Building new Gaming PC ( < $1000 CAD)

[AlbynoTimmy]

Hey! I'm planning on getting a new gaming pc in a week or two with a budget of no more than $1000 CAD. I'll be buying my parts at NCIX. I plan to use this for gaming (CS:GO, League, planning on getting Crysis 3 and Witcher 3 soon) and the usual internet browsing. I want to play my games at 1080p with around 50-60 fps at almost maxed out settings. I will be okay with 60fps at medium settings. I don't plan on overclocking.

I already have peripherals, a monitor, and internet connection sorted out.

Please leave any suggestions / changes.

parts list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/qs8wMp

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor
MotherBoard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 4GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage (HDD): Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case

I was planning on adding an SSD if my budget fits.

For the GPU, my friends recommended the GTX 960 (4gb) but I've been doing some research and the R9 380 (4gb) seems to be better + they're both the same price. Which one should I buy?
GTX 960 : http://www.ncix.com/detail/evga-geforce-gtx-960-4gb-7c-111575-1258.htm?affiliateid=7474144
R9 380: http://www.ncix.com/detail/msi-radeon-r9-380-4gd5t-cb-120330-1258.htm

I was also planning on getting windows 7 then upgrading to a windows 10 (cause it's cheaper to buy win 7 then upgrade to win 10)

Please leave feedback! Thanks!

 

[BadActor]

You might as well go with the latest generation and DDR4. The 380x will get you closer to your FPS goals.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($299.99 @ NCIX)
Motherboard: MSI H110M Pro-VD Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($79.98 @ NCIX)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($44.99 @ NCIX)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ NCIX)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 380X 4GB Video Card ($335.05 @ NCIX)
Case: Corsair 100R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.98 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: EVGA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $959.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-09 22:56 EDT-0400

 

[Aslanthelion36]

You might as well go with the latest generation and DDR4. The 380x will get you closer to your FPS goals.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($299.99 @ NCIX)
Motherboard: MSI H110M Pro-VD Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($79.98 @ NCIX)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($44.99 @ NCIX)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ NCIX)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 380X 4GB Video Card ($335.05 @ NCIX)
Case: Corsair 100R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.98 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: EVGA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $959.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-09 22:56 EDT-0400

Add an SSD onto this and it will be perfect

 

[Jimmyduxfan]

Ya i agree going with faster memory, 1866, 2133, etc. Look into the Asus Strix R9 390 gpu. @ 300, onboard 8gb ddr5 mem, doubling any nvidia produvt at same price. Lovin mine, been about a month since I added it. Most games epic/high settings 60-75 fps, some higher like rocket league, shadows of mordor, into the 90's. Stay away from Asrock product if u can, twice I've had bad mobo's. Asus much better product imo.

 

[AlbynoTimmy]

You might as well go with the latest generation and DDR4. The 380x will get you closer to your FPS goals.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($299.99 @ NCIX)
Motherboard: MSI H110M Pro-VD Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($79.98 @ NCIX)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($44.99 @ NCIX)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ NCIX)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 380X 4GB Video Card ($335.05 @ NCIX)
Case: Corsair 100R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.98 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: EVGA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $959.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-09 22:56 EDT-0400

I noticed that you removed the CPU cooler. Im guessing I dont need one? And you also increased the PSU to 650W. Is it necessary?

 

[BadActor]

The stock cooler works fine for non overclocked CPU's. Your original PSU pick is a good one, and even the 380X still only requires 550 watts, but went with the 650 because it was a good deal. Plus, it gives you a little more flexibility for future GPU upgrades.