All these files should be placed in your home directory. i3blocks.conf and i3status.conf belongs to /etc/
#What you maybe need to install: xbacklight,lm-sensors,vim,rofi,scrot,feh,i3lock,rxvt,additionaly maybe gnome-settings-daemon ;3
I am currently using a Ubuntu on my ASUS ROG GL552VW.
#Just a notice: I would like to know the name of the Artist of this real nice AnthroPicture. I also would link him/her... Im using the Icons of Font Awesome 11 wich is provided in the .fonts folder. Maybe take a look: http://fontawesome.io/