New gaming build... what do you guys think?

Alright, listen up: I just picked up a new rig, and I'm looking for some honest feedback from you guys...

GPU: PowerColor R9-280X-OC
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K
Cooler: That absolute garbage Intel stock cooler...
PSU: FSP Raider 550W Silver
RAM: 8GB Kingston HyperX Beast Dual-Channel CL11 2400MHz (overclockable)
Motherboard: ASUS budget junk... (yeah, I know, don't start)
Monitor: 40-inch LG 1080p TV😁 😁 😁

Now, folks, here’s the deal. First off, does anyone here actually have experience with these ASUS boards? To be honest, the BIOS caught me off guard; it's definitely more of a modern UEFI setup, which is surprisingly detailed, though it's a total mess to navigate. I ended up grabbing this specific board because it was the cheapest Z87 option on the market, and since I’ve got an Intel Core processor, I need that headroom for overclocking. On another note—and I already know this system is going to crush everything on Ultra settings at 60fps @ 1080p—but you have no idea how much I need to grab a decent CPU cooler ASAP. I've been eye-balling the Corsair H50, the Antec H20 650 liquid coolers, a Deepcool Ereboss, the Arctic Freezer, the i30, and of course, the legendary Cooler Master Hyper EVO 212+. So, I'm all ears now, and I am waiting for your recommendations.

PS: Who are you guys rooting for? 🐔 ☕

Edit: Just so we're clear, the motherboard has a 6-phase VRM (with an aluminum heatsink). Don't go thinking I haven't considered whether too much current will be pulling through the 12V rail on the board, especially once I start pushing the overclock.

Edit 2: If any of you know anything about those massive air coolers that end up crowding out the RAM slots, please chime in. I was looking into it but couldn't make sense of the clearance issues, and I really need to ensure my RAM stays in dual-channel mode using slots 1 and 3 or 2 and 4.

Hey, why don't you let us know what you've already got on hand and what components you're still hunting for?

Cooling for the Death Metal:

Maybe just pick up an extra 120mm fan? I guess any one without a sleeve bearing would work fine.

Larry Ortiz5 said:Look, why don't you just lay it all out for us? Tell us exactly what hardware you currently have on hand and what specific components you're still hunting for.

Well, here’s the situation... I’ve already secured the motherboard, the CPU, the GPU, and the power supply, and I just put in the order for the monitor and the RAM...

The real issue is that I desperately need a high-quality cooler. The unit I ended up with is already idling at around 50-55 degrees Celsius, which is frankly ridiculous. If those are the numbers I'm seeing while I'm just sitting there, I can't even begin to imagine the absolute meltdown that's going to happen once I actually put this thing under a heavy workload...🤔

Alright, let’s open this up: what’s everyone’s take on those entry-level AIO liquid coolers? Do you honestly think they have any business trying to outperform a solid air cooler, or are we just paying a premium for the aesthetics?

The Corsair Dominator DS for $100 performs slightly better than those entry-level liquid coolers. If you throw on one more high-quality fan, I guess it gets pretty close to the Noctua NH-D14.