120mm AIO + Nzxt G10 + (Reference) GTX 970?

[Faceman]

How much performance do you think I'd lose If I were to run my rads in pull only?

Mmmm, for smaller radiators push/pull helps a tremendous amount.  Even adding a 2nd 120mm on my X31 dropped temperatures by 4C on my GPU when at the same RPM(1500rpm)

 

Ok, for content creation, that is a good build, but here are some changes, and it makes it cheaper.  Make sure you buy your CPU + Motherboard in-store at Microcenter for a massive discount.

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/gDdFHx

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/gDdFHx/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($279.99 @ Micro Center)

CPU Cooler: Corsair H55 57.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($54.99 @ Amazon)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Nepton 140XL 122.5 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($79.99 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: Asus Z97I-PLUS Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($100.00) <-- motherboard bundle price.

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($174.99 @ Newegg) <-- This is much better RAM and will help a lot with the programs you use.

Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($109.97 @ SuperBiiz)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($82.98 @ OutletPC) <-- I've heard that anything over 2TB has higher failure rates.

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($329.99 @ NCIX US) <-- Great GPU, same price.  EVGA also has the best warranty, so get this over the PNY.

Case: BitFenix Prodigy (Black) Mini ITX Tower Case  ($59.98 @ OutletPC)

Power Supply: Corsair CSM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Newegg) <-- Excellent PSU for the price.  Unbeatable.

Case Fan: Noctua NF-P12-1300 54.4 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($19.98 @ OutletPC)

Fan Controller: NZXT Sentry 2 Fan Controller  ($26.13 @ Mwave) <-- I have the NZXT Sentry 3 Fan Controller and I love it.

Other: NZXT G10 ($30.00)

Also, buy those $6 Aluminum Heatsinks from the guide. If you want, I can mail you some Sekisui thermal tape, I have a lot of extra, no charge.  Only costs me postage.

Total: $1394.98

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-07 22:00 EST-0500

 

I think you should reconsider your case choice, I just free'd up a lot of money so you can afford a nicer case.  The Cooler Master Seidon 240M is only $75 and a full 240mm AIO, so excellent price to performance if you can make it fit.