New build spec check please

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Hi, thanks for taking the time to read my post, I'd welcome your comments and advice on this build spec please.

I'm replacing an aging Shuttle and space is limited so I'm going for a microATX design.

I'm not sure about the PSU wattage, I've never used a radiator cooler before & I've lost track of graphics cards. I'm happy to use either Nvidia or AMD but I don't want to start a flame war. A bit of first person shooter/MMPORPG, a bit of CAD & video editing is typical usage. I also like to go for a modest overclock where possible.

I'm re-using a Crucial BX100 500GB SSD, my LG 24" HD Monitor (not 4K) and the usual destructables (keyboard & mouse). Extra storage and backup is to the NAS.

Does this look ok?

YOUR BASKET
1 x Asus Z97 Gryphon Armor - Devils Canyon Core i7 4790K CPU & Micro ATX Motherboard Bundle **£15 Saving** £413.94
1 x KFA2 GeForce GTX 970 OC Silent "Infin8 Black Edition" 4096MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card **WorldWide Exclusive** £269.99
1 x Corsair Vengeance Low Profile 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C10 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (CML16GX3M2A1600C10) £113.99
1 x Corsair Hydro H105 240mm Extreme Performance Liquid CPU Cooler (CW-9060016-WW ) £94.99
1 x Corsair RM Series RM 550 '80+ Gold' 550W Power Supply (CP-9020053-UK) £85.99
1 x Corsair Carbide Series Air 240 High Airflow PC Case - Black (CC-9011070-WW) £75.95
1 x Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound (3.5g) £8.99
1 x Silverstone SST-CP11B-300 Ultra slim SATA 6G 300mm Cable, black £7.99
Total : £1,071.83 (includes shipping : ).

 
I liked the look of it, but it's out of stock at the moment. I've got red and orange ones leftover from previous builds. Having the clear panel made me want to get the colours right - not sure I've got the patience for braiding.
 
Thanks for the tips.
I've tried to find a match for Shuttle motherboards before without success, admittedly I was trying to keep the proprietorial ICE cooler. Not as exciting as a new new build but the price difference may tempt me.

Is the H100i better than the H105? It's the right size.
 
Bought it, built it, love it. Running on stock air cooler at the moment as no Corsair H105s (or similar) are in stock atm.
Thanks again for the support, a real community and a great company.
 
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