Looking for suggestions on a gaming PC build

[Admiral Meowmix]

I'm rather new to this whole building a PC thing, and would rather go with a PCbuilder like Avadirect (cheapest place I've seen tbh) to save myself a lot of effort but a lot of people also recommend more of building a PC yourself to avoid paying a large and hefty premium.

I'm sure I could learn so I'd appreciate any tips or video links anyone here could provide. But I also want recommendations on the components too. I'm not much for the appearance of the inside or outside of a PC and care more functionality.

So far using PCBuilder I have this http://pcpartpicker.com/list/RWmZwV

Any recommendations?

 

[CTurbo]

What is the purpose of this build?

I recommend a good air cooler instead of a water cooler.

32GB of RAM? Why? Get 2x16GB if you want that much.

Unless you are working in music you don't need a sound card.

That is an overpriced 1080

no ssd in a $3k build?




Here are some recommended changes

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($324.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($70.94 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($159.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($156.95 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 8GB WINDFORCE OC 8G Video Card ($629.00 @ B&H)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Trooper ATX Full Tower Case ($148.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 850W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($115.50 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-16D1HT Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($40.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($88.88 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus PG279Q ROG Swift 27.0" 165Hz Monitor ($799.00 @ B&H)
Keyboard: Corsair STRAFE RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard ($128.69 @ Amazon)
Total: $2871.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-02 02:16 EDT-0400

 

[Admiral Meowmix]

What is the purpose of this build?

I recommend a good air cooler instead of a water cooler.

32GB of RAM? Why? Get 2x16GB if you want that much.

Unless you are working in music you don't need a sound card.

That is an overpriced 1080

no ssd in a $3k build?




Here are some recommended changes

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($324.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($70.94 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($159.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($156.95 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 8GB WINDFORCE OC 8G Video Card ($629.00 @ B&H)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Trooper ATX Full Tower Case ($148.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 850W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($115.50 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-16D1HT Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($40.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($88.88 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus PG279Q ROG Swift 27.0" 165Hz Monitor ($799.00 @ B&H)
Keyboard: Corsair STRAFE RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard ($128.69 @ Amazon)
Total: $2871.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-02 02:16 EDT-0400

The purpose is mainly for gaming with possible small 3D animation work.

I didn't realize it said 4 x 8GB, derp. I also want 32 Gigs as while a tad overkill it can help with the field I plan on going too which is 3D modeling and animation. But that's a long long ways off.

Water cooling has always been a recommendation of a lot of people and it's something that will help with keeping it cool and quiet which is nice.

I'm a bit of an audiophile, while i don't work in music I do like having good sound.

It's a water cooled 1080.

Eh I'm used to normal hard drives and don't care much for some extra speed in programs starting up and I rarely if ever move files around. Plus this whole two hard drive thing would confuse the heck outta me.

 

[Admiral Meowmix]

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/RWmZwV

I've updated it a bit, figured I'd only need 16 gigs and I can always just upgrade if need be.

650w should be good for a PSU instead of 850 as well.

Also I can probably find a better keyboard for cheaper somewhere.

And realized I don't need thermal paste.

 

[CTurbo]

Your psu got terrible. Avoid any NEX model.

The water cooler wouldn't hurt, but it will not be any better or quieter.

 

[Admiral Meowmix]

Your psu got terrible. Avoid any NEX model.

The water cooler wouldn't hurt, but it will not be any better or quieter.

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/bRPTnn

yea i realized that after some research, replaces it with a 750 w G2