Is this build compatible?

[Chamillionaire]

Here is the link: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/yzsDYJ Also, could it run some of the newer or high demanding games on high or even ultra settings? i.e BO3, FO4 GTA V, H1Z1 One last question, is also good for future upgrades? First pc build for me.

 

[CTurbo]

Yes it is compatible. AMD is a terrible choice for a 144hz monitor. A regular i5 would be a tremendous improvement.

 

[derek3ton]

Looks good and it should run any game out now on high to ultra settings with the GTX 970 with decent FPS. You should look at getting an SSD for a boot drive though. It will definitely be worth it. The samsung EVO 250 gb is one of the best and it runs about $85. You can get cheaper though if you need to.

 

[Chamillionaire]

Yes it is compatible. AMD is a terrible choice for a 144hz monitor. A regular i5 would be a tremendous improvement.

even if im trying to keep this cheap? first pc build for me, used laptops before

 

[CTurbo]

If you're assuming that Intel is more expensive than AMD than you'd be wrong. The i5 4590 would outperform the FX8350 in every game for no more money. I actually made your build a good bit cheaper while making it more reliable at the same time.



PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($70.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($66.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB FTW ACX 2.0 Video Card ($314.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Sentey Stealth ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($26.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($242.61 @ Amazon)
Total: $947.44
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-22 00:11 EST-0500

 

[Chamillionaire]

If you're assuming that Intel is more expensive than AMD than you'd be wrong. The i5 4590 would outperform the FX8350 in every game for no more money. I actually made your build a good bit cheaper while making it more reliable at the same time.



PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($70.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($66.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB FTW ACX 2.0 Video Card ($314.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Sentey Stealth ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($26.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($242.61 @ Amazon)
Total: $947.44
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-22 00:11 EST-0500

so one question, overclocking would really make a big diference? or something to save for later down the road when i have to upgrade?

 

[CTurbo]

No overclocking Intel is a waste of time and money. You would not need to overclock the i5.

 

[Chamillionaire]

No overclocking Intel is a waste of time and money. You would not need to overclock the i5.

Okay cool, thanks for the help and new build!