First Time Builder - $1550 CAD build - Opinions Appreciated

[Fulcrosity]

Hi all,

I am planning on building my first gaming rig from scratch. I've had a few friends who are intelligible when it comes to computers to give me advice (mainly on the mobo) but I'd like to see how others would rate the quality (or lack thereof) of the rig.

My PcPartPicker link: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/Fulcrosity/saved/w66mP6

Below is my current list of buyables

Spoiler

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($256.89 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($43.85 @ Newegg Canada)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($133.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($75.67 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.98 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($409.75 @ Vuugo)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.13 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($17.75 @ Vuugo)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($108.34 @ TigerDirect Canada)
Monitor: LG 22M35D 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($113.18 @ DirectCanada)
Keyboard: Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard ($10.68 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $1357.19 (tax not included)

Including tax + rebates the rig itself is $1533.62.

How is the rig bang for buck-wise?

Note: I originally had an SSD in the build but am planning on dropping it and getting it later in favor of a superior mobo.

 

[Demosthenest]

I would get a seasonic 620 psu for that price. The rest seems good. Are you sure you don't want an ssd? It really helps speed things up. Also, I would rather get the 212 evo.

 

[Fulcrosity]

Planning on getting the SSD some other time when I have the funds. The SSD isn't as much of a necessity as a good mobo imo.

I considered the seasonic, however it's above my budget and honestly can not spare more than what I have as of right now so I went for the next best thing.

 

[Demosthenest]

http://www.ncix.com/detail/seasonic-m12ii-520-bronze-520w-eps12v-f0-52175-1315.htm
This is the same price as the corsair you chose.

 

[Fulcrosity]

http://www.ncix.com/detail/seasonic-m12ii-520-bronze-520w-eps12v-f0-52175-1315.htm
This is the same price as the corsair you chose.

You made a typo then. Will consider the 520w. Just need to do some research to convince myself.

EDIT: did some research and will make the swap.

 

[Fulcrosity]

Edited my build a bit trying to cut down costs as much as I can.

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/ndcTD3

For mobos, should i get the Asus Z97-P ATX LGA1150 Motherboard or stick with the ASrock z97 anniversary?
Is there any difference in performance?
Which is better suited for my current build?

 

[Demosthenest]

Performance will be the same. But if you don't know how to overclock, the asus has a nice auto overclocking feature.