Honestly I think you should switch to an Intel Z97 or Z170 platform to guarantee the most FPS. Because once virtual reality comes out, modern games are going to start coming out on it too, which will require lots of power. If you really want this system to be future proofed though quantum, upgrade that GPU. The 970 can do ultra settings, modern games, 60 FPS. Great, right? If you want to play future games that are highly graphic intensive on the rift or vive (at high to ultra settings), get ready to get sick at that framerate. For your own health, get a card that can handle 90 FPS. Your safest option for this would be a 980 Ti. If that's too expensive for you, then that's just too damn bad, virtual reality comes at a large price, and if...