Quote (aneas @ Nov 2 2014 07:57pm)
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/c4233CGo with something like this and save like 300+ $.
GTX 970 >>> GTX 980. 980s aren't worth the higher price when it comes to visible output.
Go with a simple but efficient air cooling solution for your CPU. Macho probably offers the best price/performance-ratio of all air coolers.
Ignore the warning... the cooler will fit into that case.
If you can get them cheaper somewhere, buy NB eLoops (2 should be enough) as case fans.
The point about the video card is valid, but there are a few issues with your build that stand out.
There's no reason to get the Macho versus like a CM 212 Evo purely because if he's never overclock before that when he does, it will likely only be a mild overclock and the temperature won't increase very fun. Sure, the Macho can run fanless on no overclock or a very slight overclock, but doesn't justify paying almost twice as much for a cooler.
No reason to pay that much for a PSU either. The system pulls about 350 watts. You can get a CS500M for $35.
He probably doesn't need a 2TB HDD, but who knows? Maybe he downloads a lot of videos and can use it.
Corsair 200R is about half the price of that BitFenix for very similar performance.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/pPHxWZNearly identical performance as the build you posted for $150 less.