Any suggestions for new build?

[r1Ns3]

Hey guys, I recently got straight A's for my term 4 grade so I was allowed up to around 2400 - 2500 AUD$ to get a new computer I was planning some new builds and I finally came up with this one. 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($517.00 @ Centre Com) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($65.00 @ CPL Online) 

Motherboard: Asus H170-PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($172.00 @ Centre Com) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory  ($159.00 @ Centre Com) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($131.00 @ IJK) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Superclocked ACX 2.0+ Video Card  ($1079.00 @ PCCaseGear) 

Case: Fractal Design Define R5 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($169.00 @ IJK) 

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($159.00 @ IJK) 

Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer  ($18.00 @ IJK) 

Total: $2469.00

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-04 17:29 AEDT+1100

 

INFORMATION:

 

Budget: ~$2500 AUD

 

Location: Australia

 

Aim for system: Gaming, extended use, light recording/youtubing, and schoolwork, multiple monitors.

 

Monitors: I am already using two with my current build.

 

Resolution: 1920x1080p nothing more BUT want it to be a bit future proofed "capable of running 3,840x2,160"

 

Peripherals: Already have all of my needed peripherals

 

Water cooling or air:
 

AIR COOLING ONLY PLEASE!!

 

Case preference: I like good looking white/black themed cases, willing to pay loads for the case as its very important part of the computer. I don't have a carpet on my desk as well.

 

Reason for upgrade:

This pc needs a big dumping... I want to play games like GTA and Battlefield at high-Ultra video settings and I can't because my pc struggles with even minecraft at some stages...

 

Thanks for the help and suggestions

 

EDIT: I made some changes to the build, I made it a bit cheaper and with a gtx 980 Ti

[Praesi]

Go for a custom 980Ti. Trust when i say its worth it.

[DannyRyu]

you quite possibly have the most amazing parents

[corbetto]

You could spend a little extra and go x99 with a 5820k and get some extra cores, you could oc the 5820k to get somewhat similar performance to the 6700k. The extra cores could come in handy if you wanted to render videos for youtube etc.(Would make pc somewhat more future proof with extra cores). But the 6700k is still a solid choice and there is nothing wrong with it.

[slap_shot18]

***Before I say anything I just wanted to let you know that I have never even dreamed of the budget you have (I think we are similar ages-high school?). Therefore I have 0 experience building a PC at this price point.

I did build a build in the 400USD area and I found when buying parts that aren't as important to the performance of your PC like mobo, ram (type not amount) and CPU cooler you should cheap out as much as possible while still keeping reliability and features you want. So my recommendation would be to go with a cheaper mobo because the VIII Hero is a great board but 350$ could be shaved to 150$ and then you'd have 200$ to spend on a better GPU (980ti[emoji6]). I would change the RAM, hyperX is quality and fairly good value. As for the CPU cooler I think you have potential to save a bit by buying a 212 Evo and upgrading the fans but both the Evo and the D15 will offer great overclocking headroom and cool temps.

Good luck with your build dude, I am very very very jealous [emoji23]

[Demm]

Your build looks good enough. But I guess prices are higher in Australia. For 2.5k I would throw another video card. If for 2.5k you can make build with only 1 GPU try one with 2x r9 390X. You can also scrap the SSD, since windows 10 is fast enough.

[r1Ns3]

you quite possibly have the most amazing parents

Indeed they are the most hard working parents I know, and I love them to bits. (I don't know many of course )

[r1Ns3]

Go for a custom 980Ti. Trust when i say its worth it.

 

Are you sure? I am only playing on 1080p monitor... Do you think it is really worth the extra amount for the future proofing? and it is a really big leap forwards price wise.

If you own a 980 ti could you please tell me what avg fps you would see in your resolution in the following games?: **Thanks in advance**

 

GTA V

Battlefield 4

The star wars battlefield (don't know what it's called )

 

***Before I say anything I just wanted to let you know that I have never even dreamed of the budget you have (I think we are similar ages-high school?). Therefore I have 0 experience building a PC at this price point.

I did build a build in the 400USD area and I found when buying parts that aren't as important to the performance of your PC like mobo, ram (type not amount) and CPU cooler you should cheap out as much as possible while still keeping reliability and features you want. So my recommendation would be to go with a cheaper mobo because the VIII Hero is a great board but 350$ could be shaved to 150$ and then you'd have 200$ to spend on a better GPU (980ti[emoji6]). I would change the RAM, hyperX is quality and fairly good value. As for the CPU cooler I think you have potential to save a bit by buying a 212 Evo and upgrading the fans but both the Evo and the D15 will offer great overclocking headroom and cool temps.

Good luck with your build dude, I am very very very jealous [emoji23]

***I am 13 in high school and yes I am very lucky haha ***

 

I absolutely agree with you now that I have re-watched the videos at LTT's channel, there aren't really too many benefiting factors by getting a very expensive mobo. I also will switch out the fan to a hyper evo as soon as I get home back from school as that is a lot cheaper and I have realised that my cpu cooler might not fit in the case that I am getting and besides, I only want around 4.7 OC anyway which isn't that much

 

Thanks for your very constructive criticism mate well appreciated.

[Praesi]

Are you sure? I am only playing on 1080p monitor... Do you think it is really worth the extra amount for the future proofing? and it is a really big leap forwards price wise.

If you own a 980 ti could you please tell me what avg fps you would see in your resolution in the following games?: **Thanks in advance**

 

GTA V

Battlefield 4

The star wars battlefield (don't know what it's called )

 

I play in 1440p with every possible setting to the max +AA

 

GTA V ~50fps

Battlefield 4 64player server ~112fps

Witcher 3 ~ 80fps

Didnt check fps on Battlefront, but i guess around 100fps

Facry4 ~70fps

Fallout4 60-120fps depends on daytime and location.

 

The Card is overkill for 1080p. But you would max out everything for a long time.

[r1Ns3]

I play in 1440p with every possible setting to the max +AA

 

GTA V ~50fps

Battlefield 4 64player server ~112fps

Witcher 3 ~ 80fps

Didnt check fps on Battlefront, but i guess around 100fps

Facry4 ~70fps

Fallout4 60-120fps depends on daytime and location.

 

The Card is overkill for 1080p. But you would max out everything for a long time.

Holy crap mate, I think you just changed my mind from a 980 to a 980 Ti