Is this a good $1000 build? PCPP

[Coo1breeze]

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

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($134.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($79.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($335.66 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Professional (32/64-bit) (Purchased For $0.00)
Monitor: BenQ GW2255 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1014.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-19 17:04 EDT-0400

 

[jerryvaberry]

It is alright, you would definitely be better off if you were to save some extra dollars or switch some things around to put an i5 in your system.

 

[g-unit1111]

It is alright, you would definitely be better off if you were to save some extra dollars or switch some things around to put an i5 in your system.

Assuming you don't need monitor this is $1K on the dot with an Intel i5:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.74 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.66 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($128.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($86.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($85.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($219.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 750W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1004.12
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-19 18:16 EDT-0400

 

[MasterDell]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.78 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($76.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX Video Card ($329.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer G226HQLBbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1038.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-19 18:35 EDT-0400

Take a look at this. I managed to squeeze in a decent i5 and a decent looking motherboard with RAM that matched

 

[Coo1breeze]

Thanks for all your responses, but can the build I made already run 50-60 fps in Crysis 3 Ultra in your opinion?

@MasterDell thanks for the build you posted as it includes a monitor, I already have Windows 8 Pro on a USB with a legit key but can your build run High Requirement games on ultra better than the one on first post?

Good FPS at ultra is my main goal

 

[MasterDell]

Ultra 60fps on crisis 3? No doubt that it would be able to handle that! http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/graphics/2014/09/19/nvidia-geforce-gtx-970-review/8

 

[Coo1breeze]

Ultra 60fps on crisis 3? No doubt that it would be able to handle that! http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/graphics/2014/09/19/nvidia-geforce-gtx-970-review/8

Thanks man. Been lil paranoid/nervous since this is my first build and never feel 100% sure but I made 1-2 changes to the build you suggested (one being the case~) and ordered it. Thanks all.

Ill post an update when all the parts arrive!

 

[MasterDell]

Cool I always put cases in that don't have issues with length.. That's just as a guideline. I never actually expect people to choose the cases I suggest because it's ALWAYS personal preference.