Building first pc and need help selecting mobo and other parts.

[a420dayeveryday]

Building a gaming pc and I don't know what mobo to buy, I think I should get a z97. I'm sure there are better choices for my other parts aswell and I would like help optimizing my build without spending too much more money. If you see anything that can be improved upon even if it is a little more expensive please tell me and definitely tell me if there is a comparable part that is cheaper lol.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/tdjrRB

 

[Alpha3031]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($322.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($50.40 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($379.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($379.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF X ATX Full Tower Case ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000G2 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($139.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($21.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1896.77
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-28 01:20 EDT-0400

Maybe 1 or 2 FPS less, but you save

 

[a420dayeveryday]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($322.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($50.40 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($379.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($379.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF X ATX Full Tower Case ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000G2 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($139.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($21.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1896.77
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-28 01:20 EDT-0400

Maybe 1 or 2 FPS less, but you save

How much of a performance difference would there be by switching the storage when doing things other then gaming? Is there any reason to buy a more expensive mobo then that one performance wise? Do you think I could get a lower wattage psu to save a little more money? I'll switch the cooler as you suggested. I have about a 2500 budget but spending less is always a good thing. Thanks for your quick reply. My last pc was hit by lightning so I'm on my ps4 and responding really slow, sorry.

 

[Alpha3031]

Depends, but you can still yse the SSD for programs, etc

Not really, but there may be some features yo like

Yes, though only 20 or 30 dollars

 

[a420dayeveryday]

Okay, thanks. I'll switch the storage aswell.