X99 Vs Z170 Build Help!

[Big Ounce]

Im trying to figure out if a x99 system would benefit to the low cost z170. Im planning to run 2 monitors 1 for 4k gaming and the second 1080p for media consumption while gaming. Im planning to use my system in the following ways gaming, downloading torrents, run a Minecraft server (about 10 players), run 3D animation software (Bryce 7,Unity), Photoshop, and also run Mac Os on a VM.

This is my z170 build 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/9Bg6sJ
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/9Bg6sJ/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($344.97 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i v2 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($94.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: Asus Z170-DELUXE ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($299.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($119.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Sandisk Ultra II 960GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($229.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($83.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Founders Edition Video Card  ($698.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Corsair Carbide 400C ATX Mid Tower Case  ($96.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series White 2 pack 52.2 CFM  120mm Fan  ($15.99 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan: Corsair CO-9050017-WLED 66.4 CFM  140mm Fan  ($13.48 @ OutletPC) 
Case Fan: Corsair CO-9050017-WLED 66.4 CFM  140mm Fan  ($13.48 @ OutletPC) 
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 24.0" 144Hz Monitor  (Purchased For $0.00) 
Total: $2112.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-19 13:00 EDT-0400

 

This is my X99 build

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/7gX8Yr
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/7gX8Yr/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-6800K 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor  ($426.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i v2 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($94.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX X99 GAMING ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($333.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($119.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Sandisk Ultra II 960GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($229.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($83.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Founders Edition Video Card  ($698.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Corsair Carbide 400C ATX Mid Tower Case  ($96.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series White 2 pack 52.2 CFM  120mm Fan  ($15.99 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan: Corsair CO-9050017-WLED 66.4 CFM  140mm Fan  ($13.48 @ OutletPC) 
Case Fan: Corsair CO-9050017-WLED 66.4 CFM  140mm Fan  ($13.48 @ OutletPC) 
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 24.0" 144Hz Monitor  (Purchased For $0.00) 
Total: $2228.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-19 13:01 EDT-0400

[Katsunaka]

I've ran a MC server before. 

 

It really doesn't take alot of PC to run one. It's more about the connection speed than anything. 

[Big Ounce]

Just now, Katsunaka said:

I've ran a MC server before. 

 

It really doesn't take alot of PC to run one. It's more about the connection speed than anything. 

Thanks for the input!

[Wheeljack699]

get x99 if you want to render 3d stuff, editing photoshop and vm it benefits from the more cores the 6800k has (6700k is still capable but not like 6800k)

[Newbers]

I think comparing the two is pointless because they can both grant you what you want with ease. But I would opt for the 6800k mainly because you'll be getting better performance in the long run when some tasks like gaming can benefit from the extra cores. Not to mention it's only $100 different in price. 

 

If you plan on doing video editing working on VM's then the 6800k should be better.