Advice on upgrading to I7-6700K from I5-750

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It's time for me to make some changes to my PC setup as it's starting to lag a little behind the times. I would like to grab whatever is best, but reasonable and am willing pick things up over time. I'm going to get the new I7-6700k. I'd like to start with just the CPU, Motherboard and Ram upgrade today and will upgrade the card around March. If it doesn't make sense to wait for the card, I can do now.

I have an eyefinity setup 3x1080p and am also connected to a 1080p tv. I will more than likely upgrade the tv to 4k next year(summer) so would like to be prepared from a gaming perspective. Not touching the monitors unless they die. I've had some challenges with xfire on 3 screens so i've just been using one card and would like to stay that way unless things are easier now.

Can you guys make any recommendations for a gaming PC upgrade to the below specs? Fallout 4 is probably the only new game i'll be playing this year but I would like to be able to run the Witcher 3 beautifully. Let me know if I need to provide more info. Thanks as always!!


What i have now:
Mobo: Gigabyte P55-USB3
CPU: I5 750
CPU Cooler: Hyper 212
Ram: Gskill 8GB (4 DIMM)
GPU: AMD HD6950
OS Drive: Samsung 830 256GB
Storage: Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB
Case: Haf 922
PSU: CORSAIR TX Series CMPSU-650TX 650W
 
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The Z170-A is one of the best all-rounder motherboards on the market, perfect for both work and play. :)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($151.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($56.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $528.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-25 19:29 EDT-0400
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No budget in particular. I'm not rich but don't want to be limited. I'm just gaming outside of general PC use and don't have any special requirements beyond that. I want to get the best within reason. I don't know if that's a $100 mobo or a $300 mobo. Looking for direction on what I should spend.

I prefer to keep whatever is salvageable. I feel like my video card can hold out a few more months. If I should replace anything else I'm open.

Hope that helps.

 
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How does this sound?

The Z170-A is one of the best all-rounder motherboards on the market, perfect for both work and play. :)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($151.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($56.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $528.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-25 19:29 EDT-0400
 
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Thanks a lot! I was going to purchase the Maximus VIII but saw so many DOA complaints I never pulled the trigger. Am I crazy to go for 16gb of ram or even 32gb? I will most likely grab this board as it serves my needs. Thanks again.
 
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