Need advice on best PC build of 1500$ 2016

[Mrinal_2]

I know there are existing thread with the same question but there isn't any thread of same topic in 2016, as the prices of components have been dropped and there is an option of skylake. So sorry for posting it again.
This will be my 1st pc build so i did a lot of research although still confused. Can i go for 980 ti with this budget? If yes then which 980 ti should i choose?
1. Asus Strix 980 Ti
2. EVGA Hybrid 980 Ti
3. Zotac AMP Extreme 980 Ti

I heard the above 3 gpu's are best for cooling and performance. So chose these. With 1500$ budget, I dont think i will be able to do 4k Gaming. But still getting the gpu to do 4k gaming as after few months i think i will be able to afford a 4k monitor.
I still don't have a clue which mobo i should go for. I dont know anything about mobo. So any info will be helpful.

 

[logainofhades]

Does this include the OS?

 

[Mrinal_2]

Does this include the OS?

Nope

 

[logainofhades]

For an overclocking rig, with SLI capability.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($244.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.50 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z170A SLI PLUS ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($132.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($86.75 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB AMP! Extreme Video Card ($649.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer ($15.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1480.06
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-10 10:43 EST-0500


If you are considering any kind of game recording, and video work, this would be my pick. You get i7 performance, and blck overclock ability. Also went with a larger capacity SSD, and no SLI.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1230 V5 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($249.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.50 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($45.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra II 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($129.00 @ Adorama)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB AMP! Extreme Video Card ($649.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer ($15.89 @ OutletPC)
Other: ASRock Fatal1ty Gaming E3V5 Performance Gaming/OC ($145.98)
Total: $1497.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-10 10:53 EST-0500

 

[turkey3_scratch]

Logain you forgot the motherboard in your second build.

 

[logainofhades]

Logain you forgot the motherboard in your second build.

No I did not. Look under other. PCPP doesn't have it listed on their site yet.

 

[Mrinal_2]

For an overclocking rig, with SLI capability.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($244.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.50 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z170A SLI PLUS ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($132.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($86.75 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB AMP! Extreme Video Card ($649.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer ($15.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1480.06
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-10 10:43 EST-0500


If you are considering any kind of game recording, and video work, this would be my pick. You get i7 performance, and blck overclock ability. Also went with a larger capacity SSD, and no SLI.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1230 V5 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($249.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.50 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($45.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra II 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($129.00 @ Adorama)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB AMP! Extreme Video Card ($649.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer ($15.89 @ OutletPC)
Other: ASRock Fatal1ty Gaming E3V5 Performance Gaming/OC ($145.98)
Total: $1497.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-10 10:53 EST-0500

Great picks....couldn't have asked for any better but the thing is I am from India and the components costs a way lot here. And buying from amazon.com or newegg will cost me 100$ more for every part for import fees.