$3k Build - Need Feedback

[kbhawkman]

I'm going to be building my first PC in a few weeks and wanted some feedback.

 

My goal for this build is to be a pc for gaming, coding, watching videos, schoolwork, etc...

 

I plan to have dual monitors, the Asus VG248QE for gaming, and I already have an LG Flatron E2241 which I'll be using as a second monitor.

 

My budget is a maximum of $3k with tax included, I'm in California. The total price shown here is artificially high at the moment due to OutletPC and their ridiculously priced Intel 6700k CPU.

 

My questions:

Is Windows 10 Pro pretty stable now, or is Win 10 still pretty buggy?

Is the Asus VG248QE a good choice? I saw online some people mentioning the colors on the monitor werent great for them.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($698.89 @ OutletPC) 

CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($123.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Thermal Compound: Arctic Cooling MX4 4g Thermal Paste  ($5.95 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VIII HERO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($84.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($77.88 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($149.89 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB STRIX Video Card  ($654.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: Cooler Master Storm Stryker (White) ATX Full Tower Case  ($124.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($93.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro Full (32/64-bit)  ($199.99 @ B&H) 

Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($259.99 @ B&H) 

Keyboard: Corsair K70 RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($169.95 @ Amazon) 

Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse  ($57.10 @ Amazon) 

Total: $2922.58

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-12 20:56 EST-0500

[LeonKennedy6]

It seems really nice but I might be biased 'cause my PC is a potato.

[kbhawkman]

It seems really nice but I might be biased 'cause my PC is a potato.

 

My current PC is a Dell inspiron laptop (with a second monitor). I've only ever had laptops, so this is going to be a big upgrade for me

[LeonKennedy6]

My current PC is a Dell inspiron laptop (with a second monitor). I've only ever had laptops, so this is going to be a big upgrade for me

TIL Laptops can have multiple monitors.

[kbhawkman]

TIL Laptops can have multiple monitors.

 

Gotta love that HDMI port  :lol:

[PaulKolby]

It seems really nice but I might be biased 'cause my PC is a potato.

just buy one of dem fancy gpu things and urs would be great mate like 8/8

[suchamoneypit]

is it just me or is that i7-6700k insanely overpriced? am I missing something?

 

my i7-5820k scores similarly in benchmarks when overclocked AND it has 6 cores, and was only $388.

 

dont buy that processor at that price. so if you ignore that super high price you have like an extra $300-400 to spend and still be below that $3000 mark.

[pwn_intended]

It seems really nice but I might be biased 'cause my PC is a potato.

If you replace that GT720with literally anything made in the last 3 years would un-potato your PC.

 

Case: Cooler Master Storm Stryker (White) ATX Full Tower Case  ($124.99 @ Newegg) 

 

 

Big fan of the case. Dat handle.

[LeonKennedy6]

If you replace that GT720with literally anything made in the last 3 years would un-potato your PC..

I know. I'm getting the R9 380x fairly soon... super pumped

[kbhawkman]

is it just me or is that i7-6700k insanely overpriced? am I missing something?

 

my i7-5820k scores similarly in benchmarks when overclocked AND it has 6 cores, and was only $388.

 

dont buy that processor at that price. so if you ignore that super high price you have like an extra $300-400 to spend and still be below that $3000 mark.

 

Yea the CPU is overpriced. I won't pay more than $419.99 for it +tax