Gaming PC build for next gen games?

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Is this Gaming PC build good enough to play next gen games on ultra settings?

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor
Motherboard: ASUS Z97-A ATX DDR3 2600 LGA 1150
Memory: Mushkin Enhanced Redline 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2133 (PC3 17000) Desktop Memory Model 996996
Storage: Western Digital WD Blue WD10EZEX 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Bare Drive - OEM
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 - High Air Flow Mid Tower Computer Case
Power Supply: Corsair CX Series 750 Watt ATX/EPS Modular 80 PLUS Bronze ATX12V/EPS12V 744 Power Supply CX750M
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer
Cooling: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - CPU Cooler with 120 mm PWM Fan

I also would like to know if an i7 is necessary or could I go with an i5?
 
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tsuneo6
well the PCU is a bit overkill, you could go with an i5 4670k or i5 4690k without noticing any difference.
also, the ppower supply is a 'decent' power supply but isnt meant for overclocking. so if you are going to overclock you should egt a PSU from the tier 2 list at least(http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html)
for the rest it looks fine.
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well the PCU is a bit overkill, you could go with an i5 4670k or i5 4690k without noticing any difference.
also, the ppower supply is a 'decent' power supply but isnt meant for overclocking. so if you are going to overclock you should egt a PSU from the tier 2 list at least(http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html)
for the rest it looks fine.
 
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No point in buying an i7 for gaming- an i5 will be more than enough.

No point in paying a huge premium for 2133MHz RAM, you won't notice much of a difference, especially if it doesn't have tight memory timings. Just get 1600MHz Cas 9. You nailed how much to buy, though, so good on you for not thinking you needed 16GB.

That power supply is kind of ridiculous overkill unless you're expecting to add a second 970 in the future - if no, a 550w power supply of good make will do you just fine.

 
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