2000 - 3000$ Gaming PC, Can this build run new games on ultra settings at 1080p?

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Approximate Purchase Date: Sometime in the next couple of weeks.


Budget Range: 2000 - 3000$ though I would rather cut costs as much as I could.


System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming (1080p on ultra settings with new games), programming, streaming movies and TV, browsing the Internet.


Parts Not Required: Case, Memory and both the hdd and ssd are already bought.


Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg.ca


Country: Canada


Parts Preferences: Intel cpu, gtx 970 gpu,


Overclocking: Maybe


SLI or Crossfire: Maybe


Monitor Resolution: 1080p


Additional Comments:
I have been building this pic for about a year now, unsure of which parts to choose, any suggestions or advice are more than welcome!



PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/8DRJdC
Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/8DRJdC/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($402.75 @ Vuugo)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.75 @ Vuugo)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($179.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory: G.Skill Trident X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($154.98 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Intel 730 Series 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($179.99 @ Canada Computers)
Storage: Seagate 4TB 3.5" 5900RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($179.99 @ Memory Express)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($416.80 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: Rosewill THOR V2-W ATX Full Tower Case ($169.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($144.99 @ Canada Computers)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($24.05 @ Vuugo)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($109.99 @ NCIX)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($334.00 @ Canada Computers)
Total: $2324.25
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-20 13:44 EDT-0400
 
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CPU Cooler - Changed to a high end air cooler. The 212 EVO is great, but you have a large budge here...
MEM - No need for higher frequency modules or their higher voltage. They provide little benefit on the Intel platform. Look toward DDR3-1600 CL9 or lower, or DDR3-1866 CL10 or lower. ..both at 1.5v.
MB - Good choice. The Gigabyte below sports the same features for less cost.
SSD - Fine and all, but expensive. The Samsung 850 Pro below is a better option.
GPU - The MSI is fine, but also consider the ASUS Strix or Gigabyte G1.
CASE - Eh... there are better options at that price point. Look toward the Fractal R4 / R5, NZXT Phantom 410, or Corsair 300r

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($402.75 @ Vuugo)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($89.75 @ Vuugo)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($174.99 @ Memory Express)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($62.99 @ NCIX)
Storage: Samsung 850 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($169.99 @ Canada Computers)
Storage: Seagate 4TB 3.5" 5900RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($179.99 @ Memory Express)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($419.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($144.99 @ Canada Computers)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($24.05 @ Vuugo)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($109.99 @ NCIX)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($334.00 @ Canada Computers)
Total: $2213.46
 
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How about 4k gaming? for $3000.
Processor: i7 5820k 3.3GHz Six-Core Processor ($469.99 @ newegg.ca)
CPU Cooler(Fan): Noctua NH-U12S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($69 @ newegg.ca)
Motherboard: ASUS X99-A/USB 3.1 LGA 2011 ($309.99 http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132516&cm_re=ASUS_X99-A%2fUSB_3.1_LGA_2011-_-13-132-516-_-Product)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 ($184.99 @ newegg.ca)
SSD: 250GB Samsung 850 EVO-Series ($128.99 @ newegg.ca)
HDD: You can stick with Seagate Barracuda or can go for Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM ($159.99 @ newegg.ca)
Case: Corsair Obsidian 750D Full Tower ($179.99@newegg.ca)
Video Card: Asus GTX 980 Ti 6GB DDR5 ($869.99 @newegg.ca)
Power Supply: Cooler Master V750 ($139.99 @newegg.ca)
This costs around: $2570 excluding optical drive,OS, Monitor.
Including all, Costs Around: $3050.00

Edited: According to price in Canada.

 
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OP is in Canada, prices are higher there.
 
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Thank you for the reminder, it's now edited.

