2015/2016 proof gaming rig for 1800 dollars

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Hi,

I'm completely new to building gaming rigs (this will be my first), but I've been gaming for a while now. Currently I use my laptop that could handle GTA 4 Max Payne 3 etc., but it definitely won't handle next gen games.

I have around 1500 euros (about 1800 dollars) to spend. I'd like a PC that could handle next years games on Ultra settings. I'm planning to buy games like GTA 5, Witcher 3 etc.

I'll need everything - including a decent monitor. Mouse, keyboard and OS can go in a seperate budget.

So, for PC and Monitor, what can I get?

 
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Nope, i7 is not necessarily more future proof.It is just as future proof as the i5.
Yes, Usually one strong GPU>Two weaker GPU. But Everything has exceptions and in this case tw0 970's is better than a single 980. The 970 is only 15% slower than 980 while you pay almost twice the price for the 980.
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if you go for the AMD specs...............you can really save some bucks

fx 9590
hd 7990
8 gb hyper fury ddr3
600 watt psu
1080p monitor will be better than a 4k one since screen size is usually less
250 gb ssd
2 tb caviar green
 
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One thing for sure, stay away form old, power hungry and inefficient 9590 & 7990. It's 2014. Your computer can be blazing fast while not overproducing heat and noise.

For games any i5 Haswell refresh CPU will do, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, 2 TB HDD.

GPU: if you will be gaming on 1080/1440p monitor GTX 970 is very good option.

PSU:something like 750w from Corsair or Seasonic~ €120-150
Mobo: any €150-200 Gigabyte or ASUS will do
Case: fractal Design R4 or R5 or cases from Corsair or Antec are good ~€100
Monitor: for games get some fast 120/140hz 24/27'' 1080p monitor
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.98 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3 93.3 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($59.90 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($62.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.59 @ Directron)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($334.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($334.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 750W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.88 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.26 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC G2460PQU 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($249.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $1810.49
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-09 05:34 EST-0500
 
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I7 is just not needed for gaming .
And you can get a 600$ 980 GPU but it will perform only upto 30-40% of what you will get by going for two 970's.
 
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Ok, but I read that for first rigs, one powerful GPU is better?

I'm not sure if I want two GPU's.

You're talking to a complete noob here, so what's the justification for two? Also, wouldn't an i7 be more futureproof?

 
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Nope, i7 is not necessarily more future proof.It is just as future proof as the i5.
Yes, Usually one strong GPU>Two weaker GPU. But Everything has exceptions and in this case tw0 970's is better than a single 980. The 970 is only 15% slower than 980 while you pay almost twice the price for the 980.
 
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