Top-Of-The-Line PC Build?

[ghostlynkush]

What is your intended use for this build? The more details the better.
General Pc usage (internet, word documents, mild-photoshop),
Entertainment (Blue Ray Movies, Streaming Movies and Live TV. I have 100+gb of music and a separate 1TB external for Movies)

Gaming (looking to replace an xbox one which i return, it was defective) Would also like to be able to stream, record and edit my gaming/clips.

I am looking to build a pc which will be top of the line right now, but also be relevant and meet my needs for the next 4-6 years to come. I don't intend on purchasing another computer for a very long time so I'd prefer really good main components (mobo, cpu), where I can just add more ram/storage/better video card if/when needed.
(I'm leaning more towards an i7, as in the future if i9/+++ are released I don't want to be kicking myself for not just getting the i7 to begin with).

If gaming, what kind of performance are you looking for? (Screen resolution, FPS, game settings)
Nothing Specific. But if I am spending $2000, I hope to be playing at top settings. Preferable 60fps / 1080p.

What is your budget (ballpark is okay)?
$1250-2250! CDN

In what country are you purchasing your parts?
Canada


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($529.00 @ Canada Computers)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H105 73.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($125.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-DELUXE ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($409.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($150.89 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($95.97 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.98 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($468.75 @ Vuugo)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Trooper ATX Full Tower Case ($189.25 @ Vuugo)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Keyboard: Rosewill Apollo RK-9100xRBR Wired Gaming Keyboard ($133.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $2272.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-30 20:53 EST-0500

 

[getochkn]

I would ditch the $400 motherboard and get a $200 motherboard and a 980ti or something instead. You could also drop down to a I5 for now as well. For gaming, the GPU is going to do you much better than a $400 MB.

And I'm Canadian and I know our prices suck. lol.

 

[okcnaline]

This probably won't be doing 60 FPS at 3840x2160P anytime, but it'll be good for 2K.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($445.00 @ Canada Computers)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($79.75 @ Vuugo)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($220.00 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($115.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($95.97 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.98 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 Fury 4GB Video Card ($739.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro M ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.98 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: Cooler Master VSM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($94.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Quick Fire TK Wired Gaming Keyboard ($99.99 @ NCIX)
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse ($81.98 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $2142.60
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-30 20:57 EST-0500

 

[Merueth]

You should get 2x8 GB sticks if you want future proofing. It will make it easier to add more RAM.

 

[rgd1101]

You should get 2x8 GB sticks if you want future proofing. It will make it easier to add more RAM.

Unless you are running slow memory, better off replacing the whole set.

 

[Merueth]

You should get 2x8 GB sticks if you want future proofing. It will make it easier to add more RAM.

Unless you are running slow memory, better off replacing the whole set.

I'm confused. I'm suggesting that he replace 4x4 memory with 2x8 because it's more efficient. Is that wrong? I haven't built a computer in a while.

 

[turkey3_scratch]

If it supports quad channel 4x4 is better than 2x8, if it supports dual channel, it just runs two dual channels with a 4x4.

 

[Gamer2886]

Here you go bud!

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($529.00 @ Canada Computers)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($159.00 @ Vuugo)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170XP-SLI ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($146.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($100.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($95.97 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.29 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card ($881.24 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($97.05 @ Vuugo)
Power Supply: Corsair RM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($149.95 @ DirectCanada)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($25.95 @ Vuugo)
Total: $2244.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-30 21:32 EST-0500

 

[ghostlynkush]

Firstly thanks to everyone for the responses.

@getochkn - I feel you on our Canadian Prices.. I initially accidentally did the build on neweggDOTCOM and had a ear to ear smile on my face.... until i realized it was DOT COM!
The reason I'm going for the higher end mobo, is built in wifi and bluetooth, and I figured it would be a more solid mobo that would last longer? That Deluxe looks awfully good!(military grade metals?!)
And I really really don't want to go i5.. as future proof? ... I feel like I'll be kicking my self in two years for not spending that extra $250 for the i7.
I'm not some super huge intense gamer, so I'm not sure if I'll really use the 980ti to its full potential. However I would like to get into it, and if I am building my "dream machine" figured go big, go quality or go home? lol with an i5+980ti I can't really upgrade the cpu without a hassle can I? But if I get the i7+970 I can also crossfire or throw a 980ti in there (doing this months down the road will all be much easier since I will only be buying one part!)

@okcnaline - For the extra $100, isn't my initial build better quality parts/ greater performing system? I don't mind spending an extra $70 to get a 6700K vs a 6700. You'd have to bring me down to 1500-1600 (CDN dollar) range for me to really consider switching, but then that would bring me to the mid range level at i5's which I really don't want to go with. My sisters 4 year old macbook is running an i5... 0.0 ..which is why I'm leaning towards the i7...more future proof?

@Merueth & @rgd1101 - I was always under the impression that it was better to have your RAM fill all your dins versus just filling 2/4. So when I upgrade, I'll upgrade all 4,4gb sticks to 4,8gb sticks of a better performing ram. (This way it will be easier for me to purchase if the only thing I am buying is some ram).

@Gamer2886 I just saw your post, so I will respond to you more in-depth when I have a minute to sit down (=. But that does look like a very interested alternative that I am seriously considering (=.

 

[Merueth]

If it supports quad channel 4x4 is better than 2x8, if it supports dual channel, it just runs two dual channels with a 4x4.

I see. That makes sense.

 

[okcnaline]

@okcnaline - For the extra $100, isn't my initial build better quality parts/ greater performing system? I don't mind spending an extra $70 to get a 6700K vs a 6700. You'd have to bring me down to 1500-1600 (CDN dollar) range for me to really consider switching, but then that would bring me to the mid range level at i5's which I really don't want to go with. My sisters 4 year old macbook is running an i5... 0.0 ..which is why I'm leaning towards the i7...more future proof?

1) R9 Fury WRECKS the GTX 970 at higher resolutions like 1440P or 4K... I don't know what you're talking about.
2) For $70, you're merely going to ask for unlocked multiplier when you can OC using BCLK?!
3) I can probably squish my price if I want to, but again, I'm recommending a R9 Fury here, not the 1080P pheasant GTX 970.
4) Laptop i5 is different. Laptop i5 only has 2 cores and 4 threads, while desktop i5, later than Nehalem or Westmere, has 4 cores 4 threads.

 

[rgd1101]

You should get 2x8 GB sticks if you want future proofing. It will make it easier to add more RAM.

Unless you are running slow memory, better off replacing the whole set.

I'm confused. I'm suggesting that he replace 4x4 memory with 2x8 because it's more efficient. Is that wrong? I haven't built a computer in a while.

You were talking about adding more RAM later with 2x8 now, and adding 2x8 later. For upgrading RAM, better off go with 4x8.