I need some feedback for this gaming PC build

[Midnight822]

So I've been tweaking my build based on some better suggestions I've seen on this forum and elsewhere. I'm going to lay out my current design below and await your feedback. I'll be using it primarily for gaming.

One thing I wasn't sure about though, I've seen several gaming PCs use more expensive motherboards. What benefits do you get from a higher end mobo, and would I be better off to go with a better model for $100-$150 more?


My PCpartPicker build

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor - $314.15
CPU Cooler: Corsair H115i 104.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler - $110.04
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard - $154.99
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory - $79.99
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive - $66.79
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive - $292.89
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive - $154.95
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB FTW ACX 2.0+ Video Card - $639.99
Case: Cooler Master MasterCase 5 ATX Mid Tower Case - $99.99
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply - $84.99
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer - $50.97
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) - $88.28

Total: $2040.76

 

[Midnight822]

Again, given that we have the G2 1000 and the noisy fan, I just didn't wanna take water from that well again. And as many of our users are going for white themed builds (mostly Enthoo Luxe) it's a good choice ... even when it's under the white PSU shroud and ya can't see it ... I know it's there !

$203 https://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-snowsilent1050
$180 https://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220p21000xr

The P2 gets a 9.5 Build Quality Rating, the Snow gets a 10, so yeah ... I think that's worth $23 ... even tho the thing that lost the half point isn't very significant, it was there.
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story6&reid=361
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story6&reid=409

I found this article (linked below) with reviews by Tech Power Up with a noise comparison of a ton of different PSUs, with these two among the list. Regardless of the G2's, the P2 actually came in a little over 1 db lower overall than the Seasonic. The editor was very adament that the smaller fan size on the Seasonic would end up being more noisy in the end if you put enough stress on it, granted that would have to be a pretty hefty rigg. That said, they both scored a 9.5 overall rating, so clearly they're both of high quality and fairly comparable.

If I were making a white rigg, I would without a doubt go with the Seasonic. I'm nearly tempted just because of the motherboard I ended up with, although like you said it would end up being covered by a shroud anyway. Plus I already ordered the part and it's on its way, haha. But I appreciate you pointing this product out to me though, I want to keep these white parts saved in the back of my mind, incase I ever feel like changing things out and going for a white build. Appreciate the tips!

PSU Noise Ratings in dbs