Need help choosing motherboard and RAM (PC Build)

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Hi there, so I have this build and I'm not quiet sure what mobo I want to get.


http://pcpartpicker.com/p/4DchVn


So I may end up overclocking , not really sure at the moment. The CPU cooler will be replaced with 2 white fans as it won't looks nice with my case.

I wanted a white motherboard so it could suite the case, I couldn't find a good one as i'm not a professional with mobos and I wanted one with at least 8 usb ports. (my current has 8 usb ports, 4 USB2.0, 4 USB3.0) but I cannot seem to find some, because all of them are the new type - A and type - c which I have no idea what they're all about.

I also wanted some RAM, preferably blue Ripjaws. I cannot seem to find 3000MHZ of one without having to overclock. I really don't know if overclocking is risky or not as I've never done it. Is there any DDR4 ram with a default clock speed of 3000MHZ? what's the max default clock speed?

Don't worry about the hard drives and other things and don't worry about the prices too, whatever you recommend i'll buy; not matter how costly.

TL/DR I want a good white mobo with quite a few usb ports and RAM thats 3000MHz w/o overclocking.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/4DchVn

I'd like to know your guys opinions.

Cheers



http://pcpartpicker.com/p/4DchVn
 
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all white, quality build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($399.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC14PE 78.1 CFM CPU Cooler ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($179.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: GeIL SUPER LUCE 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($86.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($72.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card ($629.99 @ B&H)
Case: NZXT Noctis 450 ATX Mid Tower Case ($117.99 @ Directron)
Power Supply: EVGA 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($111.99 @ Newegg)
Other: White Replacement PSU Cables ($89.99)
Total: $1864.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-22 20:42 EST-0500


3000 is more than enough for ram. its just a setting called xmp profile in your bios to change the speed. it won't run at 3000 till you change it.

frequencies:
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If you do not plan to overclock, have a look at this build. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/MBT2hM

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($329.88 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG R1 Universal 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($153.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card ($649.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($117.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic Snow Silent 750W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($175.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1622.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-22 20:55 EST-0500

I've switched out that overkill-PSU that you had for a more reasonable one, plus it's also a Seasonic and white. Seasonic for the win! I switched out the case for the Phanteks Enthoo Pro White case, but you go with what ever you think looks the best. I also went with a different cooler (still over-kill if not overclocking). I went with the Cryorig because it has white on it to match your build. Plus, Cryorig supposedly makes great coolers. You can't go wrong with that Noctua, either. You could also go with a smaller and cheaper cooler if you will not be overclocking. I found you some 3000MHZ Blue RAM, if you don't like those, sort the RAM on PCPartspicker by selecting 3000MHZ and the color Blue. There are a few other choices to choose from.

Personally, I do not overclock either. If by the time I feel I'm not getting the performance I need out of my system, then it's time to upgrade anyway. I don't like the risk of damaging my expensive components by overclocking them, plus you're probably not going to gain that much by doing so. If you think you may want to overclock, then go for the K version of the 6700.

Best of luck with your build!
 
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