Is my $750 Build good enough for Gaming?

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Here is my rig:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WhFTTW
I haven't bought it yet, but I want to know if it would be good for gaming. Im talking about games like ArmA 2 + 3, DayZ SA, CS:GO, BF4, etc..
Im hoping for something like above 40 fps on ultra for these games.
Anyways, thanks for the feedback.
 
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Yes your build will run those games at 1080p on ultra settings with at least 40 FPS. Also, your motherboard doesn't have USB 3.0, but your case does. Change the motherboard to one that has USB 3.0. Lastly, get a better quality power supply. Refer to this link on picking quality power supplies: http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html. Otherwise, solid build!
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($176.98 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI H97M-E35 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($61.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($51.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.75 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0 Video Card ($314.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 100R ATX Mid Tower Case ($37.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $747.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-11 17:31 EDT-0400

 
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Are USB 3.0's a Necessity? I was aware there would be unusable ports on the front, but I almost never use USB's. All I need there to be is 2 USB or USB3.0 Ports for wireless keyboards and mouses. From the looks of it, the Motherboard has two USB ports, and if i need more i can get a USB Port Expander, but thanks for telling me that.

Also, what is the downfall of this power supply? It seems to be good. Most sites rate it 4.5/5. And I know 500W is good enough for my build.

Also if any of this sounded rude sorry i didnt mean it like that. :)

 
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The new PC cases today are going to come with USB 3.0, so you might as well get a motherboard with USB 3.0. A good quality power supply is needed if you are gaming, especially if you play today's games. The power supply you picked has bad quality components. That power supply is only good for the common office work.

 
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Okay, what Power Supply do you recommend?
 
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The EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply is good for your needs.

 
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Humm... Yea seems good but thats a bit out of my budget. Im trying to keep the total price under $760, Which means the PSU has to only cost around $50. What about the Corsair CX 500? Thanks.
 
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This is the final:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jrPsFT
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jrPsFT/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($163.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($33.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($51.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.75 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($229.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 100R ATX Mid Tower Case ($37.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $626.65
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-11 17:53 EDT-0400
 
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The EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply is good for your needs.

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That is a poor PSU. Only the evga (X)2 series are good, as they are made by super flower.

That list is, how can I say this, uncredible. It was copied and pasted from the internet off other "uncredible" sources.

Its a good resource, but shouldn't be used as your only resource.
 
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I just realized the power supply you recommended was $60. When i googled it said it cost like $150. Ill take my original build with the power supply you recommended. Thanks for all your help :)
 
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Just go with my build. Better CPU and GPU (just a higher base clock and cheaper).
 
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The EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply is good for your needs.

[/quotemsg]

That is a poor PSU. Only the evga (X)2 series are good, as they are made by super flower.

That list is, how can I say this, uncredible. It was copied and pasted from the internet off other "uncredible" sources.

Its a good resource, but shouldn't be used as your only resource.[/quotemsg]

I think im going to stick with this power supply, thanks though. If i notice it isnt operating to my needs I will get a new one.
 
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