2nd build, looking for a sanity check before I spend $$

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Hey everybody, I'm setting up for my 2nd build, last one was 3 years ago and it looks like a lot has changed. I'm not a pro by any definition but I know a little, any suggestions/ corrections on the new plan would be greatly appreciated!

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fZwdf7
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fZwdf7/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($286.88 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120M 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($46.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($90.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($74.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($307.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro (OEM) (64-bit) ($129.75 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N15 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($24.99 @ Micro Center)
Case Fan: Delta Electronics AFB1212GHE-CF00 241.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($26.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1177.50

I'm doing more picture/video editing in addition to gaming and I've liked the i7 I've got so far, that's about the only part that I really want to keep. I'm not going to be overclocking, that's pretty much over my head. The rest is my best shot at setting up a build. I'd like to keep it to a mid or even mini tower if it's possible but with my knowledge level I didn't really know what all would fit in the smaller cases. Thanks again!
 
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Run away as fast as you can from - CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120M 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($46.99 @ Newegg)

I have installed about 10 of these and they were all garbage. Loud pump, crap fan, tubing is stiff. Leaks, failed pumps after 2 months.

Just not worth it, other then that the rest of the build looks great.
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($286.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.93 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($62.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($319.99 @ B&H)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1032.74
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-28 17:30 EST-0500

Note:
GTX 970 4GB VRAM
the simply made program measured no cumulative RAM speed but segment RAM speed .. So the real performance drop might be up to 4-5% , if used more than 3.5GB . if want something that s cool , get GTX 970 . On 1920x1080 , i dont expect any FPS drop since the VRAM usage should be up to 3.5GB i.e. in the fast first 3.5GB . Even on higher resolution , the FPS drop is not much . In such case , i would sacrifice some quality rather than having overheating R9 290(X).
 
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tyschr

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Good to know, thanks for the input. Since I'm not overclocking do you think I could I just get away with slapping a case fan or two up front?
 
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A good cheap choice is a Hyper 212 plus
 
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tyschr

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Is the 1600 RAM pretty comparable to the 1866? Caught a couple threads that said you could get pretty good bang for your buck out of the 1866 but again, I'm no pro. Definitely appreciate the suggestions though, I like that power supply and video card better
 
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Last system was pretty similar but with an ivy bridge i5 and a 3gb GPU- I don't have it anymore though, the ex held on to it. I've been moving around for work for the last 2 years so I've been working off a Samsung laptop with an i7 in it, finally getting settled and ready for something a bit beefier so I'm building another.
 
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tyschr

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Awesome, grabbed one off that list, thanks for the suggestion!
 
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Gotcha. I was thinking the faster stuff might carry me a bit further before needing an upgrade. Shows what I know.
 
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Ouch. I'd avoid the 970 because it has VRAM probs, google it. A Sandy Bridge CPU would be best because they overclock a lot and even newbies can handle normal overclocking. Example, I can take my i7-2700k to 4ghz+ without touching the voltage. Every Intel CPU after SB is crap overclock-wise and the gains from the newer architectures are minimal (that's why most of the time, my CPU runs at stock frequencies ;) ).

Check out some youtube videos on beginner overclocking, you'll learn all the basics in 5-10 mins.

The power supply might be a little too beefy if you don't plan on SLI/Xfiring tho.
You might not need the extra case fans for now tho.

 
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