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1) Is this build worth the money, even if I get the parts on sale?

2) Is it worth having a 144Hz @1080p monitor rather than a 60Hz monitor @1080p with a gtx 970?

3) Should I try and save up for a 60Hz 1440p monitor instead?

4) I know this question probably isn't answerable, but does anyone have an estimate as to how future-proof this might be?

1. The build is not bad, but an HTC One M8 would probably sound better then those speakers, and GELID Silent 14 are better then SP140.

2. At 24" yes but keep in mind you won't get 144FPS in every game which may result in a worse experience (screen tearing, etc) then a 60Hz monitor at 1440p

3. A QNIX QX2710 can be had for not much more money then that Asus, and it can be overclocked to 96Hz, if you don't mind a 27"

4. It will be good for quite a while.

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Hi everyone, I need some help with my build. My budget is less than $2000 including perpiherals and OS. This will be my first build and I"m hoping it will last a few years. I will be purchasing everything on Black Friday at my local store. I will be using this PC in an area of my house that I'm unable to get a direct Ethernet connection, therefore I will be using it over Wi-Fi.

Here are my objectives:
1) Play games like GTA V, Far Cry 4, AC Unity, Skyrim, Advanced Warfare, etc. on ultra @1080p
2)Do some programming in Action script 3 (I'm not a pro or anything, just learning)
3) Some photoshop, still learning it too (using CS3 lol)

Extra questions:
1) Is this build worth the money, even if I get the parts on sale?
2) Is it worth having a 144Hz @1080p monitor rather than a 60Hz monitor @1080p with a gtx 970?
3) Should I try and save up for a 60Hz 1440p monitor instead?
4) I know this question probably isn't answerable, but does anyone have an estimate as to how future-proof this might be?

All feedback is appreciated, thanks in advance! :)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.89 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.21 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($154.98 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($84.90 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($81.98 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($418.95 @ Vuugo)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($119.95 @ Vuugo)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ NCIX)
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)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($289.98 @ DirectCanada)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan ($15.87 @ DirectCanada)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan ($15.87 @ DirectCanada)
Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($119.99 @ Memory Express)
Speakers: Logitech LS21 7W 2.1ch Speakers ($28.50 @ Vuugo)
Other: Netis WF2116 WiFi adapter ($20.00)
Other: NZXT Hue ($40.00)
Total: $1955.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-22 14:42 EST-0500

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1) It's worth the money, might be worth getting the I7-4790k if you want to keep this PC for a while

2) GTX 970 can't push 144Hz without lowering settings significantly. Go for 60Hz 1440p or 60Hz 1080p. Colors are awesome on IPS anyway <3

3) I say yes but that's personal preference

4) If you lower settings accordingly after a while you can keep this for a VERY long time (Note that this very long time can be like 7-8 years but in that case I would go I7-4790k)

RIG: I7-4790k @ 4.5GHz | MSI Z97S SLI Plus | 12GB Geil Dragon RAM 1333MHz | Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 970 (1550MHz core/7800MHz memory) @ +18mV(Maxed out at 1650/7800 so far) | Corsair RM750 | Samsung 840 EVO 120GB, 1TB Seagate Barracuda | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Closed) | Sound Blaster Z                                                                                                                        Getting: Noctua NH-D15 | Possible 250GB Samsung 850 Evo                                                                                        Need a console killer that actually shits on every console? Here you go (No MIR/Promo)

This is why you should not get an FX CPU for ANY scenario other than rendering on a budget http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/286142-fx-8350-r9-290-psu-requirements/?p=3892901 | http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/266481-an-issue-with-people-bashing-the-fx-cpus/?p=3620861

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I recommend not buying those Fans and buy a bigger SSD.

CPU: Xeon 1230v3 - GPU: GTX 770  - SSD: 120GB 840 Evo - HDD: WD Blue 1TB - RAM: Ballistix 8GB - Case: CM N400 - PSU: CX 600M - Cooling: Cooler Master 212 Evo

Update Plans: Mini ITX this bitch

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Extra questions:

1) Is this build worth the money, even if I get the parts on sale?

2) Is it worth having a 144Hz @1080p monitor rather than a 60Hz monitor @1080p with a gtx 970?

3) Should I try and save up for a 60Hz 1440p monitor instead?

4) I know this question probably isn't answerable, but does anyone have an estimate as to how future-proof this might be?

1. The build is not bad, but an HTC One M8 would probably sound better then those speakers, and GELID Silent 14 are better then SP140.

2. At 24" yes but keep in mind you won't get 144FPS in every game which may result in a worse experience (screen tearing, etc) then a 60Hz monitor at 1440p

3. A QNIX QX2710 can be had for not much more money then that Asus, and it can be overclocked to 96Hz, if you don't mind a 27"

4. It will be good for quite a while.

"Rawr XD"

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1. The build is not bad, but an HTC One M8 would probably sound better then those speakers, and GELID Silent 14 are better then SP140.

2. At 24" yes but keep in mind you won't get 144FPS in every game which may result in a worse experience (screen tearing, etc) then a 60Hz monitor at 1440p

3. A QNIX QX2710 can be had for not much more money then that Asus, and it can be overclocked to 96Hz, if you don't mind a 27"

4. It will be good for quite a while.

Unfortunately I can't get that monitor in Canada, and 1440p monitors start at like $450! Instead of the speakers I chose and those case fans, what about this?

 

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-fan-co9050009ww

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/logitech-speakers-980000382

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Unfortunately I can't get that monitor in Canada, and 1440p monitors start at like $450! Instead of the speakers I chose and those case fans, what about this?

 

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-fan-co9050009ww

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/logitech-speakers-980000382

Those are much better speakers, but for the fan, like I said, get some GELID Silent 14

 

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835426041

http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX46467

"Rawr XD"

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Those are much better speakers, but for the fan, like I said, get some GELID Silent 14

 

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835426041

http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX46467

I would get them, but my local store doesn't carry any. It wouldn't really make sense for me to buy all my parts locally then order one case fan online. But thanks for the feedback, you've really helped me with all my threads today!

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I would get them, but my local store doesn't carry any. It wouldn't really make sense for me to buy all my parts locally then order one case fan online. But thanks for the feedback, you've really helped me with all my threads today!

No problem. 

 

What store were you thinking of buying from? Do they have a website I could check out and possibly find some decent offerings on there?

"Rawr XD"

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No problem. 

 

What store were you thinking of buying from? Do they have a website I could check out and possibly find some decent offerings on there?

I'm getting all my parts from Canada computers, placing my order on Tuesday when the  deals go online for viewing (crossing my fingers that they're good).http://www.canadacomputers.com/

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I'm getting all my parts from Canada computers, placing my order on Tuesday when the  deals go online for viewing (crossing my fingers that they're good).http://www.canadacomputers.com/

Some great fan choices for the money:

 

http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=8_130&item_id=073380

http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=8_130&item_id=074468

http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=8_130&item_id=040646

"Rawr XD"

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Thanks! I'll either get the af140 or the Fractal R2. Probably the R2.

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