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5 minutes ago, lolpwnd31 said:

Is it expensive even for a mechanical keyboard...??

Compared to some models, not really. But it's still a fair amount tbh. Check this out? I swapped the case for a cheaper one with a window, since i presume that's something you're after, and threw in a better cooler. Also, a cheaper 980Ti.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($348.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($88.50 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($139.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($64.49 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Kingston HyperX Fury 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.77 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card  ($549.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 Blackout Edition w/ Window ATX Mid Tower Case  ($105.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 650W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($74.99 @ NCIX US) 
Monitor: Acer G257HU smidpx 60Hz 25.0" Monitor  ($259.99 @ B&H) 
Keyboard: Logitech G710 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($109.24 @ Amazon) 
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1945.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/FcX8hM
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/FcX8hM/by_merchant/

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  ($24.49 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($139.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($64.49 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Kingston HyperX Fury 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.77 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card  ($629.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Corsair 760T White V2 ATX Full Tower Case  ($139.99 @ Micro Center) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 650W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($74.99 @ NCIX US) 
Monitor: Acer G257HU smidpx 60Hz 25.0" Monitor  ($259.99 @ B&H) 
Keyboard: Logitech G710 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($109.24 @ Amazon) 
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1995.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Is there any way to put in a better CPU cooler in this build? The only things I want to keep is the case, keyboard, mouse, and processor.

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Get 8GB of RAM no real need for 16GB, With left over money get a better cooler

CPU: A8-5600K GPU: MSI RX 480 GAMING X 4GB MOBO: ASUS A55BM-PLUS 

RAM: 2x 4GB Samsung DDR3-1600 1.25V PSU: Corsair CX430 CASE: Enermax Ostrog Windowed STORAGE: PNY CS1111 120GB / Hitachi 1TB 7200RPM OS: Windows 10 Pro & macOS Sierra 10.12.3

 

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2 minutes ago, Goodman2265 said:

no real need for 16GB

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Do you really need a Corsair 760T? You could save $60 if you go with an NZXT S340.

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1 minute ago, Dan Castellaneta said:

How the devil is this $2000 to begin with...

Because he includes peripherals and a monitor. 

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Why the need for such a pricey case?

Why the need for a pricey keyboard?

Why the need for a  pricey mouse?

 

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Take me down to the console city where the games are blurry and the frames are thirty - Guns N' Roses

Arguing with religious people is like explaining to your mother that online games can't be paused...

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11 minutes ago, Goodman2265 said:

Get 8GB of RAM no real need for 16GB, With left over money get a better cooler

I disagree, I often find games using more than 8GB and if you want this system to last more than a year the extra ram will become important in future games. Plus the price difference of 8 vs 16 is small enough to just do 16. If you're spending all that money on such a nice system are you really gonna do 8GB??

 

The evo 212 is just fine, if you change you mind in the future you can upgrade if you really want to. Are you really planning on OCing a new CPU that can handle any current game at stock without issue?

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Having issues with a Corsair AIO? Possible fix here:

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Are you getting weird fan behavior, speed fluctuations, and/or other issues with Link?

Are you running AIDA64, HWinfo, CAM, or HWmonitor? (ASUS suite & other monitoring software often have the same issue.)

Corsair Link has problems with some monitoring software so you may have to change some settings to get them to work smoothly.

-For AIDA64: First make sure you have the newest update installed, then, go to Preferences>Stability and make sure the "Corsair Link sensor support" box is checked and make sure the "Asetek LC sensor support" box is UNchecked.

-For HWinfo: manually disable all monitoring of the AIO sensors/components.

-For others: Disable any monitoring of Corsair AIO sensors.

That should fix the fan issue for some Corsair AIOs (H80i GT/v2, H110i GTX/H115i, H100i GTX and others made by Asetek). The problem is bad coding in Link that fights for AIO control with other programs. You can test if this worked by setting the fan speed in Link to 100%, if it doesn't fluctuate you are set and can change the curve to whatever. If that doesn't work or you're still having other issues then you probably still have a monitoring software interfering with the AIO/Link communications, find what it is and disable it.

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4 minutes ago, Fulgrim said:

Why the need for such a pricey case?

