First time building a PC need critiquing on ready build

[Artoriasix]

I've done modifications before but never built a full system. Is there any thing I can improve on or any mistakes I've made in my part selection? I want to stay around $3,000 usd preferably under.

On top of that my concern is with the power supply. I read online that CPU and Graphics card need +12 volt rails so I picked a power supply that stated it had this but I'm not sure if this means that there are multiple plugs that are +12 volt or something else?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($368.82 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI X99A GAMING PRO CARBON ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($293.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($304.53 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1080 8GB GAMING X 8G Video Card ($719.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Azza CSAZ-XT1 W ATX Full Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 1200W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($215.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG WH16NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($56.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($88.88 @ OutletPC)
Sound Card: Creative Labs Z PCIe 24-bit 96 KHz Sound Card ($97.49 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VG278HV 27.0" 144Hz Monitor ($319.99 @ NCIX US)
Speakers: Logitech Z506 155W 5.1ch Speakers ($63.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $2830.60
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-24 21:57 EDT-0400

(I already have a mouse, keyboard, and surge protector)

 

[King Dranzer]

Will you be using it only for gaming

 

[Artoriasix]

I plan to use it for gaming , VR , and programming

 

[King Dranzer]

I plan to use it for gaming , VR , and programming

Programing like what??
Do yo need those extra cores

 

[Artoriasix]

I plan to use it for gaming , VR , and programming

Programing like what??
Do yo need those extra cores

I'ts not gonna be anything major, maybe in the future. Would it be bad to have the extra cores?

 

[Chugalug_]

If you're not overclocking; yes.
For anything other than video work, you only need a 250GB SSD, the power supply is overkill and you've made a mess of component selection.
I'll get a build back in a minute.

 

[King Dranzer]

Having extra cores is not bad if you use them but those extra cores come with drop in clock speed but there is very little performance drop.

 

[King Dranzer]

Lets go with 6-cores

 

[Chugalug_]

I wouldn't recommend it for gaming if you're not overclocking, as it is a 0.5GHz drop in clock speeds, when games will barely use more than 4 threads, let alone 12.
A 6700k should be more than enough for gaming, as hyperthreading is not fully utilized in games.

 

[Artoriasix]

I don't plan to do any overclocking.

 

[Chugalug_]

You'll need a 1440p 144hz monitor, so i've included one below with G-Sync.
I've gone with Zotac 1080s which is sort of a middleground, but if you have any preference between this, the Asus Strix, EVGA SC or G1 Gaming, let me know.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Deepcool GAMMAXX 400 74.3 CFM CPU Cooler ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($199.99 @ B&H)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($62.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.39 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1080 8GB AMP! Edition Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($635.29 @ B&H)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1080 8GB AMP! Edition Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($635.29 @ B&H)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($88.88 @ OutletPC)
Sound Card: Creative Labs Sound Blaster Zx 24-bit 192 KHz Sound Card ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Dell S2716DG 27.0" 144Hz Monitor ($539.99 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Logitech Z506 155W 5.1ch Speakers ($63.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $3000.75
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-24 22:44 EDT-0400

 

[King Dranzer]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i v2 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($101.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($150.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($69.70 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk X400 512GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($143.36 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB STRIX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($629.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB STRIX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($629.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Core 2300 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair 860W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.88 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($88.88 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Dell S2716DG 27.0" 144Hz Monitor ($539.99 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Logitech Z506 155W 5.1ch Speakers ($63.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $2995.11
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-24 23:05 EDT-0400

 

[Chugalug_]

No sound card included, absolutely terrible SSD, overkill PSU and cooler.

 

[King Dranzer]

No sound card included, absolutely terrible SSD, overkill PSU and cooler.

Sound card not needed for ASUS Z170-A
SSD Improved
PSU Not an overkill

 

[King Dranzer]

I completely forgot about that DELL monitor
LOL

 

[Chugalug_]

A sound card is necessary for audiophile headphones with higher impedance and frequency range, onboard sound isn't going to cut it.

