Thanks to everyone for their comments--I think I have a good parts list assembled! With the holidays coming up and travel on the horizon, I'm not planning to order anything for this build until January. When it comes, I'll return with build pictures and let you know how it worked out.

Based on your suggestions, here's the changes I've made. CPU: gonna go with the i5-6600, I won't ever use the K and saving money is always good! Mobo: switch to the Asus Z170 Pro Gaming...the price difference is immaterial, and I'm a fan of the extra USB 3.0 on the back panel. Also, the pro gaming i...

It's time for a new PC, and I'm tired of loud computers that live in my bedroom. I'm looking for a mid-range computer that can do some moderate gaming under Windows and can dual-boot into Ubuntu without much trouble. I've based this build on the SPCR 4K Gaming PC with some influence taken from the L...