Need help double checking my $3500(ish) AUD build.

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Chugalug_

Chugalug_

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Hi guys,
Posting my system build here to see if there is anything I can improve upon in here within a similar price range. The CPU debacle has been through the fire already, choosing 6600k OC to 4.6Ghz over i7 6700k because of the CLC being transferable in the future should I upgrade to the new architecture in a year or so and hyperthreading not being prominent in games.
Running everything at ultra settings on 1080p 144hz monitor.

Post any suggestions below!

Build below

Costs all according to quote (Before Tax)

CPU: i5 6600k 3.5GHz LGA 1151 Processor $325.45 @CPL Online

CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 280mm Liquid CPU Cooler
(+$100 on previous cooler, accomodates for airflow of the H440 and also allows for top exhaust mounting of radiator) $177.27 @ CPL Online

Motherboard: GA Z170MX-Gaming 5 (Won at a LAN)

RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000Mhz Memory $159.09 @ CPL Online

SSD: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive $134.00 @ 122.73 CPL Online

HDD: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive $104.55 @ CPL Online

GPU: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 Ti Gaming 6GB Graphic Card $926.10 @ CPL Online

Case: NZXT H440 - Razer Edition Mid Tower Case $208.18 @ CPL Online

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 850w G2 80+ Power Supply $199.09 @ CPL Online

Case Fans: 3x NF-A14 PWM 140mm Fan $31.82x2 $95.46 @ CPL Online
3x NF-F12 PWM 120mm Fan $29.09x3 $87.27 @ CPL Online

Other: 1x Noctua 11cm 4 pin PWM Fan splitter Twin Pack $8.18 @ CPL Online
1x 100pk assorted cable ties $7.20 @ CPL Online

PC cost before tax: $2420.57
PC cost after tax: 2663.23

OS: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) $129.09 @ CPL Online

Monitor: BenQ XL2420G 144hz 24.0” Monitor $562.73 @CPL Online

Keyboard: Razer Blackwidow Chroma $200.00 @ CPL Online

Already have mouse


OS, monitor and keyboard before tax: 891.82
OS, monitor and keyboard after tax: $981.00
PC Cost with OS, monitor and keyboard before tax: $3312.39
After Tax Total: $3644.23
 
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smorizio

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I am a little concerned that you'd spend $170 on fans - surely that's not a great use of money, right, you could get the i7 with that difference.

And while mechanical keyboards are nice, most people go with Cherry switches and end up with keyboards costing a good bit less than $200. I'm not sure what the reviews are on that guy, IIRC they weren't that nice. If you like the aesthetic, I wouldn't say don't do it but IMO it's too gimmicky. Considering its $3500 AUD with a $560 1440p monitor, $200 keyboard, and $170 in fans the price makes more sense to me. The 980Ti + 1440p should work well for you and the core of your system is great.
 
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The fans are there because I needed PWM fans for the case, as the ones that come with it are only 3 pin fans which will run at 100% unless I get a fan controller. Figured I might as well go for the noctuas given the limited airflow and crummy radiator fans.
1440p 144hz monitors in AUS are upwards of 900 dollars, with the exception of the BenQ XL2730Z which has reports of poor quality control. 1080p games are hard to run at ultra nowadays as is, even with a 980ti! :O so 1080p is the best option at the moment, 1440p upgrade will be when they go down in price.
 
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That's the current plan, waiting till april for the GTX 980ti to drop in price then pulling the trigger on it.
 
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