my value build plan

[hammerslap1]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690S 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($211.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($28.75 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 U3 Plus ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($105.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Avexir Core series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($72.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Corsair Force LS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Vapor-X Video Card  ($259.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Commander G41 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.14 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: BitFenix Fury 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($87.37 @ TigerDirect)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit)  ($104.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer K272HULbmiidp 60Hz 27.0" Monitor  ($301.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1368.05
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-02 20:35 EST-0500

[Dabasepc]

Good build. +1

 

Maybe 1-2 extra fans to add, to get a better airflow in the case. this card get hot while gaming.

[xvantok]

Looks pretty decent.

[GarnetDevil]

Why an S processor? BTW you can fit a 970 if you go with a cheaper cpu and mobo

[Terry_]

Personally i'd get something like this:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($28.75 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($116.88 @ OutletPC) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($62.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.88 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($339.99 @ Amazon) 

Case: Thermaltake Commander G41 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.14 @ NCIX US) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 

Monitor: Acer K272HULbmiidp 60Hz 27.0" Monitor  ($301.98 @ Newegg) 

Total: $1339.57

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-02 20:52 EST-0500