Is this a good high end gaming build?

[hummerh1]

Hi everyone, I am new to the forums. I will be building a new gaming rig soon and would like everyone's input. Will this build be able to handle games at Ultra settings for the next 2-3 years at least? I would like to spend $1500 max. Also, is there any possible build that would have equal performance at a lower price? If you have any recommendations for parts better than what I have chosen, please let me know. Thanks

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

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($248.98 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Memory Express)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($228.77 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($84.70 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($64.99 @ Canada Computers)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($439.95 @ Vuugo)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($116.50 @ Vuugo)
Power Supply: Corsair RM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($119.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.95 @ Vuugo)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($103.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $1516.77
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-20 18:35 EDT-0400

 

[hummerh1]

According to @SR-71 Blackbird, EVGA's B2, G2, and P2 are all good.

EDIT: So get this one instead http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220g20750xr

I quickly checked out some reviews and that looks like a pretty nice PSU. I stand corrected about my earlier statement. Just out of curiosity, how well does it compare to the Corsair RM750?

 

[Kohwali]

there's probably some complicated stuff about rails and constant power. A PSU expert could probably explain.

 

[hummerh1]

Okay, maybe the third times the charm. I swapped the PSU to the one you recommended Kohwali; I also changed the case from a Fractal R4 to the Phanteks Enthoo Pro because I think it looks a lot nicer. SO, here it is for the third time:

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

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($248.98 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.07 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($154.79 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($84.70 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($82.99 @ Canada Computers)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.98 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($396.95 @ Vuugo)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ Canada Computers)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.95 @ Vuugo)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($107.99 @ NCIX)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN722N 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($13.50 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $1411.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-21 23:42 EDT-0400

Please give your honest opinion. Am I overspending? Under spending? Is the motherboard complete trash? Please let me know, anything helps

 

[okcnaline]

Oh.... now I really want this computer. Yes, it looks amazing.

 

[Kohwali]

Do you plan on doing any serious overclocking? If so, get a Corsair H105 and if that doesn't fit in your case (Google about it to make sure), get a H100i. Those do a better job keeping your CPU cool.

 

[hummerh1]

Do you plan on doing any serious overclocking? If so, get a Corsair H105 and if that doesn't fit in your case (Google about it to make sure), get a H100i. Those do a better job keeping your CPU cool.

My plan is to wait maybe a year or so, then start to overclock. This build will be my first time overclocking, so at the moment I am not comfortable in doing so. I do however want the ability to overclock at some point. When I do decide to overclock, I will simply swap out the 212 Evo for an h100i. Thanks for the suggestion

 

[hummerh1]

Oh.... now I really want this computer. Yes, it looks amazing.

Is it really that good of a build?

 

[Kohwali]

A lot of us didn't have the luxury to spend $1500 on a build, especially after NVIDIA's launch of their 900 series so yes. It looks enticing!