New Computer Build

[amo62895]

I am about to build a new computer in the next month or so and just want to get some suggestions. I would like to keep the price about the same in the 1500-1600 range. I play games on my 1440p monitor and watch videos/browse the web on my other monitor (which is 1080p). I plan on just future proofing a little and like to have some of the nice newer stuff so if you have any recommendations, let me know. Thanks! p.s. I will not be overclocking!

(The only things as of now that I may put a little money towards is getting a 1tb SSD instead of doing the ssd/hdd combo, but I don't really care that much and maybe going to watercooling, but I haven't seen a huge difference in temps between a good aftermarket cooler and a watercooling settup.)

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/6PwF8K
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/6PwF8K/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z170A GAMING M5 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($132.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill TridentZ Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($80.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($64.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Founders Edition Video Card ($699.99 @ B&H)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($97.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1576.16
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-15 23:38 EDT-0400

 

[Geekwad]

Still plenty of horsepower to drive two GTX 1080's someday, but adds the fast storage volume:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($304.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-E ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($119.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill TridentZ Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($80.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.39 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX300 750GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($178.88 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Video Card ($595.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($97.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1609.56
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

[Chugalug_]

You have included a Non-k i7 CPU with a Z170 board, waste of money, especially with that RAM.
You can get 3000MHz Ripjaws V for $15 less.
750w is not recommendable for 1080 SLI, if you're overclocking anything (probably the GPUs) you want 850w, as 750 is just cutting it. $10 more for an 850w is a negligible sacrifice for that extra safety net.
The graphics card is running at stock speeds, and you can get a better factory OC'd card for a little more.
A 750GB SSD is also overkill.
Case is overkill, and very large to work with, not optimal.
SSD is not great quality, and you'll want a 2TB HDD given the size of modern games.
I'll post a build in a sec.

 

[amo62895]

You have included a Non-k i7 CPU with a Z170 board, waste of money, especially with that RAM.
You can get 3000MHz Ripjaws V for $15 less.
750w is not recommendable for 1080 SLI, if you're overclocking anything you want 850w.
The graphics card is running at stock speeds, and you can get a better factory OC'd card for a little more.
Case is overkill, and very large to work with, not optimal.
SSD is not great quality, and you'll want a 2TB HDD given the size of modern games.
I'll post a build in a sec.

Oops, I meant to add the i7 6700k! I will not be doing sli with the 1080, but I am looking forward to seeing what you got for me.

 

[Chugalug_]

Here we go.
I've included a much faster SSD in a 250GB format for OS and a select few programs, a 2TB HDD, 3000MHz DDR4 RAM as it was cheaper than the lower frequencies by miracle 🙂P), a better case, a faster graphics card and an unlocked CPU with a good cooler on sale.
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/PdNTJV
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/PdNTJV/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($82.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($65.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.39 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($66.80 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 8GB G1 Gaming Video Card ($629.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 w/Window (Titanium) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.88 @ OutletPC)
Other: Be Quiet! Pure Rock CPU Cooler ($24.99)
Total: $1496.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-16 00:36 EDT-0400

 

[Chugalug_]

You have included a Non-k i7 CPU with a Z170 board, waste of money, especially with that RAM.
You can get 3000MHz Ripjaws V for $15 less.
750w is not recommendable for 1080 SLI, if you're overclocking anything you want 850w.
The graphics card is running at stock speeds, and you can get a better factory OC'd card for a little more.
Case is overkill, and very large to work with, not optimal.
SSD is not great quality, and you'll want a 2TB HDD given the size of modern games.
I'll post a build in a sec.

Oops, I meant to add the i7 6700k! I will not be doing sli with the 1080, but I am looking forward to seeing what you got for me.

Talking to the other guy.
I also forgot to mention that the graphics card he selected has an absolutely terrible cooler which heavily thermal throttles and sounds like a jet engine. I left the 850w in there just because if you ever do want an upgrade, say with a 1440p, G-Sync, 144hz monitor like the Dell S2716DG ($519), it makes a new upgrade much cheaper for an extra $20 on the initial investment rather than spending another $100.

 

[amo62895]

Here we go.
I've included a much faster SSD in a 250GB format for OS and a select few programs, a 2TB HDD, 3000MHz DDR4 RAM as it was cheaper than the lower frequencies by miracle 🙂P), a better case, a faster graphics card and an unlocked CPU with a good cooler on sale.
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/PdNTJV
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/PdNTJV/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($82.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($65.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.39 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($66.80 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 8GB G1 Gaming Video Card ($629.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 w/Window (Titanium) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.88 @ OutletPC)
Other: Be Quiet! Pure Rock CPU Cooler ($24.99)
Total: $1496.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-16 00:36 EDT-0400

Nice, I'm really liking that build! What do you think about if I did this case instead (this is all personal preference) https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Carbide-High-Airflow-Cube/dp/B00D6GINF4

Idk why, but I really like how this looks and its still a "mid-tower"

 

[Chugalug_]

Yep, that'll fit perfectly fine!
Enjoy!