New PC Build - White / Black Theme (2k budget)

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Hi guys,

I'm looking to build a new pc.

As mentioned in the title : A white / black theme build. I do not need a monitor as I'm currently running 3 27" Benq Gaming Monitors

Some parts I picked out so far :
http://pcpartpicker.com/list/K63kTH
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($349.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Deepcool CAPTAIN 240 91.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus SABERTOOTH Z170 S ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($179.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($91.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Red 3TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($105.89 @ OutletPC)
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($105.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($83.89 @ OutletPC)
Headphones: Audio-Technica ATH-M50WH Headphones ($119.95)
Other: Boom Scissor Arm ($13.99)
Other: Blue Yeti Mic (white) ($129.00)
Other: LEDs ($12.20)
Other: Dragonpad USA Pop filter Studio Microphone Mic Wind Screen Pop Filter ($12.11)
Total: $1381.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-06-30 23:20 EDT-0400

Still looking for a video card to throw in. Couldn't find a decent white one.

Question: Will the Deepcool cpu cooler i have listed be suitable? It looks like i would need to attach the radiator to the front of the case and curious if that would work and if it would reach ok?

My list will probably need to be tweeked to as i'm not the best at picking the best build :(

 
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Yeah but on that kind of budget I'd prepare it for SLI especially running 3 monitors.

I would suggest this as a system minus the accessories:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($345.99 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Universal 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($56.64 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($150.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($85.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5"...
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It depends what resolution you will be gaming at, but generally you would do better spending the money on the GPU even if you have to drop down to an i5 6600K. Some games may benefit from faster RAM, so you may consider going to 2800-3000. You won't need 850W unless you are thinking of future SLI/Crossfire. I'm not that knowledgeable on water cooling so I can't comment there.
 
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CPU Cooler - The Deepcool will be fine, but it won't do any better than a good air cooler for less cost.
MB - The Gigabyte below will allow for a good overclock, SLI and also is black.
MEM - You can use faster modules, just don't go over 1.2v.
SSD - 250GB is pretty small. Also consider the Sandisk below as a good option.
GPU - You really could use the GTX 1080 since you are running three displays at 144Hz, but the GTX 1070 will be just fine. Not sure you will find a white GPU..
PSU - The 850w is sized for you to add a second GTX 1070 in SLI when / if you need more graphics muscle.
CASE - The white Fractal below will have better airflow and cable management.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($345.99 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($43.45 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170XP-SLI ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($116.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2800 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk X400 512GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($126.09 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($119.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Founders Edition Video Card ($449.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 w/Window (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($118.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX PRO Black Edition 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG WH16NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($54.88 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($83.89 @ OutletPC)
Headphones: Kingston HyperX Cloud Headset ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Other: Boom Scissor Arm ($13.99)
Other: Blue Yeti Mic (white) ($129.00)
Other: LEDs ($12.20)
Other: Dragonpad USA Pop filter Studio Microphone Mic Wind Screen Pop Filter ($12.11)
Total: $1887.31
 
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Thanks for the reply sadams04

A few things, I should of mentioned. I wont be doing any overclocking. I don't like messing with that stuff.

Most of the use of this computer is video game design (programming), video gaming (overwatch is probably the most graphic intense game I play), and streaming (twitch)

I tend to build computers every 4 - 5 years which is why I usually upgrade for 2k dollars to make it still a damn good computer in 5 years.

The CPU Cooler, I want to get into the watercooling, as I dont like those bulky heads in my case... is there a better cooler than the one I suggested in white?

The white theme is the primary color I want to go with which is why I chose that motherboard.

I don't think I want to do SLI ever...

Why the optical drive? LOL
 
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I can't find the Fractal Define S in white?

They do make the Ripjaws V in white :D i'll switch to those
 
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Without overclocking you won't be building up heat and there is no need for water cooling or an aftermarket CPU cooler. The stock Intel cooler is small, is quiet, and will keep temps in check. Look toward the H170 or B150 chipsets and the i7-6700 (non-K version). H170 / B150 is also "limited" to DDR4-2133, however this change means very little... PSU also lowered in size for a single "large" GPU. Note that these changes allow you to get into a GTX 1080.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($297.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H170M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk X400 512GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($126.09 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($119.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Video Card ($649.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX TS 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($83.89 @ OutletPC)
Headphones: Kingston HyperX Cloud Headset ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Other: Boom Scissor Arm ($13.99)
Other: Blue Yeti Mic (white) ($129.00)
Other: LEDs ($12.20)
Other: Dragonpad USA Pop filter Studio Microphone Mic Wind Screen Pop Filter ($12.11)
Total: $1794.09
 
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Are you sure? 1.2V What frequency?

Also take a look at these Phanteks cases:

http://pcpartpicker.com/products/compare/phanteks-case-phec416pswwt,phanteks-case-phec416pwt/

 
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820232177&cm_re=G.Skill_Ripjaws_V_Series_16GB-_-20-232-177-_-Product

looks like its 1.25V

Those cases look ok, is the blue LED removable/replaceable?
 
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Great suggestions Sadam,

Still looking for an all white solution though or primarily white. I'll take some of your suggestions into consideration! :D

Also, I agree with your 'stock cooler' suggestion, thats what I'm using now... and boy is it ugly :D Trying to get away from that with a nice water cooler white setup, although not 'necessary', its something i'm looking for.
 
