First gaming rig! Need recommendations on few parts for sli gtx 980 build. Please!

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http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/vvwfVn
This is basically the build im expecting, but i dont have a clue which case and monitor i should get! At the same time, I might get an xspc cooler to replace the H100i in the near future. Also, how many more fans do i need?
I'll be starting off with one monitor and hopefully upgrade to 3 in the coming months. I'm also trying to keep my budget within 2.5k pounds. Thanks!
Oh and i was hoping that the case would be an ATX mid tower! Would very much prefer it! Thanks!
 
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I made some updates to your build: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/y2FLpg

It packs better memory and a way better SSD.

BTW... I would highly suggest adding a M.2 SSD instead, you will get 10GB of bandwidth compared to any 6GB SSD on the market. Only reason why I didn't include one in the build is because pcpartpcicker doesn't think it's compatible which is weird.

UPDATE: Forgot to add the monitor: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/9gXzpg

The monitor is a 144hz monitor so games will look crazy buttery smooth.
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Dark Lord of Tech

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Case is listed as FULL tower but closer to mid size.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor (£239.94 @ Aria PC)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (£78.12 @ Scan.co.uk)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming G1 WIFI-BK ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£323.96 @ Scan.co.uk)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory (£126.16 @ CCL Computers)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£74.39 @ Aria PC)
Storage: Seagate 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£67.14 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) (£469.18 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) (£469.18 @ Aria PC)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case (£88.33 @ Scan.co.uk)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply (£96.91 @ CCL Computers)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer (£12.76 @ CCL Computers)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) (£44.95 @ Amazon UK)
Keyboard: Gigabyte GK-OSMIUM Wired Gaming Keyboard (£98.25 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £2189.27
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-22 16:57 BST+0100

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I made some updates to your build: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/y2FLpg

It packs better memory and a way better SSD.

BTW... I would highly suggest adding a M.2 SSD instead, you will get 10GB of bandwidth compared to any 6GB SSD on the market. Only reason why I didn't include one in the build is because pcpartpcicker doesn't think it's compatible which is weird.

UPDATE: Forgot to add the monitor: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/9gXzpg

The monitor is a 144hz monitor so games will look crazy buttery smooth.
 
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Is the 780T the same size as the 600T or much bigger? I would not mind a case close to the soze of the 600T but I'm not sure airflow would be good in either of those 2 cases.
 
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