GTX 980 Build Help

[Jungle_Boi]

Good Afternoon Everybody,
I was just messing around on PcPartPicker.com, making a build I would like to happen in the next couple months with the fairly new GTX 980.... So far, here is my progress:
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Kronik0407/saved/FTYwrH

There is one thing missing, a case. I am not sure what case or aesthetically what I want to put it in. If you have any input on this situation, I would love to hear it.
Also, after just buying a Macbook Pro I needed a couple months back, I do not have another two thousand dollars to toss at another computer... Is there any places I can lower the cost value for a lesser item, but still keeping the great gaming performance? I would like the total cost of the desktop to be around $1600-$1700, if possible. If not, around $1800, will be pushing it. If you guys can help me out or provide any input, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks,
Jungle_Boi

 

[ykki]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.75 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($106.94 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($77.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($77.75 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: BenQ GW2255 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($104.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Razer DeathStalker Essential Wired Gaming Keyboard ($45.88 @ OutletPC)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder Wired Laser Mouse ($44.99 @ Directron)
Total: $1392.19
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-06 20:32 EST-0500

A 980 for 1080p is overkill.

 

[Jungle_Boi]

So you are saying that I should just get rid of the GTX 980? The only reason why I wanted to keep it in there is that, I technically "want to go for it all" at once, and not upgrade gradually. If you know what I am trying to say. And I want it to last the longest/keep it for a long time, because it is essentially the most important part of a gaming rig.

 

[ykki]

Or keep it and get a 1440p monitor in the future when their cost goes down.
If you want to game at 1080p then get the 970. the $200-odd difference between them can be put to a greater use such a bigger capacity ssd or you could just save that money. Even a 970 is OK for 1440p on current gen games.

As for a cabinet=
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-cah440wm1
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-500rwt
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/phanteks-case-phes614pbk
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/fractal-design-case-fdcadefr4blw
All of them are good choices.

 

[Jungle_Boi]

Thanks for the help ykki, I appreciate it. And I was already leaning towards the NZXT H440, probably the Razor edition, but the black and red one would match my system very well.