New PC Build, Looking for some tips

zExSlash

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Hi, im building a new PC and im looking for some tips on my build.

GPU: GTX 980
CPU: Intel i7 4790K
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VII Formula
(i'm having some problems at home, so i'll be using my internet via Wi-fi on the PC, and this Mobo have Wi-fi integrated, so i thought this will be a good choice, and it has SLI support for future upgrades)
RAM: 16GB (2x8GB) Kingston HyperX 1600 MHz
HDD: 1TB Western Digital Blue
PSU: Corsair CX600
(I used a few PSU calculators and this build would consume near 500W)

Thanks in advance!
 
MEM - 16GB is a lot! Consider 8GB with the option to add more later.
SSD - Don't forget one. You have a high end build going here so sticking with a traditional spindle drive it a bit of a mismatch for a balanced build.
PSU - No. Nothing from Corsair that starts with C or Builder. After that, the remaining units from them (the good stuff) is overpriced. Stick with XFX or Seasonic. 550w is plenty for a single GTX 980. If you want the option to add a second GTX 980 in SLI down the road, up that to a 750w unit.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($315.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($31.50 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac) ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($198.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($97.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.60 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 4GB STRIX Video Card ($543.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($53.10 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.88 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1510.97