I updated the OP with some small details.
This computer will also be my main computer, I'll just be doing long 3D renders and the like overnight. I'd like to incorperate an SSD (Which I have no idea if that one is any good or what lol) to help applications like Photoshop and After Effects to load much faster. You wouldn't believe how clumsy I can be when it comes to clicking on the right icon sometimes.

Also...fast boot times are nice.
I also only picked the ZOTAC board because of WiFi. It's totally just for one minor convenience and definitely not worth paying more for. Now I at least have a reason to stick with the H55N-USB3. It's actually a few dollars cheaper too.
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the st45sf psu design is bad . i know cause i experienced it myself. it will not happen unless you are loading both cpu and gpu together. The psu chirps periodically(every 3 seconds or so). If the load is high enough, this chirp is accompanied with a mini freeze on screen.
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Thanks for the info on the power supply. I was actually debating between that and this
Seasonic 350W unit. I only changed to the Silverstone PSU at the last second "Just to be safe" power wise.
I'm not sure if I'll need the extra heatsink or not because I don't know how tall the stock one is. I'd rather have it and not need it since I could just send it back.
Cost is now down to ~$827.50 USD.