1080p 60+ FPS Machine

[SaltGuy]

Hi all, this is my first post and I just wanted to see what you guys think I can do to improve the build on my mind.

1. Budget and Location
1,000-1,400 USD, United States

2. Aim
I want to build a computer that can run fairly demanding titles like BF4 on Ultra settings at 1080p and 60+FPS, and that can run more demanding games like Crysis 3 on Mid-High settings at 1080p and 45+FPS. I'll be bringing the PC to college next year as a Computer Science student if that matters.

3. Monitor
I want a 1080p 144Hz monitor to take advantage of potential frame rates far beyond 60, but that is beyond the scope of this particular build.

4.Peripherals
$30-40 KB+M and Windows 10 Home Edition

5. Why the Upgrade
My current PC can't even run Unturned or Garry's Mod satisfactorily at 720p and normal settings. And frankly I just want to build a computer

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/x7Jx7P
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/x7Jx7P/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($249.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170XP-SLI ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($133.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Mushkin ECO2 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($47.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($68.97 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($319.98 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $988.43
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-25 05:10 EST-0500

[shanmu54321]

A better option:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($275.99 @ B&H) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170XP-SLI ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($133.55 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($52.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($81.49 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($82.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card  ($319.88 @ OutletPC) 

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($44.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($75.98 @ Newegg) 

Total: $1092.83

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-25 04:58 EST-0500

[don_svetlio]

 

A better option:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($275.99 @ B&H) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170XP-SLI ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($133.55 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($52.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($81.49 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($82.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card  ($319.88 @ OutletPC) 

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($44.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($75.98 @ Newegg) 

Total: $1092.83

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-25 04:58 EST-0500

 

This is indeed vastly superior but change the Black to a Blue and the 250GB SSD to a 120GB SSD and get a 390X

[SaltGuy]

How would the 390X improve performance in, say, Crysis 3 or The Witcher 3?