Is this future proof for 1440p gaming and some editing?

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Im thinking of buying making this on may this year, its mostly for gaming and some video editing. Is this build future proof for a couple years maybe 3-4 years? if not are there any suggestions?

Processor : i5-4690k
Motherboard : ASUS Z97-PRO
RAM : Patriot - PV316G213C1K 16 GB (2x8) 2133 mhz, 11 cas
GPU : inno3d's GTX 980 ichill (it runs on 50ish Celcius on heavy load fun fact)
SSD : Samsung's 120 GB EVO SSD
HDD : WD-BLUE 1 TB (7200rpm 64 bit cache)
PSU : Corsair RM Series 1000W full modular, gold
OS : Windows 8.1
Case : Corsair - Graphite 760T

Thankyou!
 
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Well there a few issues. CAS 11 isn't good. Get 2133 with a cas of 9 or 2400 with a cas of 10. The PSU is overkill size wise and not very good quality wise. A quality 750-850w PSU is is enough to SLI 980s. If you aren't overclocking get a Xeon you'll get the benefit of 8 threads and the cost of an i5, its just locked and has not integrated graphics.
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Looks good, You can always SLI another 980 in a year or so if need be. Depending on how much video rendering / editing you do, you may want to consider an i7 4770k / 4790k. That i5 will be more than fine for your needs, but if you have the money, the i7's will last you longer and help with your video rendering/editing tasks.
 
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That western digital blue is really going to slow down your video editing. Something like a WD black would have been better suited.

120 GB SSD is cutting it close too. Even with just the basic apps you are going to be cutting it close space wise.

The power supply is way over-kill and that will hit your electricity bill. Power supplies have lower efficiency when you don't use a good portion of their maximum output (at least 60%). Not only did you pay more for nothing but now you will have to pay for the increased power usage.

I can see this build lasting 3-4 years but you've inherently crippled it's performance in certain areas. The SSD is really going to be pushing it in that time frame.
 
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Well there a few issues. CAS 11 isn't good. Get 2133 with a cas of 9 or 2400 with a cas of 10. The PSU is overkill size wise and not very good quality wise. A quality 750-850w PSU is is enough to SLI 980s. If you aren't overclocking get a Xeon you'll get the benefit of 8 threads and the cost of an i5, its just locked and has not integrated graphics.
 
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If you plan on gaming more than video editing, an i5/ i7 will be much better. Where Xeons gain in the amount of cores/ threads, the lose in speed of each of their cores. Games benefit from faster core rather than the amount of cores, an i5 clocked @ 4.2Ghz will blow most Xeons out of the water when it comes to running games.
 
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The Xeon E3-1231 runs a 3.4Ghz and will game at the same level as an i5 4670 but the Xeon has hyper threading like the i7 so it will do better in rendering(if the program can take advantage of the extra threads). Its costs ~$25 more than a 4690k. Now if the op wants to overclock then he would want to go with a i5 or i7 K series cpu.
 
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Xeon is a locked I7 without the IGPU it is the guy on a budget who wants 8 threads for live streaming but cant afford an I7 kinda of processor lol

anyway that PSU IS do do poop and too huge get a 850Watt will OC and support SLI on top of that

get something from the new tire 1 PSU list some of those PSUs even have 10 year warranty on them LOL

CPU should last for 5-6 years if it is unlocked cpu so that u can oc later so 16GB of ram is fine as consoles have 8GB of ram now (7-6 usable) that's why now games are using that amount of ram when next gen consoles is out 4-3 years from now this is when u will see your 16GB of ram being used in games
 
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The only thing that I think you'll have an issue with is the SSD. Even with a TB data drive you will want more space on the boot drive. My 120 was at it's limit after just over a year and a half.

As stated earlier, video editing will love the hyper-threading of an i7. For gaming, comparative reviews have shown that an i7's hyper-threaded cores actually has a detrimental effect on frame rates so take the i5 and clock it up if you feel you need to. (DX12 is reported to be very happy with extra cores compared to DX11 and earlier, so the HT cores on the i7 may become a benefit again)

The RAM, as mentioned, a lower cas would be better if you can afford it, but most probably wouldn't notice it. Gaming wouldn't care about the 16GB, but the video editing will probably love it.

As for the PSU, there was an earlier statement that was false. For an 80+ certification, peak efficiency of the PSU is at 50% of the maximum rating. Less energy is wasted as heat when the PSU is running at 50% then at 90%. A PSU draws the power required by the components plus waste heat, so the listed PSU (an 80+ Gold) at 1000 watts, the PSU will actually be drawing about 1150 watts of power. That same PSU, at 500 watts will only be drawing 56 extra watts. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/80_Plus#Efficiency_level_certifications)

 
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thankyou for the response! are there any suggestions on what 8 gig ram that I should buy and what PSU would fit it? im also planning to do SLI in the future if my card doesnt perform as well.
 
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