Final Opinion before I pull trigger this week.

[kokoshi2]

Made another post last week thinking I would get the money needed to buy the rig I wanted, but life just spins a bit out of control sometimes. Needless to say, I finally got everything I need together to actually buy my build this week. Decided to go skylake and do a bit of a red/black/white theme. I already have a ssd and I have OS covered. Budget was $1400 MAX using primarily newegg. Please respect my preferences.

Also I'm looking for a nice keyboard and mouse also so if anyone has suggestions please post.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($249.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($30.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($60.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($354.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1259.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-23 17:41 EDT-0400

 

[Papa Hogan]

I like the Microsoft 4000 ergonomic keyboard. It's comfortable after hours of use, and I've never had any pain in my wrists using it. As for a mouse, I'm using a Logitech G502. I've had the mouse replaced twice since 2012, though. It started as a red-lit G500, then it was a blue-lit G500, I think. Now it's a blue G502. I'm pretty pleased with Logitech's service, if not so much with the lifespan of the mice. However, the returns have been flawless, with the 3-year warranty. The spot where the cord goes into the mouse seems to have been beefed up from past models, so hopefully the current G502 lasts a long, long time.

I might spend a little more on the monitor for 144 Hz, since you're planning on a 970.

 

[MongGrel]

I like the Microsoft 4000 ergonomic keyboard. It's comfortable after hours of use. I've never had any pain in my wrists using it. As for a mouse, I'm using a Logitech G502.

I actually agree on the keyboard. I've been using them for years and love them.

I like trackballs myself and use a Logitech Wireless, but that is personal, like the keyboard.

That and I'd upgrade the HDD to a Black. I doubt it's much more.

I like G Skill ram myself, not sure over all you might do better that that CPU wise these days, but I haven't rebuilt from scratch in awhile.

It needs a SSD for the OS I'd think, even a small one.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RQA6LQY?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

*edit* my bad, I kinda missed the part where you said you had the SSD covered.


Probably not your thing, but these are nice little cases.

I used it for my HTPC.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233

 

[kokoshi2]

I like the Microsoft 4000 ergonomic keyboard. It's comfortable after hours of use. I've never had any pain in my wrists using it. As for a mouse, I'm using a Logitech G502.

I actually agree on the keyboard. I've been using them for years and love them.

I like trackballs myself and use a Logitech Wireless, but that is personal, like the keyboard.

That and I'd upgrade the HDD to a Black. I doubt it's much more.

I like G Skill ram myself, not sure over all you might do better that that CPU wise these days, but I haven't rebuilt from scratch in awhile.

It needs a SSD for the OS I'd think, even a small one.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RQA6LQY?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00


Probably not your thing, but these are nice little cases.

I used it for my HTPC.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233

Messed up with what kind keyboards I wanted. I was looking more for a gaming keyboard/mouse, both, for under $175

 

[Ken g6]

I think you'd regret getting such slow RAM. Here's some G.Skill DDR4-2800 for only $4 more.

 

[Papa Hogan]

 

[kokoshi2]

The trigger has been pulled(Bought my parts). Thanks for those who helped me.

 

[vailr]

The spot where the cord goes into the mouse seems to have been beefed up from past models, so hopefully the current G502 lasts a long, long time.

The Sensei Raw series mouse has an extra thick fabric reinforcement covering over the entire length of the USB cable:
http://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-S...TF8&qid=1440456145&sr=8-1&keywords=sensei+raw