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I am actually getting ready to build a new PC after having my last build for 8 years. Oddly enough, my last build was based on running FSX even though I do play other types of games. Here is what I am considering for my new build with the latest prices listed at Newegg.com (including any rebate): Case: Fractal Design Define R5 Blackout ($110) Mobo: Gigabyte G1 Gaming 7 ($200) CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K ($340) GPU: EVGA 1080 GTX when released (est. $599) Memory: G.Skill TridentZ 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3400/CL16 ($105) or G.Skill TridentZ 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200/CL14 ($105) SSD: Samsung 950 Pro M.2 512GB for OS, Programs, and Games ($317) PSU: EVGA SuperNova 750W Platinum ($130) Blue-Ray Burner: Pioneer Black BDR-209DBK ($54) Cooling: Noctua NH-D15 w/ 2 fans ($89) A few comments about some of my choices: 1) Gigabyte G1 Gaming 7 Mobo: I was torn between Gigabyte Gaming 7 and ASUS ROG Hero motherboards, but the better on-board audio offered by the Gigabyte Gaming 7 help make my decision. This will be my first time sticking to on-board audio so I want it to be as good as possible. Any thoughts or suggestions on this? I think, in the end, everything else on the boards are pretty much the same. 2) TridentZ 3400 vs. 3200 memory. If buying the memory by itself, I would get the 3200/CL14 sticks. However, Newegg is selling a i7-6700K/TridentZ 3400 CL16/Gigabyte Gaming 7 mobo combo deal for $580. I was planning on getting all of these parts anyway, so this would save me $65 if I bought this combo compared to buying them separately. I think giving up the 3200/CL14 memory for 3400/CL16 is probably worth $65. Please let me know your opinions. 3) Air Cooling vs. Liquid Cooling: I see absolutely no need to mess with liquid cooling as CPUs are being made to run cooler and the NH-D15 performs very similar to most Liquid Coolers anyway. It just isn't necessary unless you have more fun overclocking than you do playing games. I guess I would say that if you need liquid cooling, then you need real liquid cooling with pumps, liquid reservoirs, and the custom tubes running throughout the PC. The other stuff is gimmicky and loud in my opinion. Why mess with it. Hope the prices help. Any comments, good or bad, about my part choices are welcome. Thanks.