 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($402.75 @ Vuugo)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($109.95 @ Amazon Canada)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($179.98 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($69.75 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($128.75 @ shopRBC)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($237.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 4GB STRIX Video Card ($647.98 @ DirectCanada)
Case: Fractal Design Define S w/Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($144.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($109.99 @ NCIX)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($334.00 @ Canada Computers)
Total: $2476.11
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Non-OC build with quality, high performance parts:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($327.75 @ Amazon Canada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte G1.SNIPER H6 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($148.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($65.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($128.75 @ shopRBC)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($237.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 4GB STRIX Video Card ($647.98 @ DirectCanada)
Case: Fractal Design Define S w/Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($124.99 @ Canada Computers)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($109.99 @ NCIX)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($334.00 @ Canada Computers)
Total: $2236.39
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-20 16:38 EDT-0400
 
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That "4k" build is only going to get about 20-50 fps on most new games a 1440p build would be my recommendation.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($402.75 @ Vuugo)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($109.95 @ Amazon Canada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($159.99 @ Memory Express)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($110.99 @ Canada Computers)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($215.82 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card ($886.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($139.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: SeaSonic EVO Edition 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($153.00 @ shopRBC)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.88 @ Canada Computers)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($109.99 @ NCIX)
Monitor: Acer G257HU smidpx 60Hz 25.0" Monitor ($364.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $2754.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-20 16:55 EDT-0400
 
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There is room in the budget, for 1440p, with a GTX 980ti.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($402.75 @ Vuugo)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 240M 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($109.98 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($174.99 @ Memory Express)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($130.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($128.75 @ shopRBC)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($237.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Superclocked ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($869.99 @ Memory Express)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($149.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($117.07 @ DirectCanada)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.88 @ Canada Computers)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($109.99 @ NCIX)
Monitor: Acer XG270HU 144Hz 27.0" Monitor ($549.34 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $2996.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-20 17:06 EDT-0400
 
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Hi, I was thinking an average 40-60 fps at 1440p in most recent games & it will also able to handle the upcoming games. So, 20-50 fps on that setup is something hard to believe. Let the other experts at Toms Hardware comment on this.
 
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I meant at 4k it would get those numbers so rather than going 4k as you mention, 1440p would be the resolution to go for. It would seem we both misinterpreted the others post.
 
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Thank you everyone for all the replies and suggestions. If I was to downgrade the cpu to an i5 4690k do you think it would cause a substantial decrease in performance? I have been considering changing to an i5 4690k and upgrading the gpu to a gtx 980.
 
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This is the new build I was thinking of

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($286.50 @ shopRBC)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($89.75 @ Vuugo)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($179.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory: G.Skill Trident X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($154.98 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Intel 730 Series 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($179.99 @ Canada Computers)
Storage: Seagate 4TB 3.5" 5900RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($179.99 @ Memory Express)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card ($636.49 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: Rosewill THOR V2-W ATX Full Tower Case ($169.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($119.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($24.05 @ Vuugo)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($109.99 @ NCIX)
Monitor: Asus VX228H 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($174.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $2306.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-21 15:46 EDT-0400
 
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looks about fine but why don't you try 1440p gaming? You can easily afford it. It looks a lot better than 1080p
 
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Edited your last build a bit

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($286.50 @ shopRBC)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($89.75 @ Vuugo)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($175.75 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($124.99 @ NCIX)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($128.75 @ shopRBC)
Storage: Seagate 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($224.25 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB STRIX Video Card ($861.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: Corsair 730T Black ATX Full Tower Case ($149.88 @ Amazon Canada)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($139.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($24.05 @ Vuugo)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($109.99 @ NCIX)
Monitor: Asus PB258Q 60Hz 25.0" Monitor ($481.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $2797.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-21 16:22 EDT-0400

better HDD, cheaper (but just as awesome) SSD, a case that has more room, a more compatible RAM, a GPU to drive 1440p, a 1440p monitor from ASUS, better motherboard
 
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My build was a 1440p one. You could choose a less expensive monitor. I admit the one I chose was on the expensive side, as it was a 144hz one. A 60hz would be fine.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($402.75 @ Vuugo)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 240M 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($114.72 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($174.99 @ Memory Express)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($130.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($128.75 @ shopRBC)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($237.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Superclocked ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($869.99 @ Memory Express)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($139.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($117.07 @ DirectCanada)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.88 @ Canada Computers)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($109.99 @ NCIX)
Monitor: Acer G257HU smidpx 60Hz 25.0" Monitor ($364.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $2807.06
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-21 17:11 EDT-0400
 
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