Building this PC. Yes or no?

[Mister Cheese]

I want to keep my budget around $1,000. This is going to be my first build so I'm nervous as hell and a family member put this list together. This is going to be a gaming PC that will probably be playing most of the games coming out this year.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/tjrqJx

Would like to know if I should change anything. I am starting from scratch as I'm giving my old setup to my mother since her computer decided to crap out on her and my current computer is a toaster anyway that can barely run anything.

[Remilia]

No rebate price.
Better performance CPU.
Very good MoBo.
GPU is semi-passive, better connectors.
Better PSU overall.
Monitor is decent for the price, flicker free and decent default.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($216.98 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! PURE ROCK 87.0 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-G1.SNIPER Z97 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($136.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.45 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card ($197.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($91.69 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: AOC I2269VW 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($119.99 @ Best Buy)
Keyboard: Logitech Wireless Combo MK270 Wireless Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($21.72 @ Amazon)
Total: $1026.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-09 17:19 EDT-0400

[Deleted]

A little different approach

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($214.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! PURE ROCK 87.0 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($101.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card ($182.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 350D Window MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($58.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($137.99 @ Best Buy)
Keyboard: Logitech Wireless Combo MK270 Wireless Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($21.72 @ Amazon)
Total: $1038.09
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-09 18:51 EDT-0400

[Deleted]

Modified Kos' build, although you're much more reliant on rebates:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($214.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! PURE ROCK 87.0 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($112.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ ARC 100 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($80.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card ($182.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Core 3500 ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair CSM 450W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($26.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($137.99 @ Best Buy)
Keyboard: Logitech Wireless Combo MK270 Wireless Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($21.72 @ Amazon)
Total: $1053.09
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-10 05:23 EDT-0400

Stunning build for the cost, including a 250GB SSD, which is where the increase in overall cost comes from.

[Deleted]

DO NOT GET A 960! The 960 is very bad performancewise. Even a 770 is faster. Either get a 970 or a 280x/290(x). I had to remove the SSD to make room for the Monitor.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($131.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Elite Plus 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital RE4 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($319.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Acer G226HQLBbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($90.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1008.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-11 08:40 EDT-0400

[Master Guns]

...yeah, no. Don't listen to that. ^ the 960 is a good card, and can run most games on Ultra with the exception of some of the newer AAA titles, need to tone down some to high. But I'd still get a 970 with a 1k budget.

[BaseStamp]

...yeah, no. Don't listen to that. ^ the 960 is a good card, and can run most games on Ultra with the exception of some of the newer AAA titles, need to tone down some to high. But I'd still get a 970 with a 1k budget.

New games won't run on ultra at 1080p tho

[Master Guns]

They will. Just maybe not 60 fps constantly. I have personally tested out a 960. It doesn't get the credit it deserves.

[Lathais]

New games won't run on ultra at 1080p tho

Tell that to my 960. As Masterguns said, it does not get the credit it deserves, It is an excellent card for the price.

Also:

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/G...960_OC/27.html

Yes, a 280x is a little better, it's also more expensive. You can get a ASUS Strix 960 for $200. Other 960's are cheaper. The cheap 280x's start at $200.

Looking at the page on that link for BF4 you can see the 960 gets 51.5 FPS and the 280x gets 54.4 FPS at 1080p. Neither is over 60. Then if you look at 1440p, they are both above 30. The 280x performs better, but still not 60. So if you use VSync, they will both play at 30FPS.

No doubt, the 280x has a little more power to it then the 960, however, the 960 will perform very similarly in most games, costs a little less, has a lower TDP so therefore generates less heat therefore does not need as much cooling so is generally quieter as well.