Is this a good PC build for gaming?

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Domonie

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Hello, this is my first time building a pc. I am looking to build an upgradeable; cost efficient gaming pc. I am planning on playing AAA games (Mainly GTA V, but others too) on High / Ultra settings with fps averaging around 60. This pc will also be used to do some mild video editing.

Here is what I have put together: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/bRjgjX

Any advice would be great. Thanks!
 
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Darkbreeze
This would be a better build, with a better board, much better power supply and faster RAM that will work fine with your build contrary to the PCPartpicker recommendation of 1600mhz which is only the native supported speed. Unless your computer will be in a location where an Ethernet connection cannot be used, you really don't need a wireless adapter and wireless connections are generally slower with more lag anyhow. The xonar soundcard is probably also unnecessary as the Gigabyte gaming 5 board has ALC 1150 audio which is as good as you could ever want unless you're planning to do high end audio workstation or professional recording.


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CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K...
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This would be a better build, with a better board, much better power supply and faster RAM that will work fine with your build contrary to the PCPartpicker recommendation of 1600mhz which is only the native supported speed. Unless your computer will be in a location where an Ethernet connection cannot be used, you really don't need a wireless adapter and wireless connections are generally slower with more lag anyhow. The xonar soundcard is probably also unnecessary as the Gigabyte gaming 5 board has ALC 1150 audio which is as good as you could ever want unless you're planning to do high end audio workstation or professional recording.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($284.75 @ Vuugo)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($169.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($128.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Sandisk Solid State Drive 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.98 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.75 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($409.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($97.97 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($94.98 @ DirectCanada)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($23.05 @ Vuugo)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($104.99 @ Canada Computers)
Sound Card: Asus Xonar DGX 24-bit 96 KHz Sound Card ($48.98 @ DirectCanada)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($39.99 @ Canada Computers)
Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($179.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Keyboard: Logitech G105 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($52.57 @ DirectCanada)
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse ($59.98 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $1848.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-08 20:40 EDT-0400
 
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Here is a more upgrade able pc and will be more cost effective then your build. for the monitor any 1080p monitor for about 150$ will do, you most likely wont notice a difference. For Fps you wont get 60fps on all games on ultra 1080p with this build for the new AC Syndicate you should expect around 40.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($95.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($97.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($319.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1110.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-08 20:44 EDT-0400
 
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It also has a lower quality NEX power supply, not in the same league as the Super Flower build EVGA units, and does not include any of the peripherals from the OP's build. It also has no CPU cooler and the Corsair Vengeance modules are unlikely to fit beneath the Hyper 212 EVO as they are taller modules.
 
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Domonie

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Thank you for this!



 
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