Build target performance

[terrycyber]

Please guys let me know if this build will meet my gaming requirements:

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/terrycyber/saved/#view=gF2G3C

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fjfqf7
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fjfqf7/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($176.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H97M-E35 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($65.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Savage 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 960 2GB XLR8 Video Card ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($22.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Rosewill 500W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer G227HQLbi 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
Keyboard: Thermaltake Commander Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Laser Mouse ($19.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $731.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-03 12:12 EDT-0400

Expected game settings with minimum 40fps:
-Skyrim (and any future skyrim like open world games like upcoming fallout): Very High
-upcoming Fallout: High
-Test Drive Unlimited 2: High
-GTA V: Medium
-Heroes of Newerth: High
-Supreme Commander 2: High
-Starcraft II: High

 

[filippi]

If you keep your expectations @ 40-50 FPS/High settings I would say it is indeed a very good gaming build.

 

[terrycyber]

If you keep your expectations @ 40-50 FPS/High settings I would say it is indeed a very good gaming build.

Thank you for the quick response!
I'm definitely not expecting heaven & earth from this build. I'm hoping 40fps will be fluid enough to be playable.
I'm honestly worried about the longevity of the gtx 960 with 2GB VRAM @1080p

 

[filippi]

If you keep your expectations @ 40-50 FPS/High settings I would say it is indeed a very good gaming build.

Thank you for the quick response!
I'm definitely not expecting heaven & earth from this build. I'm hoping 40fps will be fluid enough to be playable.
I'm honestly worried about the longevity of the gtx 960 with 2GB VRAM @1080p

So why worry? For the same price (GPU+PSU) you get a great PSU, same performance and 3GB VRAM @ Newegg.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card ($174.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $239.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-03 13:31 EDT-0400

 

[terrycyber]

More than 3 years later, that build has served me well & still continues to do so.
Is there anything I can do to breathe some more life into it?
a short term boost to help it keep up for 2 more years, around which time i'll be doing another build from scratch

 

[filippi]

Your set is still dece (cpu/ram/psu). 200 bucks will give you what you want: a twice stronger gpu.

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487260&ignorebbr=1&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

(Ref. https://hothardware.com/reviews/evga-geforce-gtx-1060-gaming-review?page=6)


cheers!