[Build Almost Ready] Gaming PC GTX 970

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CPU Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
(http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690) $219.99

Motherboard MSI H97 GAMING 3 ATX LGA1150
(http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-h97gaming3) $118.99

Memory Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600
(http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmy8gx3m2a1600c9r) $92.99

Storage Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM
(http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex) $54.98

Video Card MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card
(http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-gtx970gaming4g) $349.99

Case Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case
(http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-spec01redled) $49.99

Power Supply XFX Core Edition 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX
(http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-pro650wp1650snlb9) $86.48

Keyboard Logitech MK120 Wired Slim Keyboard w/Optical Mouse
(http://pcpartpicker.com/part/logitech-keyboard-920002565) $14.98
Total $988.39

What do you think, guys?
This is just for Gaming.

Is the PSU OK?
Is 650W enough when in 4 years I'll be changing the Graphic card?

What do you think about the MOBO? For the same price I can get:
Motherboard Gigabyte GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 Micro ATX LGA1150
(http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz97mxgaming5) $116.96

OC: No
SLI: No

Comments, critics, opinions are welcome. Thanks.
 
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The H97 and the Z97 are the same generation. The Z97 is more geared towards overclocking is all. That and the Z97 board you are looking at supports SLI, whereas the H97 does not. For that reason, if the Z97 board is cheaper, why not go for it, as you then have the option of SLI in the future. Both companies make great motherboards, so no issue on quality for either of them.
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Everything is excellent and power supply is of great quality, and has enough power to run your components with ease. If you don't plan to overclock get the H97 ATX mobo instead. GPU is a beast(got mine last month and I'm very impressed so far). About the 4 years thing though, don't invest in PC components for that much time, since every 6-8 months things are changing. Invest in short term solutions so you can save some money and be flexible if things change dramatically in the future. Other than that you're set. Good choice :)

 
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Thanks!
You think is better choice the MSI H97 GAMING 3 because I'm not OCing.
Correct.
But since the GA-Z97MX GAMING 5 is even cheaper, should I go with this last one?
Z97 is newer than H97 I think (?).

I'm not refusing your opinion, I just would like a explanation.
Anybody feel free to jump in :D
Thanks!
 
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No problem you can ask me anything that you want that's what we're here for ;). My answer is still no, since you're gonna use an ATX case anyway there's no need for an mATX board when you can use a full sized ATX.

 
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The H97 and the Z97 are the same generation. The Z97 is more geared towards overclocking is all. That and the Z97 board you are looking at supports SLI, whereas the H97 does not. For that reason, if the Z97 board is cheaper, why not go for it, as you then have the option of SLI in the future. Both companies make great motherboards, so no issue on quality for either of them.
 
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