Build planning

[AdmiralMeowmix]

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/FxRPFd

 

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

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($333.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG R1 Ultimate 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($100.28 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VIII FORMULA ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($359.78 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($89.98 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Sandisk Extreme Pro 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($117.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 950 PRO 256GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($184.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($124.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Xtreme Gaming Premium Pack  Video Card  ($699.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic PRIME 750W 80+ Titanium Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($169.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home Full - USB 32/64-bit  ($108.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM  140mm Fan  ($24.88 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 39.9 CFM  120mm Fans  ($25.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse  ($59.99 @ Best Buy)
Other: Corsair Gaming MM300 Anti-Fray Cloth Gaming Mouse Pad, Extended  ($15.99)
Other: Acer Predator XB271HU bmiprz 27-inch WQHD (2560 x 1440) NVIDIA G-Sync Widescreen Display  ($748.09)
Other: Corsair Gaming K70 LUX Mechanical Keyboard, Backlit Red LED, Cherry MX Brown ($119.99)
Other: Arctic Silver 5 AS5-3.5G Thermal Paste  ($7.28)
Other: Crystal Series 460X Compact ATX Mid-Tower Case ($120.00)
Total: $3411.20
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-16 16:17 EDT-0400

 

The SSD storage is kinda inbetween wither the Sandisk Pro or the Samsung Pro. Not really sure which I wanna go with atm.

 

The fans are also the red LED versions.

 

Any tips?

 

Also I have no set budget and will mainly use this for gaming and 3D work.

[AdmiralMeowmix]

Bump?

[rm -rf]

4 hours ago, AdmiralMeowmix said:

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/FxRPFd

 

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

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($333.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG R1 Ultimate 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($100.28 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VIII FORMULA ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($359.78 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($89.98 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Sandisk Extreme Pro 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($117.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 950 PRO 256GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($184.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($124.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Xtreme Gaming Premium Pack  Video Card  ($699.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic PRIME 750W 80+ Titanium Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($169.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home Full - USB 32/64-bit  ($108.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM  140mm Fan  ($24.88 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 39.9 CFM  120mm Fans  ($25.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse  ($59.99 @ Best Buy)
Other: Corsair Gaming MM300 Anti-Fray Cloth Gaming Mouse Pad, Extended  ($15.99)
Other: Acer Predator XB271HU bmiprz 27-inch WQHD (2560 x 1440) NVIDIA G-Sync Widescreen Display  ($748.09)
Other: Corsair Gaming K70 LUX Mechanical Keyboard, Backlit Red LED, Cherry MX Brown ($119.99)
Other: Arctic Silver 5 AS5-3.5G Thermal Paste  ($7.28)
Other: Crystal Series 460X Compact ATX Mid-Tower Case ($120.00)
Total: $3411.20
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-16 16:17 EDT-0400

 

The SSD storage is kinda inbetween wither the Sandisk Pro or the Samsung Pro. Not really sure which I wanna go with atm.

 

The fans are also the red LED versions.

 

Any tips?

 

Also I have no set budget and will mainly use this for gaming and 3D work.

Why would you get two SSDs?

[AdmiralMeowmix]

Just now, rm -rf said:

Why would you get two SSDs?

I just have the two there because I'm undecided in which one to get

[AdmiralMeowmix]

4 minutes ago, Ellen_orangecloud said:

Concerning the SSDs, if price doesn't matter get the Samsung. If you want to save $60-ish, get the Sandisk. 

If you need all the features of that RoG board, go for it but I would suggest getting something else (preferrably cheaper) like a Gigabyte Z170 or an Asus Z170A or Sabertooth

You won't need that thermal paste. Coolers always come with some included whether pre-applied or in a tube. 

Alrighty

 

I like the board and while I wont use the watercooling aspect of it it has the features I need and want.

 

It's better thermal paste than stock thermal paste *shrug*

[AdmiralMeowmix]

Just now, Ellen_orangecloud said:

Ok then whatever floats your boat

Just make sure you don't place the PC on a carpet or anything. Good luck

Why can't I place it on a carpet? I wont have fans on the bottom. Tho considering I'm getting a see through case I'll most likely keep it on a desk anyways I'm just curious.

[AdmiralMeowmix]

Just now, Ellen_orangecloud said:

Your PSU may be oriented fan side down (provided you have a dust filter at the bottom of the case or some sort of intake) and carpets can choke its fan. Linus actually killed a PSU like that. 

Ah alrighty! I'll make sure if the PSU does face down I'll keep it away from carpet.