New Computer Build

Looks freaking good Crystal. Lots of high quality parts going into this build. I'm impressed to see your upgrading the case right from the get go. Its amazing what a few upgraded fans can do to a preexisting case.

IMO, $13 is quite a lot for some thermal paste. Shit better last 2 years. lol

Personally I'd go with the EVGA 970 video card... Cause I'm a fanboy 😛

You'll love that CPU for gaming.
 
It looks good. Personally, I'd leave the sound card off and see what the on-board sound is like - I have the same Realtek chip on my motherboard, and it's absolutely fine (IMHO). Also, I'm not sure I see the point in the thermal paste whilst using the stock cooler - the money would be better put to buying a cooler (which will come with paste).
 
Alright thanks for the responses guys! But if I bought a cpu cooler would buying the thermal paste be worth it? I've read about this thermal paste and it has showed to make the cpu around 15 degrees Celsius cooler so I think that would be well worth it since 15 degrees is a pretty good amount.