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...about as close as you will get and is more expensive to get there. Same performance as the prior build.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($297.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus SABERTOOTH Z170 S ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($179.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($154.85 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($119.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Video Card ($649.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Phanteks ECLIPSE P400 ATX Mid Tower Case ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic Snow Silent 750W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($175.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1718.66
 
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Thanks for the suggestions.
I saw that the case I have selected doesn't expose the PSU so I can go with a black one for that and not pay extra. Although I can't seem to find cheap PSU modular cables in white (everything is 80$ + )

there was talk about the 1.2V ram? Would that be a good thing to get? How much performance difference is that ram vs the ones I have selected?

I might switch out the Blue Yeti Mic for a cheaper mic...

this is my build so far, compiling all the suggestions:
http://pcpartpicker.com/list/6B3nnn

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($297.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Deepcool CAPTAIN 240 WHITE 182.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($88.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus SABERTOOTH Z170 S ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($179.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($154.85 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($122.93 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Video Card ($649.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($85.95 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Kingston HyperX Cloud Headset ($78.95 @ Amazon)
Other: Boom Scissor Arm (For Mic) ($13.99)
Other: Blue Yeti Mic (White) ($129.00)
Other: LEDs ($12.20)
Other: Pop Filter (White) ($12.11)
Total: $2041.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-01 13:58 EDT-0400
 
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The NEX PSU's are not so great. One of these would be good:

http://pcpartpicker.com/products/compare/evga-power-supply-210gq0650,evga-power-supply-220g20550y1,evga-power-supply-220gs0550v1,evga-power-supply-220gs0650v1/

The benefit of faster RAM depends on the CPU, GPU, and game that you are playing.

http://www.silentpcreview.com/article1478-page1.html

https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/492721-skylake-gaming-performance-scaling-with-ddr4-ram-frequency/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESeoexGLVFU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qksXthUcbiQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Er_Fuz54U0Y
 
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Thanks for the information.

Is 650 enough power?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($345.99 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: Deepcool CAPTAIN 240 91.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus SABERTOOTH Z170 S ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($179.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($59.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($92.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Red 3TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($105.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Video Card ($649.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($87.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($83.89 @ OutletPC)
Headphones: Audio-Technica ATH-M50WH Headphones ($119.95)
Other: Boom Scissor Arm ($13.99)
Other: Blue Yeti Mic (white) ($129.00)
Other: LEDs ($12.20)
Other: Dragonpad USA Pop filter Studio Microphone Mic Wind Screen Pop Filter ($12.11)
Total: $2022.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-01 15:09 EDT-0400
 
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Yeah but on that kind of budget I'd prepare it for SLI especially running 3 monitors.

I would suggest this as a system minus the accessories:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($345.99 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Universal 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($56.64 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($150.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($85.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($92.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($119.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB STRIX Video Card ($724.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($62.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($95.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($83.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1819.33
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-01 17:24 EDT-0400
 
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Thanks g-unit I took some of your considerations into mind. Below is the 'finished' build so far... any other suggestions?

I just caught wind of M.2 SSDs , but from the looks of things, i think that would be a bit overkill, yay or nay?

I added some front case fans, changed the case to white (as I want a white build)
Added my mouse to match my keyboard (razor stealth keyboard)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($345.88 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Universal 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($56.64 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($150.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($85.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($119.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB STRIX Video Card ($699.00)
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($62.69 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($104.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($83.89 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Fractal Design FD-FAN-SSR2-140 66.0 CFM 140mm Fan ($11.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: Fractal Design FD-FAN-SSR2-140 66.0 CFM 140mm Fan ($11.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder Chroma Wired Optical Mouse ($57.99 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Kingston HyperX Cloud Headset ($78.95 @ Amazon)
Other: Boom Scissor Arm (White) ($13.99)
Other: Yeti Mic ($129.00)
Other: LEDs ($12.20)
Other: Pop Filter (White) ($12.11)
Other: White Extended Gaming Mouse Mat ($17.75)
Total: $2145.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-07 17:27 EDT-0400

 
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Ah good call, I dont think i will be using SLI atm but i might in the future...

I also had the 6700K which I wont be doing any overclocking so i down graded that to a 6700

Will I notice any difference if I don't overclock?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($297.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Universal 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($56.64 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus SABERTOOTH Z170 S ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($179.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($85.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($119.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB STRIX Video Card ($699.00)
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($62.69 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($104.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($83.89 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Fractal Design FD-FAN-SSR2-140 66.0 CFM 140mm Fan ($11.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: Fractal Design FD-FAN-SSR2-140 66.0 CFM 140mm Fan ($11.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder Chroma Wired Optical Mouse ($57.99 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Kingston HyperX Cloud Headset ($78.95 @ Amazon)
Other: Boom Scissor Arm (White) ($13.99)
Other: Yeti Mic ($129.00)
Other: LEDs ($12.20)
Other: Pop Filter (White) ($12.11)
Other: White Extended Gaming Mouse Mat ($17.75)
Total: $2127.02
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-07 18:38 EDT-0400
 
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Yeah quieter, and themed white
 
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