Building my first gaming pc.
I already bought windows 8.1 ( Mainly I would be able to upgrade the mobo or hardrive without buying another OS in case you were wondering why 8.1, plus I actually don't hate it so much like many people do.)
List of the specs will be on the bottom, I don't plan to overclock considering this is my first build.
I aim for 1080p (FPS Avg: 27-40 fps is the goal for me, don't care to max settings out yet medium will do me just fine. I plan to play games like Gta 5, but considering they don't have the requirements out I have to check on forums, compare Max Payne reqs, I also plan to get Far Cry 3 and 4 (haven't played 3 ever nor 4) and a few other titles that aren't Triple A
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Is the mobo compatible with this cpu? (It says on Pcpp that it may need an update for Haswell refresh chips)
Is this cpu future proof? (Will it last at least a year for me with what I intend to achieve e.g 1080p medium settings?)
Should I go with an AMD build? (I've been told that the FX series is weaker, but games will use more cores, as of yet, I dunno if this is true, I'm running in the blind here) (I also know that I would get a better upgrade path going this way too, but I don't want to pay $250 within the upcoming months)
If you also have a better list, or a more future proof one by all means, share it in the comment section; but I prefer if it's within range of $500
List:
[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CXPLf7) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CXPLf7/by_merchant/)
I already bought windows 8.1 ( Mainly I would be able to upgrade the mobo or hardrive without buying another OS in case you were wondering why 8.1, plus I actually don't hate it so much like many people do.)
List of the specs will be on the bottom, I don't plan to overclock considering this is my first build.
I aim for 1080p (FPS Avg: 27-40 fps is the goal for me, don't care to max settings out yet medium will do me just fine. I plan to play games like Gta 5, but considering they don't have the requirements out I have to check on forums, compare Max Payne reqs, I also plan to get Far Cry 3 and 4 (haven't played 3 ever nor 4) and a few other titles that aren't Triple A
Recommended Feedback
Is the mobo compatible with this cpu? (It says on Pcpp that it may need an update for Haswell refresh chips)
Is this cpu future proof? (Will it last at least a year for me with what I intend to achieve e.g 1080p medium settings?)
Should I go with an AMD build? (I've been told that the FX series is weaker, but games will use more cores, as of yet, I dunno if this is true, I'm running in the blind here) (I also know that I would get a better upgrade path going this way too, but I don't want to pay $250 within the upcoming months)
If you also have a better list, or a more future proof one by all means, share it in the comment section; but I prefer if it's within range of $500
List:
[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CXPLf7) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CXPLf7/by_merchant/)
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