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Whats up guys, I slapped this Micro ATX system together in the last hour or so. It's a joint Christmas present for a family member. I'm real busy at the moment, so It'd be great if you guys could do me a favor and have a look before purchase, maybe highlight any errors or incompatible components, this was rushed, I must admit. In terms of budget, this is the absolute max, so please be mindful if your recommending something.

Actually, it would be awesome if you can point out ways for us to save money!

(Click the link for parts)

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*Australia*

Thanks for any help in advance!! :)
 
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Parts are all compatible.

I'm guessing this is a general desktop machine rather than for gaming.
If you were looking at games, you would want a graphics card.
As a desktop machine, the integrated graphics are great.

120Gb SSD to boot is nice, but not really necessary.
You might want to consider a hard drive for storage instead.
Seagate Barracuda 1TB ST1000DM003 for $69
or
Seagate Barracuda 2TB ST2000DM001 for $99
If they just want to store photos and documents, the 1TB is probably fine.
128GB is just too small for anything but Windows and a few programs.
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VincentP

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Parts are all compatible.

I'm guessing this is a general desktop machine rather than for gaming.
If you were looking at games, you would want a graphics card.
As a desktop machine, the integrated graphics are great.

120Gb SSD to boot is nice, but not really necessary.
You might want to consider a hard drive for storage instead.
Seagate Barracuda 1TB ST1000DM003 for $69
or
Seagate Barracuda 2TB ST2000DM001 for $99
If they just want to store photos and documents, the 1TB is probably fine.
128GB is just too small for anything but Windows and a few programs.
 
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VincentP

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Looking at your power supply, the CX-430 isn't bad but you can get a huge step up in quality for an extra $4.
Seasonic S12II 430W Power Supply $79
Still an 80 plus bronze rated supply, but a top quality model compared to the budget CX-430.

Without a graphics card, the whole system will never draw more than 120W.
You could even step up to an 80 plus gold rated supply.
Seasonic G Series 360W PSU $85
 
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Yeah, this had crossed my mind when I chose the CX-430M. The fact that it is a Micro ATX build and the CX-430 is modular is mostly what I based my choice on - do you think 80 Plus gold rating is worth losing a modular PSU for in such a small build?
 
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I've never built a system in the case you have chosen, but I've built two in the Silverstone TJ08-E microATX case (PCCG $99).
In that case, I have bundled the unused leads and stashed them in the unused 5.25" bays.
In the BitFenix case there is less room to do this.
In fact, if you install a 5.25" drive I think it is going to be pretty cramped for cable management.
Given that you don't have a graphics card to keep cool, the Silverstone PS09 looks pretty good (PCCG $52).
It keeps the positive pressure design and filtered intake vents of many Silverstone cases.
 
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Ok great, thank for the advice, I'll have a gander over the PSU/Case suggested (the PS09 + Seasonic G series might be the winner) - main point was that all parts are compatible, so thanks for clarifying.
 
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