is my system future-proof?

HSNTEJ

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Hey guys! I have recently upgraded my system and i wanted to know if my system is a beast and how many years will it last.

Cpu: core i5 4590
Mobo: ga h97 hd3
Gpu: gigabyte gtx 970 g1
Ram: corsair vengeance 8gb
 
No computer is future proof. Its a very strong system by todays standards, how long it will last is down to two things, how quickly games evolve over the next few years and your expectations. If you insist on very high settings then 2-3 years, if you dont mind dropping the settings over time then 3-5 years
 
If you go with an SLI capable motherboard(http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2383187/motherboard-tier-list-z97-chipset.html and better than the one you have), and a good PSU of about 750W, you can get another year or so by adding a second GPU when you start to run out of steam.