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A good mini-ITX build?

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This is my first ever mini-ITX build. My budget is what the price is ATM, so if anybody could shave off a few ££ without compromising performance, that would be nice. Looking to game at 1440p high(ish), thats about it

 

Build: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/xG2k3C

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Yeah, though I recommend an EVGA power supply. They are really cheap and high quality (I used to have one).

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Yeah, though I recommend an EVGA power supply. They are really cheap and high quality (I used to have one).

I've heard they're unreliable...

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I would suggest a different psu and get an SSD for your system drive (120+ should be fine), but other than that its all good.

Seasonic/XFX/BeQuiet

Case:NZXT H440   CPU:3570k @ 4.4ghz   Cooler:Prolimatech Megahalems w/ ap121 p/p  GPU:Gigabyte Windforce GTX 770  RAM:Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer 16gb 1600mhz  Mobo:Sabertooth Z77     PSU:Cooler Master Silent Pro M 700w   Wheel: Logitech G27 + joystick as handbrake Asus DGX 5.1        Mouse: Corsair M65     Keyboard: CM Storm Trigger Cherry MX black  Headphones: ATH-M50s    Phone: Nexus 5 32GB  Earphones: Sennheiser CX 400ii    SSD: 120gb 840 evo  HDD: WD Enterprise 2TB    AMP&DAC: Schiit Stack. 

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I've heard they're unreliable...

They're pretty good if you ask here.

 

Also, I'd switch the Fractal fan you got for a Noctua if you don't mind the aesthetic being changed slightly.

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I've heard they're unreliable...

Not compared to Corsair's

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They're pretty good if you ask here.

 

Also, I'd switch the Fractal fan you got for a Noctua if you don't mind the aesthetic being changed slightly.

Ill stick with fractal, just because I hate the colours

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I would suggest a different psu and get an SSD for your system drive (120+ should be fine), but other than that its all good.

Seasonic/XFX/BeQuiet

Already has an SSD (Adata)

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Just added a better PSU

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  (£155.94 @ Aria PC) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97I AC Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  (£89.96 @ Scan.co.uk) 
Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  (£45.53 @ CCL Computers) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card  (£263.99 @ Aria PC) 
Case: Phanteks Enthoo EVOLV ITX Mini ITX Tower Case  (£42.12 @ Scan.co.uk) 
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  (£56.03 @ CCL Computers) 
Case Fan: Fractal Design FD-FAN-SSR2-140 66.0 CFM 140mm  Fan  (£9.14 @ Amazon UK) 
Monitor: Dell U2515H 60Hz 25.0" Monitor  (£239.99 @ Aria PC) 
Total: £1008.20
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-27 16:48 BST+0100
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Not compared to Corsair's

Ive had a corsair PSU for 2 yrs and it's still running fine...

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Ive had a corsair PSU for 2 yrs and it's still running fine...

The CX series is not good

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