Gaming PC Compatibility MSI Z97 and GTX 970

[4radical]

Hi, I've done some research with a custom gaming build and i was just wondering if its possible that anyone could give it a quick look over for compatibility issues. Any suggestions that would lower its cost would be greatly appreciated. Any suggestions for the fans and fans controller?

Link to build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/V7jhYJ

 

[Outlander_04]

Your build works well

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Toshiba 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($55.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($364.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Dell S2340L 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($178.88 @ Amazon)
Total: $1205.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-16 22:54 EDT-0400

IMO better mb , definitely better graphics card , decent air cooler
and saves you $50

 

[RazerZ]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-GAMING 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($97.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Team Zeus Red 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card ($329.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: AOC i2267Fw 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($119.00 @ Amazon)
Total: $979.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-16 22:58 EDT-0400

Very similar performance but cheaper.

 

[4radical]

Great solutions guys. Thanks for taking the time to help me i haven't decide on the full build yet. I'll update you guys on what i have decided in the future 😀 once again thanks for the help

 

[iamlegend]

Here i edited your build for MSI (black and red) theme.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Hg8m7P
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Hg8m7P/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($94.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: AMD 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($92.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Toshiba 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($55.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($349.99 @ B&H)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Dell S2340L 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($178.88 @ Amazon)
Total: $1264.77
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-17 02:26 EDT-0400

 

[Cyriaqus]

I bought the same build with the MSI z97 gaming 5, corsair 300R and the H100i, but it didnt fit for me with the cooling element on the motherboard blocking the H100i. or did you found a solution for this?

 

[4radical]

Here i edited your build for MSI (black and red) theme.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Hg8m7P
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Hg8m7P/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($94.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: AMD 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($92.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Toshiba 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($55.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($349.99 @ B&H)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Dell S2340L 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($178.88 @ Amazon)
Total: $1264.77
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-17 02:26 EDT-0400

in the end i went with a nzxt h440 case.. figuring why not just buy a bigger case.. now its all loaded up and ready to game
DONT BUY THE OPTICAL DRIVE.. H440 DOES NOT HAVE A 5.2" DRIVE BAY. first time building approx time: 8hrs
Thanks everyone for your help 😀