PC Build Approval

DorbzKen

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I have been saving up for quite a while, and I am finally able to buy my computer components. I made this list in pcpartpicker, and I wanted some seasoned builder's approval! Let me know if you think this is a good computer build for pc gaming! :wahoo:
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/zbKf4C
My budget is about $1,250.
 
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-7600K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($225.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus - PRIME Z270-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($149.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($126.88 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($107.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Dual Series Video Card ($369.00 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT - S340 Elite (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1232.50
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-05-13 14:09 EDT-0400

for gaming intel will maintain the lead .
 
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($302.01 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI - Z170-A PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($101.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team - Elite Plus 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($107.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Mini Video Card ($329.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT - S340 Elite (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1200.60
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-05-13 14:22 EDT-0400

Went with a skylake i7 as the 7700k has had some overheating issues
 
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DorbzKen

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Just curious, why did you pick this SSD over the M.2 one?