The only resource-intensive thing I'll be doing is gaming and running some programs on the side. I'm not a professional gamer, just want stuff to run well. Looking for feedback and justification for springing for a GTX970 (will I really notice a difference?) or the 6700k.
The SSD is something I already have, that's why it's in there.
You'll notice I put a premium on silence.
I like the 1151 socket, I'll likely look to upgrade components in about 2-3 years and if I'm lucky it'll still be relevant.
Penny for your thoughts, I haven't made a new build in a very long time (socket 775).
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($254.88 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($89.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VIII RANGER ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($202.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill TridentZ Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2800 Memory ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO 250GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($91.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($199.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 4GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($209.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair 760W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: NoiseBlocker NB-BlackSilentPro PL-PS 58.9 CFM 120mm Fan ($22.95 @ Amazon)
Total: $1362.53
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-20 00:28 EST-0500
The SSD is something I already have, that's why it's in there.
You'll notice I put a premium on silence.
I like the 1151 socket, I'll likely look to upgrade components in about 2-3 years and if I'm lucky it'll still be relevant.
Penny for your thoughts, I haven't made a new build in a very long time (socket 775).
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($254.88 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($89.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VIII RANGER ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($202.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill TridentZ Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2800 Memory ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO 250GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($91.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($199.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 4GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($209.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair 760W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: NoiseBlocker NB-BlackSilentPro PL-PS 58.9 CFM 120mm Fan ($22.95 @ Amazon)
Total: $1362.53
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-20 00:28 EST-0500