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I'm about to build a PC for gaming, CAD, and programming. I created this build and I think it's [almost] perfect, but wanted some peoples opinions. Here it is:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($89.75 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z170 PRO GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($134.78 @ OutletPC)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair 760W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($184.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($44.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($91.75 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($24.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $956.22
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-08 11:57 EDT-0400

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($89.75 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z170 PRO GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($134.78 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($117.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB AMP! Extreme Video Card ($690.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair 760W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($184.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($44.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($91.75 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($24.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Asus ROG SWIFT PG278Q 144Hz 27.0" Monitor ($669.99 @ Amazon)
Other: Corsair Strafe RGB Silent Keyboard ($150.00)
Total: $2585.19
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-08 11:59 EDT-0400

I'm going to start with that first build, and upgrade to the second build when I get the money. I'm not waiting until I have the money for it all because my current computer doesn't work.

Thanks!
 
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Darkbreeze
There are a LOT of ways to save money on this build. Ditching the Corsair PSU for a Super Flower built EVGA G2 unit would be a good way to start. Is your current system not functional due to a hardware failure or a problem with the operating system? If the hard drive and OS are good, I'd just upgrade to 10 for free and not waste money on the purchase of Windows 10. Or, if you know your current product key and you have Windows 8 or 8.1, you can still avoid the purchase of a new OS, even if the drive can't be repurposed to the new system even temporarily.

If this is to be a gaming machine I'd ditch the Wi-Fi unless you absolutely have to have it. The onboard Ethernet integrated into the motherboard is almost certainly much faster and...
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No, it does not. It's faster than a mechanical drive, but it does not have speeds similar to an SSD. Hybrid drives ARE mechanical drives, with heads and platters, and they simply use a small amount of nand as cache to speed up operations. It does not however speed up operations to anywhere near the level of an SSD for most operations.
 
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There are a LOT of ways to save money on this build. Ditching the Corsair PSU for a Super Flower built EVGA G2 unit would be a good way to start. Is your current system not functional due to a hardware failure or a problem with the operating system? If the hard drive and OS are good, I'd just upgrade to 10 for free and not waste money on the purchase of Windows 10. Or, if you know your current product key and you have Windows 8 or 8.1, you can still avoid the purchase of a new OS, even if the drive can't be repurposed to the new system even temporarily.

If this is to be a gaming machine I'd ditch the Wi-Fi unless you absolutely have to have it. The onboard Ethernet integrated into the motherboard is almost certainly much faster and wired connections tend to have a lot less lag.
 
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