GTX 960 gaming build help!

[rottenwalnut]

So I want to use a GTX 960 for a gaming build, looking for input on other parts I would need. I want it to run around a 1000$ budget. Also want it to be easily upgradeable. I already have a monitor, keyboard, mouse etc etc.

 

[mlga91]

For $1000 you can easly use something better than a 960:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: RAIJINTEK PALLAS 56.5 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($50.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($71.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card ($326.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Thermaltake Versa H22 ATX Mid Tower Case ($33.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $847.62
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-30 18:49 EDT-0400

 

[sanderzz]

So I want to use a GTX 960 for a gaming build, looking for input on other parts I would need. I want it to run around a 1000$ budget. Also want it to be easily upgradeable. I already have a monitor, keyboard, mouse etc etc.

I created a list of parts using the 960 if that is the card you want although you could cut down on some parts and get a 970. However my critisism of mlga91's build is the lack of an ssd and a poor quality case.
Here is my suggestion.
PCPartPicker Link

 

[mlga91]

^^Please, dont suggest corsair CX PSUs.

 

[sanderzz]

^^Please, dont suggest corsair CX PSUs.

Why? I use them in all my builds. They aren't the best but they are reliable and run cool.

 

[mlga91]

There are much better options for the price, $60 bucks for a PSU with mediocre components on it its a real scam.