 

[King Dranzer]

A sound card is necessary for audiophile headphones with higher impedance and frequency range, onboard sound isn't going to cut it.

kkz I got it. I personally don't use headphones as I got ultimate speaker setup so don't have any problem with sound quality. But for those who use headphones it is important to get best they can.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i v2 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($101.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($150.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($69.70 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk X400 512GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($143.36 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB STRIX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($629.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB STRIX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($629.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Core 2300 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair 860W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.88 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($88.88 @ OutletPC)
Sound Card: Asus Xonar DSX 24-bit 192 KHz Sound Card ($43.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Dell S2716DG 27.0" 144Hz Monitor ($539.99 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Logitech Z506 155W 5.1ch Speakers ($63.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $3039.10
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-25 00:34 EDT-0400

 

[Artoriasix]

You'll need a 1440p 144hz monitor, so i've included one below with G-Sync.
I've gone with Zotac 1080s which is sort of a middleground, but if you have any preference between this, the Asus Strix, EVGA SC or G1 Gaming, let me know.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Deepcool GAMMAXX 400 74.3 CFM CPU Cooler ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($199.99 @ B&H)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($62.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.39 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1080 8GB AMP! Edition Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($635.29 @ B&H)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1080 8GB AMP! Edition Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($635.29 @ B&H)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($88.88 @ OutletPC)
Sound Card: Creative Labs Sound Blaster Zx 24-bit 192 KHz Sound Card ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Dell S2716DG 27.0" 144Hz Monitor ($539.99 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Logitech Z506 155W 5.1ch Speakers ($63.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $3000.75
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-24 22:44 EDT-0400

Can you explain the reasoning behind your choices? I'm just curious. Also is there a reason why 1440 monitor is necessary as apposed to 1080 p? And can you clarify what you meant by saying I made a mess of component selection?

 

[Chugalug_]

1440p 144hz is the sweet spot for high end gaming.
Two 1080s on a 1080p 144hz display would be pointless, as it would just top out the connection and be overkill.
It has a 1.6x higher pixel count compared to 1080p, and will allow for much higher detail at max settings and high frame rates with SLI 1080s.
I mean originally that you chose a PSU that was twice the cost of what you needed, a 6 core CPU at a lower clock speed when you weren't overclocking, a poor quality cooler, a single 1080 as a pose to two and a 1080p 144hz monitor which is too little even for a single 1080 imo.

 

[Chugalug_]

Forgot you needed a Blu-Ray drive, i've fixed it here.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-UD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($112.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.39 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($196.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB STRIX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($629.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB STRIX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($629.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro M ATX Mid Tower Case ($75.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG WH16NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($56.98 @ Newegg)
Other: XB270HU 27" 1440p 144hz G-Sync IPS Monitor ($699.00)
Total: $3006.16
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-25 00:56 EDT-0400

 

[King Dranzer]

Why in the world was I providing a liquid cooler for no overclocking build I don't know. Some times I go crazy.
Included Blu-Ray writer

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($150.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($69.70 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk X400 512GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($143.36 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB STRIX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($629.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB STRIX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($629.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Core 2300 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair 860W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-16D1HT Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($59.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($88.88 @ OutletPC)
Sound Card: Asus Xonar DSX 24-bit 192 KHz Sound Card ($43.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Dell S2716DG 27.0" 144Hz Monitor ($539.99 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Logitech Z506 155W 5.1ch Speakers ($63.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $3023.20
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-25 01:07 EDT-0400

 

[Artoriasix]

1440p 144hz is the sweet spot for high end gaming.
Two 1080s on a 1080p 144hz display would be pointless, as it would just top out the connection and be overkill.
It has a 1.6x higher pixel count compared to 1080p, and will allow for much higher detail at max settings and high frame rates with SLI 1080s.
I mean originally that you chose a PSU that was twice the cost of what you needed, a 6 core CPU at a lower clock speed when you weren't overclocking, a poor quality cooler, a single 1080 as a pose to two and a 1080p 144hz monitor which is too little even for a single 1080 imo.

Gotcha, I'm going to make a hybrid of my choices and yours. Is there anything else you had thoughts on of what I chose?
I wanted to go liquid cooling for the sake of there being more space and ram clearance.
Is the graphics card you chose a personal preference or are they actually better than msi in terms of performance / staying cool and quiet? (Also I had only one 1080 because I wasn't planning on SLI in part due to having read multiple places that most games don't have support for SLI)
I've read that when it comes to power supply its most efficient at 50% load which is why I chose one that was double what was estimated.

