Prodigy M build: H97M mobo with gtx 780, i5 4690, 1080p, 60Hz ips monitor.... Overkill?

[bs525]

Hello people. First post here, excited to join you all!

I'm at a bit of a dilemma. Last time I built a PC was 2009. Now that I'm starting to learn all about PC building again, I realized that I never really cared for overclocking. Never even tried. Higher temps and warranty voiding just scared me away.

So I wanted to do a mATX build with a white Bitfenix Prodigy M. I know, I know, it's a notoriously difficult case to work with, with badly designed airflow, but I'd be able to overlook that for its sweet, sweet looks. (aesthetics is just as important, right?) Besides, it's not like I'm likely to be doing SLI or overclocking even. Unless you think I should try. If so, tell me why. I might change my mind.

770 was my first choice, but the 2GB memory just doesn't seem adequate in the long run. So 780 seems like a better choice. But then 970 and 980 came around! But I'll be locked with a 60fps max 60Hz 1080p 23" IPS monitor anyways. So would that be a tremendous waste of money?

And so my point is, would I regret getting the H97M? (possibly by Gigabyte or Asus) With a locked processor? I could go with 4690k and a Z97M, with a nice OC and SLI option, but the Prodigy M would get so cramped, and I won't be able to afford the GTX 780 or even the new 980 when it comes to my local shops! D:

Anyways, I'm confused, I look forward to any help, thanks!

[Pugs501]

What is your budget?

What it the use of this build?

Where do you live?

[ProdigyzMined]

With the 970, the 770 looks like a toy. They are roughly the same price, so a 970 would be awesome for just about anything you throw at it, plus it will last a while, as you have some overhead. But then again, it all depends on your budget and where you live. Florida can be a bit of a nightmare for overclocking, but its worthwhile on things with low TDP (like the 970 and Devils Canyon) so temps won't be too bad, plus overclocking can be achieved quite easily now. It won't be the most amazing overclock, but ts free power to push games further.