Thanks for your input, trying to put together a new build with the new Intel and Nvidia parts coming out soon.
Primary Use: Gaming, Video Editing Novice (lightworks / Adobe Premier Pro)
Games: Far Cry, Fallout 4, Skyrim, TC Division, Doom, Minecraft
Going to get VR next year.
Even though I have some items already heading my way, I'm still open for recommendations if I need to return anything.
I would like it to be as quiet as reasonably possible, as it's home is in the bedroom and really need help in picking out a case and cooling.
O/C: Yes, a bit, stability more important though and don't want to increase power consumption too much. Plan on running ram at 2800.
Processor: i7 6900K $750 - 1K? Hoping it is available for purchase in June-July, let me know if this is not realistic.
GPU: GTX 1080 (preferably 3rd party, but want to purchase as soon as 6900K becomes available, so choices may be limited) $600+, will go SLI down the line so case / PSU / etc needs to support this.
MOBO: MSI X99A Pro Gaming Carbon $329
Monitor: Acer Predator XB271HU $800 (From Costco for easier return if QC issue, delivers 05/25)
Boot Drive: Samsung 950 Pro 512GB SSD $317 (Newegg - Delivers 05/25)
PSU: EVGA SuperNova 850 Watt Titanium $220 (Amazon - Delivers 05/24)
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws 4 Series 32GB $159 (Newegg - Delivers 05/25)
Storage HDD: Basic Seagate 2TB on hand
OS: Windows 10 $30-120
Case: ??? Sound dampening and cooling / air flow are biggest concerns, followed by ease of setup. Bling not important.
Cooling: Not looking for anything too complicated, but want to keep system as quiet as GTX 1080 will allow.
Misc: Mechanical Gaming Keyboard / Mouse. Speakers, Headset
Questions:
1. Why shouldn't I buy Windows 10 key from Bonanza for $30, and has anyone used this on a new build? With an M.2 drive?
2. Is 850W PSU sufficient for a bit of OC or SLI? Both?
3. Concerned with booting from M.2 drive from everything I've read... is this still an issue, or will it be fine with any x99 board these days?
4. Will eventually move to 3d video recording, any software / hardware recommendations?
Disclamer:
Not looking for CPU recommendations outside of Broadwell-E. No, I don't want a 88 core PC, yes, you are much more knowledge than me am.
Primary Use: Gaming, Video Editing Novice (lightworks / Adobe Premier Pro)
Games: Far Cry, Fallout 4, Skyrim, TC Division, Doom, Minecraft

Going to get VR next year.
Even though I have some items already heading my way, I'm still open for recommendations if I need to return anything.
I would like it to be as quiet as reasonably possible, as it's home is in the bedroom and really need help in picking out a case and cooling.
O/C: Yes, a bit, stability more important though and don't want to increase power consumption too much. Plan on running ram at 2800.
Processor: i7 6900K $750 - 1K? Hoping it is available for purchase in June-July, let me know if this is not realistic.
GPU: GTX 1080 (preferably 3rd party, but want to purchase as soon as 6900K becomes available, so choices may be limited) $600+, will go SLI down the line so case / PSU / etc needs to support this.
MOBO: MSI X99A Pro Gaming Carbon $329
Monitor: Acer Predator XB271HU $800 (From Costco for easier return if QC issue, delivers 05/25)
Boot Drive: Samsung 950 Pro 512GB SSD $317 (Newegg - Delivers 05/25)
PSU: EVGA SuperNova 850 Watt Titanium $220 (Amazon - Delivers 05/24)
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws 4 Series 32GB $159 (Newegg - Delivers 05/25)
Storage HDD: Basic Seagate 2TB on hand
OS: Windows 10 $30-120
Case: ??? Sound dampening and cooling / air flow are biggest concerns, followed by ease of setup. Bling not important.
Cooling: Not looking for anything too complicated, but want to keep system as quiet as GTX 1080 will allow.
Misc: Mechanical Gaming Keyboard / Mouse. Speakers, Headset
Questions:
1. Why shouldn't I buy Windows 10 key from Bonanza for $30, and has anyone used this on a new build? With an M.2 drive?
2. Is 850W PSU sufficient for a bit of OC or SLI? Both?
3. Concerned with booting from M.2 drive from everything I've read... is this still an issue, or will it be fine with any x99 board these days?
4. Will eventually move to 3d video recording, any software / hardware recommendations?
Disclamer:
Not looking for CPU recommendations outside of Broadwell-E. No, I don't want a 88 core PC, yes, you are much more knowledge than me am.