RyanStitch

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Updated decision  
Motherboard: B150 PRO Gaming Aura 
CPU: i5 6500
GPU: Asus GTX 1070 OC 8GB
SSD: Samsung 850 EVO 250GB
HHD: Seagate Barracuda 3TB
Casing: Corsair Carbide SPEC Alpha
RAM: G.skill Ripjaws V 2400MHZ 2x8GB 16GB
PSU: EVGA G2 650W

sorry EVGA G2 650W

you forgot to quote the person you want to reply, it is not overkill, but it is more than the maximum speed your mobo can handle. unless you go with something like 2666MHz then its overkill.

Chrome destroys your RAM lmao

Anything with chromium will destroy it but Chrome is def the worst offender. I hate this shiz.

Bam. He doesn't need a 6700K. he just said he doesnt understand overclocking. Anyone that doesn't understand it probably wouldnt be comfortable with it either. Thats why i originally recommended the 6700 non-k. save a few dollars on the CPU  and the motherboard. just cause his budget is 1500 doesnt mean he needs to spend 1500

Intel has locked (non K) and unlocked (K) CPU's. K CPU's can be overclocked (OC) beyond their factory settings and have an unlocked multiplier, henche the unlocked. OC helps to gain more performance without spending money on a better CPU, because you increase the limits of performance possible. OC has some drawbacks like needing more cooling and more power usage if OCed. But a simple OC is no hassle these days, and can be easily done if needed with proper parts.
 
For the GPU: You need a 1070 atleast for 1440p 120Hz. Performance wise the Asus strix and EVGA ACX 3.0 cooler perform similar and trade blows in the performance of steady boost clocks and average fps output. However the EVGA is always more silent and a bit cooler. But if EVGA is hard to get or way more expensive go with the Strix: it's also a very good one.
 

Zotac is a well known brand who has built a good reputation. For the money you can save with the GPU+PSU bundle I think it is a great deal

This is much more like it for a $1500 budget. And since you mentioned you also want to use it as a workstation, the i7 would really help out. And since there is a bit of money left you can add more storage/whatever you would like.

ok thanks ^^