Micro ATX Gaming/Workstation PC Build (UPDATED)

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Hey guys!

 

A couple of hours ago, I posted a thread regarding my configuration of my Micro ATX Gaming/Workstation PC. I mentioned that I been planning to build my own gaming/workstation PC for several months. I also mentioned that I wanted the color theme to be just black, since I didn't see any micro ATX motherboards that were in black and red that I liked. With that, I also mentioned that I wanted the build to be future proof, meaning that I wanted to build a PC that would last me awhile, without upgrading anything right away. Lastly, I asked for people to give me some feedback on the build, and if they made any changes, keep the black theme, keep the micro ATX form factor, and keep it in the $1,700 range. With this all said, I listened and looked over people's advice and feedback, and made a couple of changes. They're settle changes, but that should make a difference. This is what I came up with. Again, if you think some things should be changed, please let me know, and keep the factors that I listed above in mind. Thanks for all the help this far! 

 

Configuration without changes

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($348.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.89 @ OutletPC) 

 

Motherboard: MSI B150M MORTAR Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($77.99 @ Amazon) 

 

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($64.49 @ Newegg) 

 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($68.75 @ OutletPC) 

 

Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($196.99 @ Amazon) 

 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card  ($629.99 @ Amazon) 

 

Case: Thermaltake Core V21 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($44.99 @ Micro Center) 

 

Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($119.99 @ NCIX US) 

 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($86.49 @ OutletPC) 

 

Total: $1663.56

 

Configuration with changes

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($369.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.89 @ OutletPC) 

 

Motherboard: EVGA Micro 2 Micro ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($187.98 @ Newegg) 

 

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($64.49 @ Newegg) 

 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($68.75 @ OutletPC) 

 

Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($196.99 @ Amazon) 

 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card  ($629.99 @ Amazon) 

 

Case: Thermaltake Core V21 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($44.99 @ Micro Center) 

 

Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($119.99 @ NCIX US) 

 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($86.49 @ OutletPC) 

 

Total: $1794.55