Would this be a good skylake build

[Elix9000]

Hello, I was wondering if this setup is good for a Skylake build, also is there a way i can get windows 10 for less than the 100$ ( I don't care if its the OEM version I wont be changing motherboards any time soon) and if there is anything I could and should change?

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/gxNysY

 

[Archaic59]

- It's a good build that needs very little changes.
- The Z170 board doesn't really benefit you with a locked CPU. You can use an H170, B150 or H110 board, to save money.
- A good quality 500-550 watt PSU is enough for your listed parts.
- You can't get around the windows software price. It is what it is but saving money on the board and power supply will help.

 

[Elix9000]

- It's a good build that needs very little changes.
- The Z170 board doesn't really benefit you with a locked CPU. You can use an H170, B150 or H110 board, to save money.
- A good quality 500-550 watt PSU is enough for your listed parts.
- You can't get around the windows software price. It is what it is but saving money on the board and power supply will help.

Thank you I knew I was over spending somewhere, also if I want to over clock in the future then would it be better to get a budget board now and buy a more expensive one down the line. Also with a 550w psu do you think I have enough clearence for that GPU and some expansion cards as well?
Sorry for so many questions this is my first PC build

 

[damric]

What you mean you can't overclock a locked CPU? http://valid.x86.fr/77i7px

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($114.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($128.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ Trion 100 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 380X 4GB DD XXX OC Video Card ($218.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cougar Volant (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($46.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($48.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $733.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-16 23:07 EDT-0400

 

[Elix9000]

Damric your correct,that slipped my mind I apologize for any confusion or inconvenience

 

[Archaic59]

Nobody said you can't overclock a locked i5. I know about the 4 boards from AsRock. As far as I know there are no others that allow BCLK overclock. Sorry I forgot to mention that Elix9000. Thank you damric.

 

[damric]

yeah I just got mine this past week. It's the DDR3 board. I'm at 4.5GHz so far so good

 

[Elix9000]

Nobody said you can't overclock a locked i5. I know about the 4 boards from AsRock. As far as I know there are no others that allow BCLK overclock. Sorry I forgot to mention that Elix9000. Thank you damric.

Hey i have a small predicament, i revised the build (http://pcpartpicker.com/p/H7DQ8d) but i realized that with a monitor i will go 120$ over my budget, any ideas or tips?

 

[Archaic59]

Nobody said you can't overclock a locked i5. I know about the 4 boards from AsRock. As far as I know there are no others that allow BCLK overclock. Sorry I forgot to mention that Elix9000. Thank you damric.

Hey i have a small predicament, i revised the build (http://pcpartpicker.com/p/H7DQ8d) but i realized that with a monitor i will go 120$ over my budget, any ideas or tips?

Lose the extra cpu cooler, the SSD and the extra fans. You can still have a good system without those. Add the SSD later after you save some money. If you are not overclocking the cpu then you don't need the cooler. The stock Intel cooler will be fine. The case comes with enough fans for now. The savings come to $123. I realize it's hard to make sacrifices on a build you like but I made them in places where it won't have too big of an impact on your performance or quality.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jGJBsY

 

[Elix9000]

Nobody said you can't overclock a locked i5. I know about the 4 boards from AsRock. As far as I know there are no others that allow BCLK overclock. Sorry I forgot to mention that Elix9000. Thank you damric.

Hey i have a small predicament, i revised the build (http://pcpartpicker.com/p/H7DQ8d) but i realized that with a monitor i will go 120$ over my budget, any ideas or tips?

Lose the extra cpu cooler, the SSD and the extra fans. You can still have a good system without those. Add the SSD later after you save some money. If you are not overclocking the cpu then you don't need the cooler. The stock Intel cooler will be fine. The case comes with enough fans for now. The savings come to $123. I realize it's hard to make sacrifices on a build you like but I made them in places where it won't have too big of an impact on your performance or quality.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jGJBsY

Man i really wanted the ssd,maybe after i finish saving (im at 425$ USD now) perhaps i will just save for the ssd within my original budget, ill just increase it a little, I will show you the result after I make the edits