 120mm Fans ($26.49 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 37.9 CFM 120mm Fans ($26.49 @ OutletPC)
Other: GTX1080 ($600.00)
Total: $1336.30
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-24 14:01 EDT-0400

If you are not over clocking no need of Z170 motherboard and CPU cooler

 

[Woolly123]

Oh wow, thank you for that. I may end up doing that build. The 6500 is really enough to handle a 1080? Also, when usually after the main release from nvidia, do the other 3rd party board companies release their boards?

 

[TheZek42]

Oh wow, thank you for that. I may end up doing that build. The 6500 is really enough to handle a 1080? Also, when usually after the main release from nvidia, do the other 3rd party board companies release their boards?

Contrary to what most people think, its incredibly difficult to bottleneck a graphics card, Jayztwocents made a great video explaining, I recommend you watch it. Unfortunately, I'm at school right now, so I can't access youtube to find you the link, but it should be reasonably easy to find.