New self built pc

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Hey guys,

I want to build my first (gaming) pc and finally managed to complete my hardware list.
Now I'd like to know what more experienced people (you guys ;) ) think about my components.
Do I need a case fan for example and are all components compatible with the motherboard? Or am I just missing anything?
Hopefully you can help me out a little bit. :)
I'm open to all kinds of suggestions :D

Thank you in advance!

Components

Intel Core i5-4690K (CPU)
http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Core-i5-4690K-Processor-BX80646I54690K/dp/B00KPRWB9G/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1424684253&sr=1-1&keywords=intel+core+i5-4690k

Nvidia GeForce gtx970 4GB (GPU)
http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-STRIX-GTX970-DC20C-4GD5-Graphics-Cards/dp/B00NJ9BJ8G/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1424684452&sr=1-3&keywords=nvidia+geforce+gtx970+4gb

Noctua NH-D15 (Cooler)
http://www.amazon.com/Noctua-NH-D15-Premium-Cooler-Cooling/dp/B00L7UZMAK/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1424684546&sr=1-1&keywords=noctua+nh-d15

Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 (Motherboard)
http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Z97--DDR3-2600-Motherboards/dp/B00K2MAU5Q/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1424684654&sr=1-1&keywords=asus+z97-a

Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB DDR3 1600MHz (RAM)
http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-HyperX-FURY-1600MHz-DDR3/dp/B00J8E92M6/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1424684918&sr=1-1&keywords=KINGSTON+HyperX+FURY+Memory+Blue+-+8GB+Module+-+DDR3+1600MHz

Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200rpm (HDD)
http://www.amazon.com/Seagate-Desktop-3-5-Inch-Internal-ST2000DM001/dp/B005T3GRN2/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1424685025&sr=1-1&keywords=seagate+barracuda+2tb+3.5+7200rpm+internal+hard+drive

Samsung MZ-72TE250BW 840 EVO 250GB SSD (SSD)
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-250GB-2-5-Inch-Internal-MZ-7TE250BW/dp/B00E3W1726/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1424685130&sr=1-2&keywords=samsung+mz-7te250bw

be quiet! Pure power L8-CM 530W ATX 2.31 (PSU)
http://www.amazon.com/530W-CM-L8-CM-530W-Pure-Power/dp/B005JS580A/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1424685433&sr=1-1&keywords=be+quiet+pure+power+l8-cm+530W

Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE (OD)
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Optical-Drive-SH-224DB-BEBE/dp/B00CE58ZYC/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1424685539&sr=1-1&keywords=samsung+sh-224db+bebe

Corsair Obsidian 450D (Case)
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Obsidian-Performance-Computer-CC-9011029-WW/dp/B00BWLL9MY/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1424685571&sr=1-2&keywords=corsair+obsidian+450d
 

sparestuff

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Everything looks great EXCEPT for the psu, get an antec HCM or Neo eco, Evga b2 or g2 (Anything with a 2 in it is good like G2, or P2, B2), xfx psu or Seasonic psu.
 

FD_

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Thanks! Will definitely look into this.
Do you think 8GB RAM will be enough (for gaming, streaming)?
And will my motherboard allow future upgrades like better cpu, gpu and memory? I know the current ones are more than enough but you never know what time will bring. :ange:
 
Get 16gb ram if streaming

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($215.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($79.66 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($117.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($339.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($91.24 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($20.89 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit) ($102.02 @ Amazon)
Total: $1416.75
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-23 06:46 EST-0500

By that time that i5 gets old enough to need replacing you'll be replacing the motherboard too :)

But that motherboard (and this PSU) will handle an upgrade to SLI in future
 


I prefer 7, but I actually have 8.1 at home. Either are fine.

Also, all windows 7 and windows 8 users will get a free upgrade to windows 10 when it is released later this year so it doesn't matter too much which one you pick.