Another first ever PC build, need some advice with GPU choices

[trig63r-_-h4ppy]

Hey guys I've been a lurker here on Tom's for sometime. I've been meaning to build a PC since like 10 years ago, I know, well I just had a better paying job so I thought I could start now.

I'm planning to go for a $2K build and here is what I have on my list:

CASE

NZXT H440 Razer Edition - I know the color wouldn't match but I think I can come up with something to do about that or any suggestion? I prefer a minimalist design, looks clean and simple on the outside with a lot to offer on the inside. BYTW, it tends to get dusty here in the house too, so dust filtered case?

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CPU COOLER

NZXT Kraken X61 Liquid CPU Cooler

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HDD/SDD

WDC Green caviar 1TB 64MB SATA3 for Desktop *(WD10EZRX) - x 2
Samsung 850 Evo 500GB X 1

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PSU

Corsair RM850 ATX 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular

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RAM

G Skill Trident Z 16Gb(8gbx2) 3200 ddr4 (F4-3200C16D-16GTZB)

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GPU

Here is my GPU dilemma, price differs, but which one offers the best bang for the back that can probably make my eyes cry in tears of joy >_<

Zotac GTX 980 Ti AMP! 6GB GDDR5 384Bit (ZT-90503-10P)
Zotac GTX 980 Ti AMP! Extreme 6GB GDDR5 384Bit (ZT-90505-10P)
Zotac GTX 980Ti AMP! Omega 6Gb Ddr5 384bit (ZT-90504-10P)

Asus GTX 980 Ti 6GD5 384bit
Asus GTX 980 Ti Strix DC3OC 6gb 384bit ddr5

EVGA Geforce GTX 980 Ti 6Gb GDDR5 384bit Superclocked+ ACX 2.0+

** Was planning to go for a 970 but read around the forums that better go with 980 Ti instead - which I think I can cover with my budget

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CPU

LGA 1151 Intel Core i5-6600K 3.50-3.90GHz Skylake

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MOBO

Also need your expertise on which of this MOBOs or any recommendation with regards to the CPU of choice ^

LGA 1151: Gigabyte Z170X-Gaming G1
MotherBoard LGA 1151: Asus MAXIMUS VIII Extreme


I read fans can help too, planning to get may 3 x 120mm or 2 x 140mm, but which is better?

Here is the seller where I'll be buying the stuffs from and where I can only get less pricey PC stuff http://bit.ly/1SPsYQ7, shipping cost is too much if I get stuff from Amazon then shipped here in the Philippines.

I'm new to this so please don't judge, I'd like to get helpful advice as much as possible before I push through with just what I think. Helpful advice much appreciated!

 

[kwa-e]

To be honest any of those 980ti's will do the job, but the one that overclocks the best is the EVGA unit.

As for the fans, 3 120MM's are much better cooling wise, but 2 140MM fans tend to be much quieter.

 

[trig63r-_-h4ppy]

To be honest any of those 980ti's will do the job, but the one that overclocks the best is the EVGA unit.

As for the fans, 3 120MM's are much better cooling wise, but 2 140MM fans tend to be much quieter.

Thanks for the tip. With regards to the GPU, what ca you say about the Asus GTX 980 Ti Strix DC3OC 6gb 384bit ddr5 which is overclocked?

 

[kwa-e]

They're also pretty decent cards, should overclock pretty well due to the improved VRM system to boot.

 

[turkey3_scratch]

How much are you paying for that RM power supply? Chances are there's a better option for the same price. RM aren't anything overly great when compared to EVGA's G2 which is often cheaper.

 

[trig63r-_-h4ppy]

How much are you paying for that RM power supply? Chances are there's a better option for the same price. RM aren't anything overly great when compared to EVGA's G2 which is often cheaper.

That's around $138. I just found out that this is under the mid-range so I'm considering AX860 80+Platinum which is around $209. Can't find any EVGA, can you recommend a better option for around $130+.

I am also aiming to make this future proof, specially for gaming. Thinking ahead, I'm thinking of adding additional GPU, two-way SLI maybe. Make it 32GB of RAM too.

 

[turkey3_scratch]

What country are you in? Neither are that much money, and the AX is a rip off for that much.

 

[kwa-e]

What country are you in? Neither are that much money, and the AX is a rip off for that much.

Those are philippine prices for you.

 

[kwa-e]

See if you can get a seasonic or XFX unit for less.

 

[trig63r-_-h4ppy]

See if you can get a seasonic or XFX unit for less.

Found a SeaSonic P-860 Full Modular 80+Platinum, around $195, would this PSU suffice?

 

[trig63r-_-h4ppy]

What country are you in? Neither are that much money, and the AX is a rip off for that much.

Philippines. TAX is ripping through the roofs, corrupt gov't sectors.

I can buy this at Amazon, but price will almost be the same or doubled when it gets shipped here.

 

[kwa-e]

See if you can get a seasonic or XFX unit for less.

Found a SeaSonic P-860 Full Modular 80+Platinum, around $195, would this PSU suffice?

That's a very good unit, go for it.

 

[trig63r-_-h4ppy]

That's a very good unit, go for it.

Great, I'll get that one instead then. Thanks for the tip.

 

[Douche4ever]

Dont buy that asus VIII board because its E-ATX and your case wont support it (too big) I would say buy asus VIII ranger instead
Link: https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/MAXIMUS-VIII-RANGER/

And if you want to buy ram (32GB ddr4) I say go look at g.skill RipJaw realy affortable