are these gaming pc specs ok?

[pcnerd69]

So im building a new pc wich i plan to do mostly gaming and light video editing for my youtube channel plz let me know what you guys think, FYI My budget is 1500$ so this is what i got

Bitfenix prodigy mini itx case
Intel core i5 4690K
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo
MSI Z87I gaming mini itx mobo
16gb ADATA XPG DDR3 ram
GTX 970 Gaming 4gb Vram
WD Caviar blue 1TB (Mass storage)
Kingston SSD now 120gb (os/games)
Cougar cmx700v3 700w psu

Although this isnt the "Perfect" pc. Im still quite happy with these specs im just looking for any other opinions and changes that anyone else would like to suggest. Thank You

 

[Entomber]

make sure that the motherboard you're getting won't need a BIOS update, since the model number does not guarantee compatibility with your processor.

 

[sivthasan_2001]

Overall, a very good rig. But I would personally recommend getting a different SSD. The Kingston V200/V300 ssdnow SSDs are much slower now, because of Kingston using slower and cheaper 'asynchronous' NAND flash chips inside. I would recommend the Samsung 840/850 Evo or the Crucial M500 120GB SSD.

 

[AMDThunder]

Don't see that PSU listed anywhere on the tier list. Unless you found multiple good reviews somewhere, I'd look for something on the recommend list here: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html

 

[sivthasan_2001]

make sure that the motherboard you're getting won't need a BIOS update, since the model number does not guarantee compatibility with your processor.

Actually, on the MSI website, it states that the motherboard 'does' support the i5 4690K.
http://uk.msi.com/support/mb/Z87I-GAMING-AC.html#support-cpu

 

[Entomber]

Cougar tends to use reputable PSU manufacturers, so I wouldn't worry too much about that PSU.

 

[Entomber]

make sure that the motherboard you're getting won't need a BIOS update, since the model number does not guarantee compatibility with your processor.

Actually, on the MSI website, it states that the motherboard 'does' support the i5 4690K.
http://uk.msi.com/support/mb/Z87I-GAMING-AC.html#support-cpu

Only with the linked BIOS version to the right.

 

[AMDThunder]

Cougar tends to use reputable PSU manufacturers, so I wouldn't worry too much about that PSU.

Good to know. Thanks.

 

[Derza10]

I'd look for a z97 motherboard so you don't have to worry about bios updates and what not.

 

[badboyrog2]

the Cougar cmx700v3 700w psu is not so good

soldering needs work
only two token Japanese caps on the secondary
below average 3.3V voltage regulation
made by HEC

get a real one like seasoinic/xfx/antec hcg/evga B2-G2/rosewill capstone

 

[badboyrog2]

get a Z97 mobo and a real SSD like samsung 850 evo 120gb