New $1000-$1200 Build - Requesting Advice

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I previously came to this forum for advice on my first pc build totaling $400, and I would like to say thank you to all the people that helped me. I have been saving my money for quite some time now, and decided it is time for a new build. Since my pc can barerly play todays titles at 20 fps lowest settings, I am building a new pc. Here is my part list:


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($192.35 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H-A Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($60.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($42.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: PNY CS2111 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($135.22 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card ($459.99 @ B&H)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($66.12 @ Mac Mall)
Other: Windows 10 (with 7 key) ($20.00)
Total: $1027.44
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-12 18:52 EST-0500

While I have been doing research on my own, I would appreciate some things being anwsered:
1. What performance can I expect from today's titles, especialy "Ark : Survival Evolved"?
2. With decent cooling what overclocks can I get from this?
3. Should I change anything?

Thank You For Reading This Thread and I hope this will be anwsered.
 

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Well a few things. For starters, you should get a better psu. Even if you don't agree with the rest of the parts in my suggested build, EVGA's G2 series is a lot better than its B1 series, so get one of those. I'd also get a different case because I've heard that the 200R has heat problems with its drive bays for some reason. As for the game performance of your build, it would be able to max out any new title at 1080p and keep a constant 60fps. But don't expect it to play Ark: Survival Evolved. That game runs horribly on most rigs. I have two gtx 970s and an i5 4690k and I sometimes hit 60fps at the lowest settings at 1080p. That's unacceptable performance, do NOT buy that game. But anyways, I'd suggest this build instead. Just so you know, this build can not overclock, but if you overclocked the processor from your original build a decent amount, it would be about the same performance as this build. I'm not certain about that, but you wouldn't need to upgrade this processor for another 5 years easily, so don't be afraid to buy a processor taht can't overclock. And by the way, your original build wouldn't be able to overclock either, that would require a Z97 board I think. I could be wrong about that last part, but I'd look it up before making a purchase like that.

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

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($204.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus H170-PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($110.00 @ B&H)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.94 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card ($439.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($68.00 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Other: Windows 10 (with 7 key) ($20.00)
Total: $1197.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-12 19:03 EST-0500

Edit: So yeah basically I agree with Blackbird on all of the points he made, and he's definitely right there's no way that $20 windows key is legit.
 
Try this-

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($83.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($77.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card ($439.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $977.60
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-12 20:41 EST-0500
 
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Thats a higher resolution not a lower
edit : nevermind I was being stupid.


 

themagicalgamer

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Seems like a good deal, If im able to get a 980 ti ill spend the extra $200. So ya thanks

 
Latest hardware , decent monitor and an appropriate sized one for decent gaming

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($273.98 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170XP-SLI ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($119.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial BX200 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($318.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($68.00 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VE248Q 24.0" Monitor ($157.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Other: Windows 10 (with 7 key) ($20.00)
Total: $1207.09
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-12 20:31 EST-0500

The only thing that wont work is the $20 windows key
 

themagicalgamer

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First things first, I already said that I know that the $20 key works fine, Ive tried it.
2. I already have a nice monitor even if its not the best.
3. A better graphics card is definently needed for some games
4. Otherwise this buld looks fine



 

themagicalgamer

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But you forgot that Im also going to be playing ark. Also I currently have a r7 260x which is only slightly less powerful than a gtx 950 and I have trouble
playing games without getting 25 fps on low settings. Thats not just ark, its planetside 2. I certainly need a better graphics card if I want to run games at 60 fps, ultra, and anti -alliasing up quite a bit. I wasnt asking for someone to make a build for me. Just make a few changes. I appreciate your work but I have done my research, and from what I see my current part list is fine other than the power supply.
Thanks for the work tho. Im sorry I was not clear enough on my post.