Is this $1500 Gaming rig a good build?

Ameer Abdallah

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I have been planning my build out for a while. I need some tips.
Build Specs:
Gpu: Asus Strix GTX 970
Ram: ADATA USA XPG V1.0 OC Series 8GB DDR3 1866MHZ PC3 14900 4GBx2
Motherboard: MSI LG-1150 Gaming 7 Motherboard
Cpu Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
Psu: EVGA 600B 80 Plus Bronze Certified
Case: Black/Red NZXT H440
SSD: Samsung 850 EVO 250 GB
Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1 TB
Thermal Paste: Arctic Silver 5--3.5 Grams
Keyboard: CM Storm Ultimate Cherry MX Red
Mouse: Cm Storm Reaper
Controller: Xbox 360 Controller for PC
OS: Windows 8.1 Operating System On USB Got from a Friend

Total Price: Around $1500
I know that this will run any game at 1080p (which is what I play at). But I also want to know if this is the best setup for the price. I want to save money but still keep the red and black asthetic. I am not gonna switch out the case because I have fell in love with it. I am not gonna switch out the CPU or GPU because IMO the combination of both is just too strong. I will change brand for the 970 though. Thanks for the help!
 

Ameer Abdallah

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Although I did say I wasn't gonna switch out the cpu i feel like you are right tbh. Also will the asus strix gtx 970 be better or equal to the msi 4g gtx 970. Also will direct x 12 be available to windows 8.1? Thanks for helping with the build
 

Ezo Legendz

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Yes it will be the same, unless your overclocking
 

Ameer Abdallah

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alright thanks