3k USD build.

[digital_light]

so this is a link (+one htc vive) to my current build plan for a $3000 USD build I was wondering if I could get some opinions on it.  This is going to be my first complete build and am sure if I it will work.

[cortexcortex]

I'd go for this instead.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($349.99 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($114.49 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: MSI Z170A KRAIT GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($168.98 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($88.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($143.00 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Western Digital Blue 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Founders Edition Video Card  ($699.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 w/Window (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($113.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 850W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($135.98 @ Newegg) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit  ($20.00) 
Monitor: Dell E2016H 19.5" 60Hz Monitor  ($102.51 @ Amazon) 
Monitor: Dell E2016H 19.5" 60Hz Monitor  ($102.51 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Corsair STRAFE RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($142.99 @ Best Buy) 
Mouse: Logitech G700s Wireless Laser Mouse  ($59.99 @ Best Buy) 
Other: USB Hub ($29.95)
Total: $2328.35
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-07 16:55 EDT-0400

[Matias_Chambers]

What will you be using it for?

[digital_light]

Gaming.

[Gokufighther]

maybe go for a single 21x9 1080p monitor, such as https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01B67KAQ4/?tag=pcpapi-20 .

 

Get some nice g.skill black/white ddr4 3200 ram for the same price (aesthetics are key!!!).

 

Maybe go for a k70 speed rgb or something similar, its a lot less expensive and a lot more natural. a razor orbweaver can be used as well if you want some macros, or want a keypad like the model 1.

 

Also i love the g502 mouse, i would recommend that for gaming or get a maxnomic castor mouse.

[digital_light]

I think I will add the razer orbweaver. It looks cool and I think I will want a one hand keyboard for when I am using the vive but I will keep the keyboardio for full keyboard typing (for games like screeps) and coding.  the reason for the dual monitors is I like to have music playing in the background while I play and have my games full screened and hate tabbing out so I need two screens for that. Plus I am thinking of streaming some time.  I am still flip-flopping on whether or not to get the Saitek x56 or not.  My concern is the reviews cite poor quality.

[Guest]

 

16 hours ago, digital_light said:

so this is a link (+one htc vive) to my current build plan for a $3000 USD build I was wondering if I could get some opinions on it.  This is going to be my first complete build and am sure if I it will work.

You have the budget for some better monitors.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($338.01 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H110i GT 113.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($111.74 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: MSI Z170A KRAIT GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($168.98 @ Amazon) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($79.88 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($143.00 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Toshiba 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($68.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 8GB G1 Gaming Video Card  ($429.99 @ B&H) 
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 w/Window (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($119.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($104.99 @ NCIX US) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit  ($92.95 @ B&H) 
Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 24.0" 60Hz Monitor  ($139.00 @ B&H) 
Monitor: Asus PG279Q ROG Swift 27.0" 165Hz Monitor  ($749.00 @ B&H) 
Mouse: Logitech G700s Wireless Laser Mouse  ($59.99 @ Best Buy) 
Other: kerboardio model 1 ($329.00)
Other: USB Hub ($29.95)
Total: $2965.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-08 09:42 EDT-0400

[digital_light]

2 hours ago, lee32uk said:

 

You have the budget for some better monitors.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($338.01 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H110i GT 113.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($111.74 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: MSI Z170A KRAIT GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($168.98 @ Amazon) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($79.88 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($143.00 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Toshiba 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($68.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 8GB G1 Gaming Video Card  ($429.99 @ B&H) 
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 w/Window (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($119.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($104.99 @ NCIX US) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit  ($92.95 @ B&H) 
Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 24.0" 60Hz Monitor  ($139.00 @ B&H) 
Monitor: Asus PG279Q ROG Swift 27.0" 165Hz Monitor  ($749.00 @ B&H) 
Mouse: Logitech G700s Wireless Laser Mouse  ($59.99 @ Best Buy) 
Other: kerboardio model 1 ($329.00)
Other: USB Hub ($29.95)
Total: $2965.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-08 09:42 EDT-0400

Not really because the vive will ~800 USD (source) which actually puts my current plan at 3.1k I might still upgrade the monitors though.  They are the most fluid piece of this build.  I have no idea what I am doing with screens (I didn't even know about display-port until recently).

[Guest]

1 minute ago, digital_light said:

Not really because the vive will ~800 USD (source) which actually puts my current plan at 3.1k I might still upgrade the monitors though.  They are the most fluid piece of this build.  I have no idea what I am doing with screens (I didn't even know about display-port until recently).

Ok but don't waste money on a GTX 1070 if you are only going to be running a low resolution screen. I would try and aim for 1440p.

 

 

[digital_light]

1 minute ago, lee32uk said:

Ok but don't waste money on a GTX 1070 if you are only going to be running a low resolution screen. I would try and aim for 1440p.

 

 

Ah ok.  Would two of the benq's be good?

[digital_light]

actually I think I will go with two Acer G257HU's(1440p,60hz).