Help Echo build a PC.

[Echo 7-7]

I'm planning to build a new PC soon, possibly as early as the end of February / start of March.

My main requirements are lots of RAM, a SSD, and an optical drive.
I went on to r/BuildaPC to get some suggestions, and they came back with this: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WL3mRB

Ideally, I do not want to spend too much more than $1500 USD (or $1750 AUD), since I need to buy a monitor. I already have a good mouse, keyboard, and headset, so no need for other peripherals.

Any thoughts or suggestions on the proposed build?


Edit: Build Mk 1.

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