Why the need for a pricey keyboard?

Why the need for a  pricey mouse?

 

Is it expensive even for a mechanical keyboard...??

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Do you really need that expensive case? I would recommend something like the NZXT S340. It's a way better value for the feature and looks it has. 

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8 minutes ago, Bobby_Joe_90 said:

Do you really need a Corsair 760T? You could save $60 if you go with an NZXT S340.

 

2 minutes ago, l_zheng101 said:

Do you really need that expensive case? I would recommend something like the NZXT S340. It's a way better value for the feature and looks it has. 

I was considering it, but because it looked like a black box with a window I avoided it. I'll try it if it's worth it though.

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5 minutes ago, lolpwnd31 said:

Is it expensive even for a mechanical keyboard...??

Compared to some models, not really. But it's still a fair amount tbh. Check this out? I swapped the case for a cheaper one with a window, since i presume that's something you're after, and threw in a better cooler. Also, a cheaper 980Ti.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($348.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($88.50 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($139.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($64.49 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Kingston HyperX Fury 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.77 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card  ($549.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 Blackout Edition w/ Window ATX Mid Tower Case  ($105.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 650W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($74.99 @ NCIX US) 
Monitor: Acer G257HU smidpx 60Hz 25.0" Monitor  ($259.99 @ B&H) 
Keyboard: Logitech G710 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($109.24 @ Amazon) 
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1945.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Shot through the heart and you're to blame, 30fps and i'll pirate your game - Bon Jovi

Take me down to the console city where the games are blurry and the frames are thirty - Guns N' Roses

Arguing with religious people is like explaining to your mother that online games can't be paused...

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1 minute ago, Fulgrim said:

Compared to some models, not really. But it's still a fair amount tbh. Check this out?

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($348.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($88.50 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($139.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($64.49 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Kingston HyperX Fury 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.77 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card  ($549.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 Blackout Edition w/ Window ATX Mid Tower Case  ($105.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 650W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($74.99 @ NCIX US) 
Monitor: Acer G257HU smidpx 60Hz 25.0" Monitor  ($259.99 @ B&H) 
Keyboard: Logitech G710 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($109.24 @ Amazon) 
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1945.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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There's a few 980 tis for $500? I've been living under a rock...

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1 minute ago, lolpwnd31 said:

There's a few 980 tis for $500? I've been living under a rock...

I also swapped the case for another one with a window, since i presume you want one with a window.

Shot through the heart and you're to blame, 30fps and i'll pirate your game - Bon Jovi

Take me down to the console city where the games are blurry and the frames are thirty - Guns N' Roses

Arguing with religious people is like explaining to your mother that online games can't be paused...

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4 minutes ago, Fulgrim said:

Compared to some models, not really. But it's still a fair amount tbh. Check this out?

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($348.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($88.50 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($139.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($64.49 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Kingston HyperX Fury 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.77 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card  ($549.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 Blackout Edition w/ Window ATX Mid Tower Case  ($105.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 650W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($74.99 @ NCIX US) 
Monitor: Acer G257HU smidpx 60Hz 25.0" Monitor  ($259.99 @ B&H) 
Keyboard: Logitech G710 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($109.24 @ Amazon) 
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1945.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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I'm going to build off of this build. Thanks!!

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19 minutes ago, lolpwnd31 said:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($348.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($72.73 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($124.95 @ Amazon) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($58.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Kingston HyperX Fury 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.77 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB FTW ACX 2.0+ Video Card  ($619.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 w/Window (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($119.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 650W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($74.99 @ NCIX US) 
Monitor: Acer G257HU smidpx 60Hz 25.0" Monitor  ($259.99 @ B&H) 
Keyboard: Logitech G710 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($109.24 @ Amazon) 
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1993.61
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-13 21:01 EDT-0400

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i7 8700K 4.8Ghz delidded / Corsair H100i V2 / Asus Strix Z370-F / G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB 3200 / EVGA GTX 1080Ti FTW3 / ASUS ROG SWIFT PG279Q

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11 hours ago, lolpwnd31 said:

 

I was considering it, but because it looked like a black box with a window I avoided it. I'll try it if it's worth it though.

Case choices are very subjective. I just like the clean look of the S340. 

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