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1000$(CAN) Gaming build

GSTORM
By GSTORM
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Hi, this is my first build and I could really use your help. I'm trying to max out any game at 1080p, no overclock, and below 1000$ canadian(because sales tax in ontario is like 13%). Would you say this is a good build or can I make any improvements without really increasing the cost. And, should I use a larger case so that it is possible to upgrade to sli later on or should I get a small itx mobo and case and forget sli?

 

I tried my best to include a gtx 970 in there.

 

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/NWBF99

 

,Thanks.

 

 

 

 

 

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($218.50 @ shopRBC) 
Motherboard: MSI H97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($111.15 @ DirectCanada) 
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($67.99 @ DirectCanada) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card  ($403.19 @ Newegg Canada) 
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ NCIX) 
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($78.99 @ NCIX) 
Total: $999.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-29 20:52 EDT-0400

 

Z97 is unneeded for a locked CPU. Matching color RAM. Better cooling and aftermarket PCB GPU. Better power supply.

 

Save money for a SSD down the line.

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You probably dont need a 970 for 1080p. Maybe wait for the new amd cards and see what you can get then

PC is Intel Core i5 6400, GIgabyte H170 Gaming 3, Corsair Vengeance LPX 2x4GB 2400Mhz ,Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB, WD Blue 1TB, NZXT S340, ASUS Geforce GTX 960. Fractal Design Tesla R2 650W. http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/793XNG. Graphics card choices don't always have to be dictated on performance. If you want the game stream and power consumption of the GTX 970 get that. If you want raw performance of the R9 390 get that. In the end we are all gamers, so what if your buddy gets an extra 5 fps? 

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