Computer upgrade for gaming

UnKn0Wn_01

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I am looking at upgrading my dell 630i, I mostly playing BF4, COD and CSGO. I am not fussed about ultra settings

I am happy with Med-High detail as long as i have a consistent high FPS. Here is what I am looking to change.

Budget: $900

CPU: G3258
Motherboard: ASRock Z97M Anniversary
RAM: 8G Kit 2400 G-Skill Ripjaws-Z
Graphics: 4G GTX 970 Gigabyte (G1 Gaming)

Any adjustments you would suggest?

Everything else I have

Thanks
Troy

 
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I love the G3258, but with a $900 budget, I think a stronger cpu would be appropriate.
Particularly if you play BF4 multiplayer.
The i5-4460 mentioned above is about right.
I would keep the Z97 motherboard. It will allow you a future cpu upgrade to a "K" suffix cpu or even 14nm broadwell.

Intel does not depend on fast ram. 1866 ram will perform perhaps 1% slower.

I am always skeptical if a product is advertised as "gaming"
What you are getting on a GTX970 is mostly marketing.
You can get a EVGA GTX970 with a higher boost clock for less:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487088

I love the G3258, but with a $900 budget, I think a stronger cpu would be appropriate.
Particularly if you play BF4 multiplayer.
The i5-4460 mentioned above is about right.
I would keep the Z97 motherboard. It will allow you a future cpu upgrade to a "K" suffix cpu or even 14nm broadwell.

Intel does not depend on fast ram. 1866 ram will perform perhaps 1% slower.

I am always skeptical if a product is advertised as "gaming"
What you are getting on a GTX970 is mostly marketing.
You can get a EVGA GTX970 with a higher boost clock for less:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487088

 
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