$2k 1080p GSYNC Build

[dLightz]

This build has been in review/revise phase for about 2 weeks. Many changes have been made to it, and I figured here would be a great place to drop it off for review. 

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Vs6kL

 

This is a gaming build that I wish to have the ability to either add a 2nd 970 in the future, or depending on how it looks a little after release, upgrade to the next line of NVIDIA.

 

All questions for me will be addressed, and all opinions are appreciated!

[piemadd]

This build has been in review/revise phase for about 2 weeks. Many changes have been made to it, and I figured here would be a great place to drop it off for review. 

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Vs6kL

 

This is a gaming build that I wish to have the ability to either add a 2nd 970 in the future, or depending on how it looks a little after release, upgrade to the next line of NVIDIA line.

 

All questions for me will be addressed, and all opinions are appreciated!

Go for an r9 390. It's cheaper and better.

[Nonco]

Seems solid but PSU could be better. Try grab an EVGA PSU for higher quality components. Especially if you might be overclocking with the unlocked CPU.

[zlolslavez]

6600k and 970 is horrid at 2 grand even with peripherals, spend a lot less on motherboard and storage, you don't need that kind of storage.

That power supply isn't bad compared to the normal CX/M series, but I'd still pick up something XFX/EVGA/Etc.. (basically, not that)

[Nonco]

Go for an r9 390. It's cheaper and better.

 

Did you not read the title, he wants to use GSYNC.

[piemadd]

Did you not read the title, he wants to use GSYNC.

Oh.

[Savir]

Get the 850-evo it performs almost exactly the same and it's cheaper. Do you need 16gb of ram?

 

Get the GTX 980. If your budget is really 2k then you can afford it. Don't SLI your GTX 970. Just sell it and get a GTX 980ti.

 

EDIT: Get this PSU instead http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220g20750xr

[TheRandomness]

Did you not read the title, he wants to use GSYNC.

Did you not use logic, he can get freesync.

[Savir]

Did you not use logic, he can get freesync.

Thats up to the consumer though 

[TheRandomness]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
 
CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($256.89 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($129.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($153.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($72.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($85.00 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($45.88 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card  ($279.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($118.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($117.99 @ NCIX US) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($87.95 @ OutletPC) 
Monitor: LG 29UM67 60Hz 29.0" Monitor  ($279.99 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Logitech G710 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($79.80 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1709.45
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-26 18:08 EST-0500
 
Freesync widescreen monitor with a more powerful GPU that costs less. c: Oh and bigger cooler and PSU to support 2 way crossfire.

[Savir]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($256.89 @ OutletPC) 

CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($129.99 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($153.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($72.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($85.00 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($45.88 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card  ($279.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($118.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($117.99 @ NCIX US) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($87.95 @ OutletPC) 

Monitor: LG 29UM67 60Hz 29.0" Monitor  ($279.99 @ Amazon) 

Keyboard: Logitech G710 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($79.80 @ Amazon) 

Total: $1709.45

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-26 18:08 EST-0500

 

Freesync widescreen monitor with a more powerful GPU that costs less. c: Oh and bigger cooler and PSU to support 2 way crossfire.

This is way better and $100 cheaper

[dLightz]

Great looking AMD builds, definitly going to look into it!

 

My reasoning behind the 23" monitor is I will be sitting no more than 2 feet away from the screen at most (not ideal, but i'd have to get a new desk  <_< ) 

 

I'm not trying to de-rail my own thread, but what would your opinions be regarding sitting that close to a large monitor.

 

Also, 60hz vs 144hz. My knowledge would tell me its clear when using FREE/G-SYNC, higher monitor refresh would equal higher MAX fps. IE: Would a 60hz monitor cap my refresh rate? Or was that a dumb question?