Planning on building first computer, need some advice.

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I am new to building computers and I'm not too familiar with whats compatible and what's not. I was wondering if someone could tell me if these parts are compatible and if there are any better solutions to the listed components in the same price range.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($269.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ NCIX)
Storage: Sandisk Solid State Drive 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($63.98 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.98 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($379.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.98 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $1057.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-03 21:55 EDT-0400

I was also wondering if there are any tips when building the actual system since it would be my first time. Also would I need any extra fans other than the standard ones.

Also do I need a cd drive for OS or can it be done with a USB?

Thanks
 
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Archgaull
A couple tips for your build. Either change the processor to a i5-4460 if you don't plan to overclock, or change the motherboard to a z97 motherboard if you do. Either way, you want a K Series processor and a Z97 chipset motherboard, or a non K series processor and a H97 motherboard.

Second, change the RAM to G.SKILL Ripjaws X. Same/better quality, $18 cheaper.

Third, switch the Seagate to a WD Caviar Blue, and the Sandisk to a Samsung 840/850 EVO. The WD is $4 more for better reliablity, the Samsung should be similar price.

Finally, change the Corsair PSU to a EVGA one. Should be similarly priced for better quality. A CD drive is only $12, so i'd just get one.
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A couple tips for your build. Either change the processor to a i5-4460 if you don't plan to overclock, or change the motherboard to a z97 motherboard if you do. Either way, you want a K Series processor and a Z97 chipset motherboard, or a non K series processor and a H97 motherboard.

Second, change the RAM to G.SKILL Ripjaws X. Same/better quality, $18 cheaper.

Third, switch the Seagate to a WD Caviar Blue, and the Sandisk to a Samsung 840/850 EVO. The WD is $4 more for better reliablity, the Samsung should be similar price.

Finally, change the Corsair PSU to a EVGA one. Should be similarly priced for better quality. A CD drive is only $12, so i'd just get one.
 
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