Picking a bundle to avoid a headacke

[Araborum]

I'm about to start buying parts for my new build and my mind is all over the place - too many options! So to ease the suffering, i decided to dip my hands into a bundle and save myself time (and hopefully some money).

I'm aiming for a gaming rig and while i am not aiming for 'ultra' settings on everything,i'd like it pull its weight around. What are your thoughts on this bundle? I am not obsessed over Skylake, but why not, it seems spot on price wise. Any thoughts?

https://www.aria.co.uk/Systems/Bundles/DIY+Bare+Bone+Bundles/Intel+i5+6600K+Gigabyte+Z170+Gaming+K3+Skylake+DIY+Bundle+?productId=65686

 

[okcnaline]

The water cooler's performance isn't any better than a decent air cooler, so that's money wasted there. And the RAM is not made by a good brand. Give a budget for your new rig and we can make you a list.

 

[USAFRet]

I'm about to start buying parts for my new build and my mind is all over the place - too many options! So to ease the suffering, i decided to dip my hands into a bundle and save myself time (and hopefully some money).

You're not saving any time, brain power, or money.
You still need a case, PSU, GPU, better or cheaper CPU cooler.

Everything works together as a system.

 

[SBMfromLA]

I'm about to start buying parts for my new build and my mind is all over the place - too many options! So to ease the suffering, i decided to dip my hands into a bundle and save myself time (and hopefully some money).

I'm aiming for a gaming rig and while i am not aiming for 'ultra' settings on everything,i'd like it pull its weight around. What are your thoughts on this bundle? I am not obsessed over Skylake, but why not, it seems spot on price wise. Any thoughts?

https://www.aria.co.uk/Systems/Bundles/DIY+Bare+Bone+Bundles/Intel+i5+6600K+Gigabyte+Z170+Gaming+K3+Skylake+DIY+Bundle+?productId=65686

I'd avoid bundles whenever possible. Also, some retailers require that you return ALL PIECES if you need or want a return on one part... another reason why bundles aren't that great. I would just take the time and handpick each component myself.