Need Help Picking Parts For My 1200$(canadian) custom pc

Athan T

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I have been researching computer parts and learning more about building a pc. This is my first build.
There are some parts im almost sure im getting.
-Gtx 970
-I5 4690k (Unless theres a better option)
- GSKILL ripjaw (8gb ram)
My budget is 1200 dollars canadian. It would really help if someone could tell me what I need to get for tools as well. Im looking for a case that will fit all the parts nicely and a good cooler. Thanks in advance
 
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($284.75 @ Vuugo)
CPU Cooler: Enermax ETS-T40-TB 86.7 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($124.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($62.99 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($83.98 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.95 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0 Video Card ($394.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Zalman Z5 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $1190.60
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-03 11:47 EDT-0400
 

That case only supports a 150mm cooler so that 160mm one you picked will not fit.

The height of the cooler must not exceed 150mm from the motherboard.
PSU should not exceed 260mm.
http://www.zalman.com/global/product/Product_Read.php?Idx=618
 
Thanks for helping. In that list is there anything missing that I will need? I know I need an os and an optical drive, is there a way you could include that in the price? is there any tools i will need to put my PC together?
 
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($262.75 @ Vuugo)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($78.98 @ NCIX)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($62.99 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($83.98 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.95 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0 Video Card ($394.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Zalman Z5 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.99 @ NCIX)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit) ($106.98 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $1182.59
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-03 13:02 EDT-0400

The only thing you will need to put it together is phillips screwdriver and if you want anti-static wrist wrap or you could just touch non-painted piece of metal to get rid of static
 
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