Crashing on start up [nothing helps]

[DragonsREpic]

Tried to run Steam in admin, verified files [they were all they supposedly], reinstalled.

Win 7 Ultimate
16gb ram
Intel 4790K 4.0ghz
EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC Gaming ACX 2.0+ Cooling Graphics Card
500gb Samsung EVO
3TB WD Black
Case: all new high tech upside down cardboard box with mobo's anti static bag

[PhilipJFry]

i recommend you take a look at this guide especially the part where it explains you how to create a log file
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=175274474

[Jerry]

Can you run the game yet?

[ZaidusRecon]

First thing to try when your newly installed game does not launch properly is restarting your computer ;)

After that, things get unclear:
windowed mode
compatability mode
administrator privileges
control panel text size
ini file re-generate
directx installs
dual monitor issues
surround sound issues
drive (or partition) issues
game/program 'optimisers' interfering
antivirus trigger
graphics driver
sound driver
new windows update causing issues
lack of windows updates causing issues

the list goes on.