Is this a good gaming setup?

[USColo]

I was wondering if this is a good gaming setup. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/PJyz99
If u change something please vive reasoning. Im looking to be able to play any game at ultra and play a heavily moded Skyrim.

 

[Calnin]

Not sure why you need a bluray drive. That could be downgraded to a standard dvd drive if you want to.

The hitachi HDD should be changed to either a seagate barracuda or WD blue in my opinion. I'm not sure where hitachi stands on the reliability area. But I think they're on the lower end of the durability side.

Aside from those two things, everything seems pretty good.

 

[Enderstream]

You're build is good, Although if you could stretch another $100 i would go for sli 970's, As the 980 is overpriced and SLI 970's would nearly double the performance (as the 980 is only 15% faster than a single 970)

 

[SPgamer007]

Yep,it is!

 

[Joseph DeGarmo]

This build is much better.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($324.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($74.69 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-E ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($114.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($62.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 7K2000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($338.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($338.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Trooper ATX Full Tower Case ($144.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($86.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG UH12NS30 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($39.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.75 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($264.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Logitech G510s Wired Gaming Keyboard ($78.00 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $2176.29
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-25 12:08 EST-0500

 

[MetalSparks]

This is a phenomenal setup, and you won't have any problems playing at ultra.

Are you sure you'd rather buy a 144hz, 24" monitor and not a 60hz that's a little bigger with better resolution? There's an "Acer K272HULbmiidp Black 27"" that occasionally sells for $300 on Newegg, and although the latency is 6ms instead of 1ms it's a 60hz, 27", 1440p monitor. I'd only recommend it if you wouldn't mind a lower refresh rate and don't plan on installing emulators.

 

[USColo]

This os fue changed build what do you think?
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/GBqnCJ

 

[Joseph DeGarmo]

Looks solid. You can get better performance in some games with the build I posted above. The i7 CPU will be helpful in some of the latest and upcoming high-end games, especially games by EA (Crysis 3, Dragon Age: Inquisition, Battlefield Hardline).

 

[USColo]

I had tus i7 before bit everyone golf me ir ass too much and not needed.

 

[Calnin]

I think the i5 would do just fine. There really isn't a much of a difference between the i5 and i7 as far as I'm aware. Maybe things are changing, i don't really know. But in a multicard system, the i7 does help to relieve potential bottlenecks. Overclocking the i5 also relieves these bottlenecks, really your choice OP.

 

[Joseph DeGarmo]

And, of course, the horror stories of people with i5s not able to run Dragon Age: Inquisition.