First time gaming PC build - suggestions welcome!

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I am putting together my first gaming rig, and I would like to stay in the ball park of $1500, but I am not adverse to going up a bit. I have done a bunch of research in to the parts to this point, and it is just a matter of getting more informed opinions.

I would like to run some games in 3D (WoW, HoTS, Diablo, and Starcraft are what I play now). I already have the monitor and nvidia 3d kit as well as razer mouse/keyboard. I am not including this in the $1500 cost.

Here is what I have so far using pcpartpicker:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/KcxThM

For those not wanting to click the link:
CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor
Cooling: Cooler Master Nepton 240M 76.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Asus Z170-P D3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
SSD: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case
Power Supply: Cooler Master VSM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply
Optical: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer

Thanks for any help!

This system comes in at around $1516 before software
 
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CPU COOLER - Look toward Swiftech for a high end AIO. The Cooler Master you listed is OK, but there are much better coolers out there.
MB - Changed to a board that supports SLI and DDR4.
MEM - Always install modules in matching pairs to take advantage of the dual memory controllers. Running a single module will have you in reduced performance (single channel mode). You have four memory slots on that board. Use two now, then you have two open to add matching modules down the road.
GPU - Changed to the EVGA below for a higher factory overclock, better cooling solution and a lower price.
CASE - You sure you want a full tower? ...that is huge! Changed to a mid-tower that fits long GPUs.
PSU - That is one of the only good models from...
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CPU COOLER - Look toward Swiftech for a high end AIO. The Cooler Master you listed is OK, but there are much better coolers out there.
MB - Changed to a board that supports SLI and DDR4.
MEM - Always install modules in matching pairs to take advantage of the dual memory controllers. Running a single module will have you in reduced performance (single channel mode). You have four memory slots on that board. Use two now, then you have two open to add matching modules down the road.
GPU - Changed to the EVGA below for a higher factory overclock, better cooling solution and a lower price.
CASE - You sure you want a full tower? ...that is huge! Changed to a mid-tower that fits long GPUs.
PSU - That is one of the only good models from Cooler Master, but it is a little overpriced. Look toward XFX or Seasonic. 550w is plenty for that system with a single GPU. Up that to a 750w/850w model if you want to keep the option open to add a second GTX 980 down the road.

Your build came to $1711 on PCPartPicker. This shaves off $100 and gives you are more capable machine...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($359.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Swiftech H220-X 55.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($139.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170XP-SLI ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($139.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($60.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.00 @ Adorama)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($499.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 Blackout with Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM (64-bit) ($139.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1619.71
 
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