my first pc build

[lucas baker]

https://www.pccasegear.com/sc/5PLY

 

i am looking to build my first pc. Above is the list of parts that some of my friends have helped me create. My budget is around $1500 and i was wondering if anyone could review/improve this build so i get the best performance for my price range. Thanks for any input.

[IfNotWhy]

12 minutes ago, lucas baker said:

https://www.pccasegear.com/sc/5PLY

 

i am looking to build my first pc. Above is the list of parts that some of my friends have helped me create. My budget is around $1500 and i was wondering if anyone could review/improve this build so i get the best performance for my price range. Thanks for any input.

 

[LawrenceBarnes2013]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: ARCTIC Freezer 13 36.4 CFM CPU Cooler  ($25.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z170A KRAIT GAMING 3X ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($122.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($96.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow UV400 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($67.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Toshiba 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($84.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB STRIX Video Card  ($678.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: BitFenix Nova ATX Mid Tower Case  ($37.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G-750 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($78.28 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1423.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-16 11:00 EST-0500

[IfNotWhy]

The case is up to you but I think this looks the nicest 

[mpsparrow]

3 minutes ago, LawrenceBarnes2013 said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: ARCTIC Freezer 13 36.4 CFM CPU Cooler  ($25.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z170A KRAIT GAMING 3X ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($122.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($96.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow UV400 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($67.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Toshiba 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($84.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB STRIX Video Card  ($678.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: BitFenix Nova ATX Mid Tower Case  ($37.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G-750 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($78.28 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1423.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-16 11:00 EST-0500

He is in Australia, not the USA.

[FanBlade]

save a bit of cash by switching to a seasonic s12ii 520 watt

use the saved money to slot in a i5 7500

get a crucial mx300. its a bit cheaper and has double the capacity.

for a bit more cash consider moving to a corsair 100r/200r

[LawrenceBarnes2013]

3 minutes ago, mpsparrow said:

He is in Australia, not the USA.

Shit sorry.