re: PC Discussion - Gaming, Performance and Enthusiasts

Critique this build.
Looking to build a system for my son for his Birthday/Graduation present.

One question I have, should I chose a different Mobo for better future compatibility or is this one good?

Kinda want the card and mobo to match so if I need a different mobo I will change the card to match.

[PCPartPicker part list](LINK ) / [Price breakdown by merchant](LINK /)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor](LINK ) | $189.99 @ Micro Center
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](LINK ) | $26.98 @ OutletPC
**Motherboard** | [MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](LINK ) | $125.98 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](LINK ) | $59.99 @ Amazon
**Storage** | [Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](LINK ) | $117.88 @ OutletPC
**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](LINK ) | $52.49 @ OutletPC
**Video Card** | [MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card](LINK ) | $332.27 @ Amazon
**Case** | [NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case](LINK ) | $64.99 @ Micro Center
**Power Supply** | [Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](LINK ) | $38.50 @ Newegg
| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1039.07
| Mail-in rebates | -$30.00
| **Total** | **$1009.07**
| Generated by [PCPartPicker](LINK ) 2015-05-11 21:33 EDT-0400 |