Hello, looking to build a gaming computer that will last me 3-4 years

Matth35

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Hi everyone, I am looking to build a computer myself from different parts I can find on the internet. I am knowledgeable about how to build a computer from parts, but since I haven't shopped for anything computer-related for the past 6 years I'm kind of out of the loop.

My budget is around 1,500 dollars, and I need everything; from a monitor to the motherboard to the case.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
 

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($137.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($81.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($349.99 @ B&H)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.26 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor ($158.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1348.13
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-20 18:46 EDT-0400

I added a 23" monitor. If you want it bigger or smaller, then you can change that. There is still room in your budget for upgrades or to add a keyboard, mouse, ect.
 
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Matth35

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Sorry I'm not too knowledgeable either when it comes to settings or resolution :( it's mainly a computer my girlfriend will use to play the new warcraft expansion and the occasionnal games. I'm not looking for the best computer that will push the limits of the newest games coming out, as a benchmark the computer I built 6 years ago can still play all the games I like at medium settings, and it cost me 1,400 back then.
 

Matth35

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Thank you very much I will look at this as soon as I get home :)