First time builder, need compatibility check from the pros!

LegendaryReus

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Hi,

I've been saving up for a long time and I finally have enough cash to spend on a new system. With the help of an IT-capable friend, I was able to come up with my dream build! But, just like most IT amateurs, we selected the parts based on my liking, however we couldn't determine if they are actually compatible with each other or not. So, I'd really appreciate it if you could just write a sentence or two describing your opinion.
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Here's my build:

CPU: Intel BX80646I54690K Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz 6MB LGA1150 Haswell Refresh Boxed CPU

Motherboard: Gigabyte Z97X-UD3H Intel Z97 4xDDR3/3xPCI-Ex16/HDMI/DVI/D-SUB/Intel GbELAN/ATX Motherboard

SSD: Samsung 840BW EVO MZ-7TE250BW 250G SATAIII Solid State Drive SSD

Graphics Card: Gigabyte R929OC-4GD 4GB R9-290 OC PCI-E VGA Card

RAM: G.Skill Trident-X 16GB Kit (8Gx2) DDR3-2400 F3-2400C10D-16GTX

Power Supply: Antec TPC-750 750W True Power Classic 80Plus Gold Power Supply Unit

Optical Drive: ASUS Black/24x DVD-RW Writer Retail Packing

Hard Drive: Seagate 3.5" Barracuda 2TB ST2000DM001 SATA3 7200rpm 64MB Cache Hard Disk

CPU Cooler: Coolermaster Hyper-212 EVO Universal CPU Cooler

Monitor: 27” 4ms BenQ EW2740L Slim Bezel

Case: Thermaltake VN700M1W2N Overseer RX-I Mid Tower with Docking / USB3.0 without PSU

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The whole system, including monitor and peripherals, would cost around AUD$1,900. I'm planning to use it predominantly on gaming, as well as for some light drafting with AutoCad and Sketchup.

I really appreciate your help. Thanks.


P.S. I inserted the exact same specs into an online compatibility checker. This is what I got:
The G.Skill Trident X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory operating voltage of 1.65V exceeds the Intel Haswell Refresh CPU recommended maximum of 1.5V+5% (1.575V). This memory module may run at a reduced clock rate to meet the 1.5V voltage recommendation, or may require running at a voltage greater than the Intel recommended maximum.
 
You did a great job building this thing I can tell you put some times in to picking the parts! Really good choice for an SSD. Only thing I would consider changing would be the Seagate 2Tb to a Hitatchi 2TB. Dont ask just read: http://www.pcworld.com/article/2089464/three-year-27-000-drive-study-reveals-the-most-reliable-hard-drive-makers.html

When I first saw this I was quite dumb founded too :p

As for your RAM, you can lower the voltage, or just use different RAM. Using 1.65v RAM does void Intel's warranty though I believe.