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okay im a new builder and know nothing about building my own pc, so how does this build look?

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/cgxsxr
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/cgxsxr/by_merchant/
 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($214.95 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L9i 57.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($44.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: Asus Z97I-PLUS Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($143.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($90.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.98 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($359.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case  ($31.99 @ Micro Center) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($75.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Monitor: Dell S2240L 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($185.36 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1198.22
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Depends on how you feel about your dexterity. Building an ITX system can be frustrating more so for a new builder.

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oh, but how does this build look is it okay or do i need to change a few things?

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Depends on how you feel about your dexterity. Building an ITX system can be frustrating more so for a new builder.

+1 to this, there's a lot more fiddling with cables.

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oh, but how does this build look is it okay or do i need to change a few things?

The build is pretty much fine, if you can squeeze it in i would get an SSD the difference is night and day.

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so what do you suggest i do?

I'd say get a a ATX case a non low profile cooler and be done with it. Maybe once you're more comfortable with building your own PC you can try a ITX build.

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I'd say get a a ATX case a non low profile cooler and be done with it. Maybe once you're more comfortable with building your own PC you can try a ITX build.

 

This and probably ATX motherboard. Or is space a concern for you ?

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I'd say get a a ATX case a non low profile cooler and be done with it. Maybe once you're more comfortable with building your own PC you can try a ITX build.

what case and cpu cooler do you recommend? im wanting a case that is small

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This and probably ATX motherboard. Or is space a concern for you ?

kinda but a little big bigger is not a problem just needs to be easily carried 

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Umm, if you can squeeze the budget a bit (150USD more) get this. 

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($214.95 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Asus Z97I-PLUS Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($143.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card  ($544.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case  ($31.99 @ Micro Center) 
Monitor: Dell S2240L 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($185.36 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1338.23
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-05 19:19 EST-0500
 
This GPU will be much better thatn the 970, or wait for the R9 390 to come out. If your budget can't make it, the build you already have is perfect. Personally, i'd keep the retail CPU heatsink, there won't be an incredible difference with the Noctua one)

Planning on trying StarCitizen (Highly recommended)? STAR-NR5P-CJFR is my referal link 

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Don't get 2x4GB, get 1x8GB, there is no noticeable performance difference in single vs dual, and you will want to upgrade to 16GB at some point.

 

The case is nice for a budget mini ITX rig, but I don't thing it fits this one. Have you considered going for something like a Fractal Design Node 304 or even a different style like the Silverstone RVZ01?

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kinda but a little big bigger is not a problem just needs to be easily carried 

YOu can check the Bitfenix prodigy mATX

Planning on trying StarCitizen (Highly recommended)? STAR-NR5P-CJFR is my referal link 

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what if i use a bitfenix prodigy will that work?

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kinda but a little big bigger is not a problem just needs to be easily carried 

 

Maybe something like a Corsair air 240 would be easier to build in and still carriable ?

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okay how does this one look?

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Bfgbxr
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Bfgbxr/by_merchant/
 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($214.95 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($74.69 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Asus Z97I-PLUS Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($143.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($90.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.98 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($359.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: BitFenix Prodigy (Black) Mini ITX Tower Case  ($70.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($75.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Monitor: Dell S2240L 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($185.36 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1266.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-05 19:25 EST-0500
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Maybe something like a Corsair air 240 would be easier to build in and still carriable ?

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what case and cpu cooler do you recommend? im wanting a case that is small

Fractal core 1000 would be a good choice. Fairly cheap as well. 

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Fractal core 1000 would be a good choice. Fairly cheap as well. 

im looking at the haf xb evo, is it good?

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Your monitor is expensive for what you are getting, why did you pick it over something like this:

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/lg-monitor-23mp55hqp

 

Also, you could go with an AIO H50 or H55 for a small case build... less clutter:  http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-cpu-cooler-h55

okay the monitor you suggested isnt available but a 23mp65h is. is it the same or what? it does cost more

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okay the monitor you suggested isnt available but a 23mp65h is. is it the same or what? it does cost more

 

What I am saying is pay less :)

 

A 21" monitor around $125, a 23" monitor around $150.

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 dell s2340l  or asus vx228h

 

I would go with the ASUS.  I was looking at it, but I did not like the $30 mail in rebate.

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