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So im at this time again, In Q'4 2011 (4years ago) I decided to research, gather and build my own PC - cost me $3500 AUD ($2500 USD).

So being the expert im not, ive come to you guys the community to gather some help and hopefully narrow down another build that can last me another effective 4years ($875/y).

So I need some help, what do you guys think as the most cost-effective. Questions I have.
Should I upgrade to 1151? like the 1151 Skylake is 'Tock' does this mean that Skylake and future Predecessors will have more upgrade-ability

I need my build for
High End Gameplay (Arma III, Assassins Creed, Battlefield etc)
Mid Range Gameplay (LOL, CSGO - main games atm)
Graphic Design & Streaming (I dabble in graphic design and am looking to stream once my internet is upgraded).

Current Build

CPU: Intel Core i-7 2700K
CPU Cooler: Corsair Hydro Series H100 CPU Cooler
Motherboard: ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe Gen3 Motherboard
PSU: Antec High Current Pro 850W Modular
GPU: Gigabyte Radeon HD6970 2GB OC
GPU: Gigabyte Radeon HD6970 2GB OC
RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws X F3-17000CL11D-8GBBXL (2x4GB) DDR3
Case: Coolermaster HAF X Case
Monitor: ASUS VE248H 24in LED Monitor
Storage: WD Green 1TB WD10EARX
Storage: OCZ Vertex 3 120GB SSD Max IOPS


Possible Build - LGA1151

CPU: Intel Core i7 6700K
CPU Cooler: Corsair Hydro Series H100 CPU Cooler*
MOBO: MSI Z170A Gaming M7
PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 Gold 850W
GPU: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Sea Hawk 6GB OR
RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK16GX4M2A2400C14 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4
Case: Coolermaster HAF X Case*
Monitor: BenQ XL2420G 24in LED 144Hz G-Sync
Storage: WD Black 2TB WD2003FZEX
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO Series 250GB 2.5in SSD

Upgrade Price: $3488 AUD
Total Price: $3838

What im contesting: So what I have to really sort out (which to choose for the following - unless things above need changing as well)

CPU:
Intel Core i7 6700K
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=187_1781&products_id=32844

Intel Core i5 6600K
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=32843

GPU
EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti Hybrid 6GB
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=193_1766&products_id=32259

MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Sea Hawk 6GB
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=33395

EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti FTW ACX 2.0+ 6GB
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=193_1766&products_id=33295

RAM
Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK16GX4M2A2400C14 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=32851

Kingston HyperX Fury HX424C15FBK2/16 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=186_1782_1783&products_id=32950

MONITOR
BenQ XL2420G 24in LED 144Hz G-Sync Gaming Monitor
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=32229

BenQ XL2430T 24in LED 144Hz Gaming Monitor
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=558_1090&products_id=29227

i Know this Is Pretty Indepth, but I really need to get some proper opinions on whats the most cost effective & future reliable for upgrading and where i should go. I can sell the parts i currently have in my PC (worked out around $500 - $800 AUD to offset costs).

Any help would be appreciated, I know its a lot to read
 
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I agree. You currently have a very good mobo/cpu combo which should handle a GTX 980 Ti just fine. Try that first and save a lot of money!

Yogi

 
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Okay cool, but in regards to my question of what parts are better what do u guys think a final build would be appropriate.

Btw the reason I want to upgrade is I'm constantly using 70-90% of my RAM and getting blue screens, my rig is pretty unstable nowadays.

Do a few questions which was why I put this thread down

1. IF I went ahead with this build what part solutions should I chose from the options I provided as the best balance

2. Will a 980TI SH run on my setup?

3. Anyone know the RAM useage/blue screen problem?

Mainly I want to know in the even I upgrade what is the best build out of That which is above

PS. I will probably get my PC serviced and may buy a GPU to start but still looking for some answers :)

Anything u guys could offer would help!!
 
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