Need opinions on this gaming build

[vbcubey]

I'm going to build a new computer for gaming. I have built a computer in a long time so I have some questions. These are the parts I'm thinking of right now:

**CPU** | [Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80662i76700k) | $398.98 @ B&H
**CPU Cooler** | [CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cryorig-cpu-cooler-h7) | $34.50 @ Newegg
**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz170xgaming7) | $204.88 @ OutletPC
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f42400c15d16gvr) | $74.88 @ OutletPC
**Storage** | [Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz75e250bam) | $84.89 @ OutletPC
**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex) | $49.89 @ OutletPC
**Video Card** | [Sapphire Radeon R9 390 8GB Nitro Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sapphire-video-card-100382ntoc2l) | $308.98 @ Newegg
**Case** | [Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/phanteks-case-phes614pbk) | $99.99 @ Amazon
**Power Supply** | [EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220g20750xr) | $98.98 @ Newegg
**Optical Drive** | [Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1stblkbas) | $15.99 @ Newegg
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-fqc08930) | $124.74 @ B&H
| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1531.70
| Mail-in rebates | -$35.00
| **Total** | **$1496.70**

I'm concerned about the CPU fan. I'd like one that's easy to attach but also works at cooling really well, if something like that exists. I've also considered this fan (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835709011&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=), but it looks pretty tough to put together and mount.

For the video card I can't decide between a GTX 970 and an R9 390. I like Nvidia cards because I've had good experiences with them in the past, but I understand that the R9 390 is better at higher resolutions, and I might buy a 2560x1440 monitor. However, I also sort of remember that I used to have video problems in Crysis either because my card at the time was a Radeon or because it was a Sapphire, and the card I've chosen is both. Has anyone ever heard about R9 390 cards causing problems or video artifacts in games like Crysis, Stalker, or XCOM? Or any games? Also, is there an R9 390 that runs cooler than others?

Any other input on the parts I've listed above would be great too. I don't mind going over budget—maybe as high as $1700—but only if it seems necessary. Right now what I've selected seems like it would carry me for a few years without any upgrades. Or would it?

 

[CTurbo]

Don't get an i7 6700k when you could get a 6 core i7 5820k for the same price or cheaper.



PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($374.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Ultimate 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus X99-A ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($238.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 390X 8GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($349.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic X Series 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($87.95 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1539.65
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-07 19:37 EST-0500

 

[vbcubey]

Don't get an i7 6700k when you could get a 6 core i7 5820k for the same price or cheaper.

My understanding was that the extra cores didn't make much difference in gaming, especially for the older games that I play. Is that not right?

 

[CTurbo]

It's true for the most part so then why do you want the 6700k in the first place when you could get an i5? The fact is, the i7 6700k is just REALLY over priced. Get an i5 or the 5820k. Even the i7 4790k would be a better option.

 

[vbcubey]

It's true for the most part so then why do you want the 6700k in the first place when you could get an i5? The fact is, the i7 6700k is just REALLY over priced. Get an i5 or the 5820k. Even the i7 4790k would be a better option.

I was figuring that with the 6700K I'd be able to wait longer before upgrading the CPU. Basically I was thinking that it would take longer before my computer started to feel slow.

 

[CTurbo]

Ok then the 6 core 5820k is even better for that

 

[vbcubey]

Ok then the 6 core 5820k is even better for that

That certainly what I want to hear! Okay, then, if I go with the 5820K, then do you recommend the Asus X99 board you mentioned above? Or was that just an example of an X99?

 

[tom_spinach]

I got an Asus x-99-a usb 3.1and it benefits from 4 x 4pin case fans and 2x 4 pin cpu cooler 10G/bits M.2. If you want to use "only" one graphic Card, it is good bang for the duck.

 

[CTurbo]

I recommend my entire build.