First Gaming PC

[kdcm17]

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/kQWccc how well will this build perform and what can i do to improve it?

[HKZeroFive]

Should run 1080p Ultra at 60FPS for the most part, with some exceptions.

 

As for critiques:

 

-Make the switch to Skylake. A i7 6700K with a Z170 motherboard and DDR4 should cost the same.

 

-CPU (K-series in general) will need an aftermarket cooler if you're planning to overclock. The Cryorig H7 and the beQuiet! PURE ROCK are some solid choices for a moderate overclock.

 

-Worst time to get the R9 390 now when the RX 480 is coming out in less than a week. Supposedly more powerful, cheaper while being way more energy efficient. Wait for benchmarks.

 

-Mass storage is always handy. I'd advise getting a 1TB HDD.

 

-If you're solely gaming, drop to a i5 6600K and invest the cash into a GTX 1070 if possible.

[Praesi]

The GPU should always be the most expensive part in a Gaming PC. Its more important than the CPU.