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[Build Ready] Anymore power I can squeeze into this? 3000$ Gaming build.

Build Ready

###Build Help/Ready:

What is your intended use for this build? The more details the better.

Play some sweet sweet 144hz gameplay.

If gaming, what kind of performance are you looking for? (Screen resolution, FPS, game settings)

A nice smooth gaming experience at max settings and a steady FPS, I'm upgrading from a 560 TI so I'm hoping to be blown away honestly.

What is your budget (ballpark is okay)?

3000$

In what country are you purchasing your parts?

US

Post a draft of your potential build here (specific parts please). Consider formatting your parts list. Don't ask to be spoonfed a build (read the rules!).

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

TypeItemPrice
CPUIntel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor$233.99 @ SuperBiiz
CPU CoolerCRYORIG M9i 48.4 CFM CPU Cooler$33.74 @ Amazon
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z170X-UD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard$112.98 @ Newegg
MemoryG.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory$59.99 @ Newegg
StorageKingston SSDNow V300 Series 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive$64.89 @ OutletPC
StorageWestern Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive$47.49 @ OutletPC
Video CardEVGA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Founders Edition Video Card$699.99 @ NCIX US
CaseFractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case$79.99 @ Newegg
Power SupplyXFX PRO Black Edition 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply$109.99 @ Amazon
Wireless Network AdapterTP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter$37.88 @ OutletPC
MonitorAsus ROG SWIFT PG278Q 144Hz 27.0" Monitor$659.99 @ SuperBiiz
KeyboardCooler Master Storm QuickFire Rapid Wired Gaming Keyboard$75.50 @ Amazon
MouseSteelSeries Sensei RAW Wired Laser Mouse$44.99 @ Best Buy
HeadphonesAudio-Technica ATH-AD900x Headphones$148.95 @ Amazon
Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
Total (before mail-in rebates)$2420.36
Mail-in rebates-$10.00
Total$2410.36
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-29 15:16 EDT-0400

Provide any additional details you wish below.

I'm wondering if there's anymore bang i can squeeze into this thing, I'm 600 dollars under budget so should I just pocket it or is there any changes I can make that would have some real difference in performance?

NOTE: You do not have to follow this format, but please be sure to answer these questions. Please do not ask to simply be given a build. You are welcome to delete this section.

Posted May 29, 2016, 7:20 PM UTC

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