Silent & low-power mini-ITX build

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redwing830

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I need help for choosing right parts to build a silent, low-power mini-ITX pc. I will use i3-4330 for CPU, a 120 GB SSD and a 1 TB HDD for storage. No need for VGA and ODD. Then what MoBo, case and power supply (and a CPU cooler?) should I choose to best achieve my goal? WiFi, bluetooth, USB 3.0, HDMI connections are needed, but not all have to be on-board, if that matters. No gaming. Lightweight everyday use will be all. Hopefully this can be achieved with $ 500-600 budget. Thanks in advance!
 
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manofchalk
By the skin of your teeth its possible. Hope you have a copy of Windows laying around or intend to use Linux.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i3-4330 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H87N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($117.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($38.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($101.20 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($68.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Node 304 Mini ITX Tower Case...
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By the skin of your teeth its possible. Hope you have a copy of Windows laying around or intend to use Linux.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i3-4330 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H87N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($117.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($38.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($101.20 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($68.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Node 304 Mini ITX Tower Case ($95.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($43.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $607.11
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-07 12:20 EST-0500)
 
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redwing830

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Thanks for your prompt response!
Would you tell me a little about why you chose that particular case and the power supply? I just checked the specs and some reviews for them, and it seems your recommendation was based particularly on their "low noise", is that right? But aren't they a little too big for my need? Too much empty space for the case? Do I even need a PSU over 200W? What do you think about a DC-to-DC?
 
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