How could I improve this planned $1200 Gaming PC

[hk144]

Hi all, This is what i have in mind for a new build i am planning to assemble this coming christmas season. Suggestions on how to optimize the build or decrease the pricetag would be appreciated.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xTMXhM

I am not looking to overclock, not planning to SLI in the future either. This computer will be used for alot of gaming and everyday work. If y'all could help me find a budget mechanical keyboard for under $50 it would be very helpful as well.

 

[NovaStarDX]

Just tell me a few things:
What games will you play on your PC and...
What you will use your SSD for

 

[NovaStarDX]

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/NovaStarDX/saved/gRNYcf
Here. I planned out a $1200 gaming pc too and this is what I'm going for.
I took out the GTX 970 and added the 980
Asus motherboards are the best + it comes with superior onboard soundcards.
I toom out the case and added a NZXT S340 or something like that.

 

[PIEapple]

I would change the motherboard to msi Z97 gaming 5,HDD to WD 1T blue and the keyboard I would go Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4(because I use Microsoft SIDEWINDER X6 now,it's so nice!)
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($82.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($355.66 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Core V51 ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: Cooler Master Megaflow 110.0 CFM 200mm Fan ($14.99 @ Mwave)
Case Fan: Cooler Master Megaflow 110.0 CFM 200mm Fan ($14.99 @ Mwave)
Keyboard: Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1242.54
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-13 22:36 EDT-0400