New i7 6800k, GTX 1080 PC Build. Thoughts?

[CarlPlus]

It's that time again. Making a new system build with all the latest hardware.
This system is designed around Gaming & 3D Rendering/ Art Work thus why I picked the 6-core & 32GB of RAM is pretty much a needed for what I do.
Pretty sure I got everything in there I want but any thoughts on making the build better/ more balanced would be appreciated.

Only change I have made is I changed the RAM from 2x16GB Sticks to 4x8GB as I was told there is performance loss when only using duel channel RAM and I don't think I'll need to be going up-to 128GB anyway. Maybe 64GB in a few years but not 128.

I've already Brought the Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 8GB G1
I also looked at the MSI, Asus Strix & ZOTAC GTX 1080 AMP! Extreme but there are only a few frames different between the lot so I saved the extra cash there. I don't plan on overclocking or anything.

All the other parts are open to revise.
http://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/jJdKcc
(Prices are calculated in AUD)

Thanks for your time & Input!
- Carl

P.S. Price is not an issue. I don't mind spending a little more to get more performing/ higher quality parts.

 

[n0ns3ns3]

this PSU is more than enough for your system (including overclocking) - it will be mostly running in 0 RPM mode , completelly quite.
http://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/Rp8H99/corsair-power-supply-cp9020091na

This cooler:
https://www.ekwb.com/shop/aio/predator
The one you selected is kinda crappy like all sealed AiOs and will have hard time keeping your CPU cool while being quite.

 

[hamster66]

If price is a non issue then why not replace those two barracudas with high capacity ssds, like this:
http://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/HWrcCJ/crucial-mx300-20tb-25-solid-state-drive-ct2050mx300ssd1

 

[CarlPlus]

If price is a non issue then why not replace those two barracudas with high capacity ssds, like this:
http://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/HWrcCJ/crucial-mx300-20tb-25-solid-state-drive-ct2050mx300ssd1

Within reason. I only use the standard drives for media & file storage. I've used the barracudas for years and they do the job

 

[CarlPlus]

this PSU is more than enough for your system (including overclocking) - it will be mostly running in 0 RPM mode , completelly quite.
http://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/Rp8H99/corsair-power-supply-cp9020091na

This cooler:
https://www.ekwb.com/shop/aio/predator
The one you selected is kinda crappy like all sealed AiOs and will have hard time keeping your CPU cool while being quite.

Is there really no benefit to going up-to a 80+ Plat over Gold? If Not I'll lower to the RM750x since its only $10 more then the RM650x

 

[n0ns3ns3]

theoretically, there is a benefit of saving power and lower operating temperature. practically, the saving will take 20 years to pay off and temperature difference is almost immeasurable

 

[CarlPlus]

theoretically, there is a benefit of saving power and lower operating temperature. practically, the saving will take 20 years to pay off and temperature difference is almost immeasurable

ok thanks! I'll make that change. Going with the RM750x though 😛

 

[n0ns3ns3]

Good choice.
the only reason I have no objection, is 10 years warranty (opposed to 7 on 650 and 550 units)
but from power delivery perspective, even 550 would be more than enough.
660 adds most of the time (up to 266watt load) operation in "0 RPM fan mode".
750 adds 3 years of warranty and even more silence as the fan is not spinning up to 300watt load which is higher than what your system can draw under gaming/editing load. It will require overclocking and synthetic load of both CPU and GPU simultaneously to get over 300watt 😉

 

[CarlPlus]

Good choice.
the only reason I have no objection, is 10 years warranty (opposed to 7 on 650 and 550 units)
but from power delivery perspective, even 550 would be more than enough.
660 adds most of the time (up to 266watt load) operation in "0 RPM fan mode".
750 adds 3 years of warranty and even more silence as the fan is not spinning up to 300watt load which is higher than what your system can draw under gaming/editing load. It will require overclocking and synthetic load of both CPU and GPU simultaneously to get over 300watt 😉

Sounds good to me. Any other thoughts on the rest of the system? I had a look at the CPU Cooler you recommended which does look really nice but I also looked into the most popular coolers on the market like the NZXT Kraken X61, corsair h100i and the CoolerMaster MasterLiquid Pro 240 stacks up pretty much on par with all of them. Reason I picked it over the others is because I'm currently using a CoolerMaster Water 3.0 Pro and it's been good for the few years I've used it.

 

[n0ns3ns3]

NZXT, Corsair and most other AiOs are rebranded coolers made by asetek.
Even if you look at the specs, you can see the difference in materials.
EK Predator is basically pre-assembled and pre-filled custom loop made of enthusiast grade components.
While temperature seems to be on the same level, predator does it at much lower noise due to better radiators, fans and pumps.
Other worthy things are: reliability, customization and expandability.
Reliability: In case that sealed loop like corsair's or NZXT or the one you have selected is failing, be it pump (most common) or leaking or liquid loss (every loop evaporates liquid over time)m you have no way to fix it. On kits like predator, you can deal with any of those easily. Not to mention that the pump is much more reliable.
customization: you can add/replace components, switch tubing etc. for example, getting clear tubing and adding colored coolant.
expandability: you can add GPU (or any other component) to your loop with very little work (next to none in case of QDC versions).
And of course future proofing. It will be much easier to migrate to new sockets as the backplates and retention mechanisms are released for those CPU blocks.
You are going to use high power CPU, asetek coolers will have very hard time with it and will have to be loud.