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CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG C7 40.5 CFM CPU Cooler
Motherboard: MSI Z170A KRAIT GAMING 3X ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory
Storage: Transcend 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 960 GB
Case: Cooler Master K-380
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
 
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I'd swap the 960 GTX for a 1060 GTX 3GB and drop the PSU down to ~500W. I'd also follow Ecky's suggestion of either upgrading to 6600K or keeping the 6500 and going with a cheaper board and using the stock cooler.
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Do you plan to try non-K overclocking the i5 6500? If not, it's a locked CPU so there's no need for an expensive Z170 motherboard and aftermarket cooler. It would work just as well with an inexpensive H110 or B150 board and the stock cooler. Alternately, you could spend a few dollars more and get an unlocked 6600K.
 
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I'd swap the 960 GTX for a 1060 GTX 3GB and drop the PSU down to ~500W. I'd also follow Ecky's suggestion of either upgrading to 6600K or keeping the 6500 and going with a cheaper board and using the stock cooler.
 
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