$1500 budget gaming build

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Hello there,

I am looking to buy/build a new pc for christmas this year. I have a budget of around $1500s and would like to have a nice gaming pc. I would like the pc to be upgradable in the future. I would like this computer to run most games at decent frames with little to no lag. Thanks!
 
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$1500 will definitely get you no lag!!

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: NZXT HAVIK 120 75.8 CFM CPU Cooler ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Trident X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($87.97 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($96.97 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.45 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 4GB STRIX Video Card ($569.98 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($80.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($94.49 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1487.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-15 20:43 EST-0500

Okay so this rig is reasonably similar to the one I have now. I really encourage that you take a good look at each part individually. I kept in mind aesthetics when putting that together for you.. Also PC part picker said there were errors at the bottom. Those are definitely non-issues so please dont fret. Please feel free to ask any questions! :)
 
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I actually really like the build, but just wondering why you went with an i5 over the i7?
 
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I wouldn't call it a money sink. When I built my system recently, I went 4790k because I was going to game and possibly video edit. I am happy I made that decision because I am now video editing and I definitely think it was worth the money. But for straight out gaming an i5 is really all you need. There is generally a 2-4 FPS difference between the two. Obviously the i7 being ahead by the 2-4 fps.
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core OEM/Tray Processor ($219.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.75 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: EVGA Z97 FTW ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($68.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($73.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($334.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($334.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1478.63
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-15 20:53 EST-0500
 
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Why would I need two video cards?
 
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