First time gaming build

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Hi guys, I'm doing a first time gaming build and need some advice on the list of items I have picked out. I already have the motherboard so it won't be included in the list.

Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard

My end goal is a 3 monitor setup(likely 1920x1080 native for each screen) but I'll add those as money becomes available so I want to have a setup that can accommodate that in the near future. I likely won't be gaming across all three monitors, more of a multi-tasking setup. The heavy stuff will mainly be games.

I’d like to be able to play at 60+ FPS at either high or ultra for most games. I’m willing to adjust settings to keep the FPS up. Examples: WoW, Witcher 3, Skyrim

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

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.98 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.29 @ Vuugo)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Canada Computers)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($63.95 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB Superclocked Video Card ($219.00 @ Canada Computers)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($110.04 @ DirectCanada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 OEM (64-bit) ($178.98 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $928.23
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-04 23:46 EST-0500

I'd like to keep things around or under $1000, but can consider small wiggle room if it means a significant upgrade like stronger video card.
Location: Vancouver, BC. Canada (for pricing purposes)

Thanks in advance for the help and if I've missed any details please let me know.
 
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a gtx 960 will barely play new games like witcher on a single 1080p monitor with turned up settings. you can throw the tripple monitor idea out the window with that card. you need at least an r9 390 if you want good single monitor gameplay. build to add a second one with a 1200w psu. add the second one when you throw the other two monitors in. i don't recommend the 970 for a triple monitor setup as the low 3.5gb of vram is inferior for this type of setup. you need the 8gb the r9 390 provides to handle newer games well on large resolutions.

build looks good with part quality selection, excluding that psu. that is their lower quality series or b1. you need at least b2/gs/g2 for a system like this.
here is two tier lists. select...

KevinS200

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I wouldn't recommend the 960, its a really weak card you'll need a 980 especially for games like Witcher 3 if you want to maintain 60FPS.
GTX 980:http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NT9UT3M?keywords=gtx%20980&qid=1451970563&ref_=sr_1_1&s=pc&sr=1-1
GTX 980 Ti: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013LDXMZM?keywords=GTX%20980%20Ti&qid=1451970443&ref_=sr_1_4&s=pc&sr=1-4
or maybe even a R9 390, which should kill every game you throw at it
R9 390: http://www.amazon.com/MSI-R9-390-GAMING-8G/dp/B00ZGF0UAE/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1451970238&sr=1-1&keywords=R9+390
 
a gtx 960 will barely play new games like witcher on a single 1080p monitor with turned up settings. you can throw the tripple monitor idea out the window with that card. you need at least an r9 390 if you want good single monitor gameplay. build to add a second one with a 1200w psu. add the second one when you throw the other two monitors in. i don't recommend the 970 for a triple monitor setup as the low 3.5gb of vram is inferior for this type of setup. you need the 8gb the r9 390 provides to handle newer games well on large resolutions.

build looks good with part quality selection, excluding that psu. that is their lower quality series or b1. you need at least b2/gs/g2 for a system like this.
here is two tier lists. select tier 1 or 2 for a gaming system like this.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html
https://community.newegg.com/eggxpert/computer_hardware/f/135081/t/45344.aspx






970 for tripple monitors? no way! he will be over 3.5gb vram on medium settings.
 
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Oh god i guess i skipped the "triple monitor" part lol my mistake yeah a 970 wouldn't be great!
 

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Would these two pieces be suitable?

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card ($435.00 @ Canada Computers)
Power Supply: EVGA 220-G2-0750-XR 80 PLUS GOLD 750 W Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($144.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $1173.52

Let's say I was to stick to gaming on a single monitor in the 3 screen setup and using google chrome or other light programs on the other two. I wasn't all to clear about that not sure if this would make a significant difference.