 

[King Dranzer]

1440p 144hz is the sweet spot for high end gaming.
Two 1080s on a 1080p 144hz display would be pointless, as it would just top out the connection and be overkill.
It has a 1.6x higher pixel count compared to 1080p, and will allow for much higher detail at max settings and high frame rates with SLI 1080s.
I mean originally that you chose a PSU that was twice the cost of what you needed, a 6 core CPU at a lower clock speed when you weren't overclocking, a poor quality cooler, a single 1080 as a pose to two and a 1080p 144hz monitor which is too little even for a single 1080 imo.

Gotcha, I'm going to make a hybrid of my choices and yours. Is there anything else you had thoughts on of what I chose?
I wanted to go liquid cooling for the sake of there being more space and ram clearance.
Is the graphics card you chose a personal preference or are they actually better than msi in terms of performance / staying cool and quiet? (Also I had only one 1080 because I wasn't planning on SLI in part due to having read multiple places that most games don't have support for SLI)
I've read that when it comes to power supply its most efficient at 50% load which is why I chose one that was double what was estimated.

Games not supporting SLI is an old talk. Now almost all titles support SLI and if one doesn't it is considered to be a bad one. Ex: Batman Arkham Knight is a non SLI game and was disliked by many due to that reason.
About the PSU stress 60-70% is good anything beyond it is considered to be stressed. Titanium, Platinum series are made to handle the stress.

With liquid cooling:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($150.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($69.70 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk X400 512GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($143.36 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB STRIX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($629.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB STRIX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($629.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Core 2300 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair 860W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-16D1HT Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($59.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($88.88 @ OutletPC)
Sound Card: Asus Xonar DSX 24-bit 192 KHz Sound Card ($43.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Dell S2716DG 27.0" 144Hz Monitor ($539.99 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Logitech Z506 155W 5.1ch Speakers ($63.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $3038.20
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-25 01:26 EDT-0400

 

[Artoriasix]

Games not supporting SLI is an old talk. Now almost all titles support SLI and if one doesn't it is considered to be a bad one. Ex: Batman Arkham Knight is a non SLI game and was disliked by many due to that reason.
About the PSU stress 60-70% is good anything beyond it is considered to be stressed. Titanium, Platinum series are made to handle the stress.[/quotemsg]

Thats good to know, thank you

 

[Artoriasix]

1440p 144hz is the sweet spot for high end gaming.
Two 1080s on a 1080p 144hz display would be pointless, as it would just top out the connection and be overkill.
It has a 1.6x higher pixel count compared to 1080p, and will allow for much higher detail at max settings and high frame rates with SLI 1080s.
I mean originally that you chose a PSU that was twice the cost of what you needed, a 6 core CPU at a lower clock speed when you weren't overclocking, a poor quality cooler, a single 1080 as a pose to two and a 1080p 144hz monitor which is too little even for a single 1080 imo.

Gotcha, I'm going to make a hybrid of my choices and yours. Is there anything else you had thoughts on of what I chose?
I wanted to go liquid cooling for the sake of there being more space and ram clearance.
Is the graphics card you chose a personal preference or are they actually better than msi in terms of performance / staying cool and quiet? (Also I had only one 1080 because I wasn't planning on SLI in part due to having read multiple places that most games don't have support for SLI)
I've read that when it comes to power supply its most efficient at 50% load which is why I chose one that was double what was estimated.

Games not supporting SLI is an old talk. Now almost all titles support SLI and if one doesn't it is considered to be a bad one. Ex: Batman Arkham Knight is a non SLI game and was disliked by many due to that reason.
About the PSU stress 60-70% is good anything beyond it is considered to be stressed. Titanium, Platinum series are made to handle the stress.

With liquid cooling:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($150.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($69.70 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk X400 512GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($143.36 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB STRIX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($629.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB STRIX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($629.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Core 2300 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair 860W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-16D1HT Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($59.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($88.88 @ OutletPC)
Sound Card: Asus Xonar DSX 24-bit 192 KHz Sound Card ($43.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Dell S2716DG 27.0" 144Hz Monitor ($539.99 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Logitech Z506 155W 5.1ch Speakers ($63.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $3038.20
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-25 01:26 EDT-0400

That's the same liquid cooler I had chosen. So is it actually a good cooler even though Chugalug said it isn't?