Help with building a new computer.

[Bryant_3]

So i'm currently building a new computer.I just bought Corsair Carbide Series SPEC-02 Mid Tower Gaming Case(https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I0MKMG2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
I am looking to see what motherboard is best right now? I am looking at getting the I5 6600 3.5 processor andthe motherboard i'm looking to spend around 200-300 price range. I would like it to have two x16 GPU ports for SLI. this isn't required if I get the 1060-1080 GPU since I believe you can't do SLI with them. I am also wondering if getting the 1060 is my best bet or what would your suggestion be? I currently have a SSD but my normal hard drive no longer functions and am looking for a new drive and any suggestions for that as well. for a power supply i'm looking at EVGA 700 B1, 80+ Bronze 700W, Power Supply 100-B1-0700-K1(https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018JYHBE6/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER). Not sure what kind of processor heatsink/fan I should get either. I am also in need of a new monitor something on the lower price range but still good for gaming. I am purchasing these one at a time or two depending on prices. I am open for suggestions, not wanting to have to replace these parts for a few years hopefully. I appreciate any and all recommendations, most review websites can be misleading. this is for gaming mostlyand of course the usualybrowsing the web etc. if it can handle me streaming on twitch even better.

 

[Frag Maniac]

1. A MB having 2 x16 slots doesn't automatically mean they can both run in x16 simultaneously, so you need to check that. It's pretty much only enthusiast level MBs that can, because it requires more than 32 total Pci-Ex lanes, since there's always a 1x or 4x slot.

2. Most GPUs run fine on x8 bandwidth, especially since the advent of Pci-E ver 2 & 3. There's been tests done on it, and at most you only lose 1 or 2 FPS. Just get a MB that can do x16, x8, it works fine, and a bit better than x8, x8. The primary GPU in SLI works a bit harder than the secondary.

3. Both 1060 and 1080 are SLI compatible, don't know what made you think they weren't.

4. If planning to go dual SLI, get a PSU with 50% more wattage and amperage than one card takes. EG a 1060 needs 400w, 20a, so a 600w, 30a PSU for SLI. A 1080 needs 500w, 32a, so a 750w, 48a PSU for 2.

5. If you just want to bump your CPU from 3.5 up to 4GHz, which is plenty adequate, a CoolerMaster Hyper 212 EVO will do fine, and can be had for $25-$30.

6. It's really a bad idea to buy one or two parts at a time. Mainly because you won't be able to build or use the entire system until you get them all. Plus, while you're waiting, the prices you paid often go lower, and you lose warranty time.

The only exception is if you already have a fully working PC and display, so you can swap out the new parts as you get them.

 

[Bryant_3]

I do already have a fully working PC. it will be swapped into my new tower once I get the MB and processor. here is a linkto everything I propose to buy. if you have any better options than what I have selected feel free to let me know what I should get instead. http://pcpartpicker.com/list/7kHzkT