I need help building a system for my buddy

[xghoststrike]

I am trying to help build a system for my buddy who isn't the most pc savvy person. I'm not the best either but I definitely know more than he does. This is what i have compiled so far, his spending limit is $1,300 CANADIAN. Please make any adjustments you think could be a better fit.
Keep in mind he already has a case, optical drive, operating system, monitor ect. everything that isn't here, he has and will reuse.

READ ME - he has a power supply he is going to reuse, i just listed this one just case he decides to upgrade, the power supply is not a necessity.


PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/cB8vP6
Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/cB8vP6/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($354.00 @ shopRBC)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($116.75 @ Vuugo)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 DDR3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($144.50 @ Vuugo)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($108.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($105.29 @ Vuugo)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($155.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($465.38 @ Amazon Canada)
Power Supply: Corsair CSM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($131.38 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $1582.26

 

[rolli59]

Did some edits being not computer savy no need for max OC cooler, DDR4 motherboard and ram and PSU to one of the best on the market.
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/XcZDt6

 

[xghoststrike]

Did some edits being not computer savy no need for max OC cooler, DDR4 motherboard and ram and PSU to one of the best on the market.
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/XcZDt6

yes the cooler i picked was a bit excessive so i agree on 212, but the ddr4 ram and mobo isnt necessary, is there anything i get that is ddr3 but better?

 

[rolli59]

DDR 4 is becoming the new std fairly quickly, all new CPU's/motherboards will be based on it and at least buying into it now gives a chance that it can be used again on next upgrade. Only time I see the DDR3 as viable option is when people are using their current ram.
I just built for my son using 6700K and DDR4 3000 for that reason.