X99 Build, thoughts?

Hardware Build a PC
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MSI is running a contest, 2k budget using MSI X99 or Z170 Gaming boards, along with a 900 or 300 series gaming video card. Other than that it's basic build rules, no OS needed but needs a case, ram, storage, etc. All the parts to make a working system. It was interesting to see how much prices have changed over the past couple months, 6700k turned out to be more expensive than a 5820k. So, I went X99.

Here's the build I submitted.
http://pcpartpicker.com/guide/FFCmP6/msi-build-your-dream-pc-guide-the-dreadnought

And if you're interested in joining the contest yourself, the rules are on the MSI US Facebook page. Really didn't want to direct link that here.

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You'd get twice as much SSD storage going with more standard drives

I went with a focus on cooling and storage rather than pure GPU performance for mine anyways
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Bg7qcf

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That's absolutely true, and the only reason I didn't go that route is because if I win the parts... I've got a pair of Samsung EVOs to hook up to it already (and another TI, bigger PSU).

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Personally I'd stay away from AIO's and get a balling ass air cooler. But that's just my two cents.

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I don't live in the US but here is my take on it. i chucked in two 980TI for the lols.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/cMwdsY

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/cMwdsY
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/cMwdsY/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($244.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.65 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-Pro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($111.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Team Elite Plus 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Superclocked ACX 2.0+ Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($619.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Superclocked ACX 2.0+ Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($619.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1990.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-06 11:26 EST-0500

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it'd probably be a good idea to pick an MSI product for an MSI competition ;)

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budget constrants.....