Is my mini-ITX build good?

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ClownWalker

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Hey guys!
I'm building a new mini-itx PC. This is my list:

Case : CoolMaster Elite 130 Mini-ITX . http://www.coolermaster.com/product/Detail/case/mini-itx-elite-series/elite130.html
PSU: Thermaltake TR2 600W . http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/products-model.aspx?id=C_00001656 (Already owned)
CPU : Intel core i5-4670 LGA 1150. http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116898
GPU : Sapphire Radeon HD R9 270 2GB . http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202062
RAM : Kingston 2x4GB HyperX 1600 DDR3. http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104173 (Already owned)
MOBO : Gigabyte GA-H87N LGA 1150 Mini-ITX . http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128660
HDD : WD BlackC 1TB . http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136533 (Already owned)

I'm a bit worried about the airflow and the cooling of the case. I'm not overclocking btw. I'd like to know if :
- I'd need to use another cooler than the stock one for my CPU
- I'd need to use a negative or positive airflow with my PSU at the top of the case. It being over the cpu. Here are the two possibilities : http://www.ple.com.au/imagelibrary/381-CoolerMasterElite130BlackmITXCase.jpg
- My components are all compatible with each other.

Thank you for your time!
 
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ClownWalker

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1. Gaming and internet
2. 500 to 700. Flexible.
3. I've filled the 'questionnaire' down below.

Approximate Purchase Date: this week (the closer the better)
Budget Range: 500 to 700 After Shipping.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming all the way, internet, school homeworks.
Buying a monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade: CPU, GPU, (MOBO and CASE because I'm going mini-itx), Re-Using : PSU - Thermaltake TR2 600W, RAM - Kingston 2x4GB HyperX 1600 DDR3, HDD - WD BlackC 1TB
Need to buy OS: No
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg.ca
Location: Quebec, Canada.
Parts Preferences: I'm going for an intel mobo and cpu. I prefer AMD gpus.
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: No
Monitor Resolution: 24 inches, 1920x1080, not changing it.
Additional Comments: I don't care if it's quiet or not because my fans are always full speed. I'm just worried about the cooling.
Why Upgrading: For mobility reason, I'm building a mini-ITX pc.
 
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Abscent

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If your willing to order from NCIX they have some good deals on this week and have a $5 flat shipping fee across Canada, let me know and I will look over the sales to see what we can put together
 
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ClownWalker

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Thanks I'll look into that.
 
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DonnyTechMaster

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I just recently finished my Itx build, and it's a beast for the price (under $500). I used the Bitfenix Prodigy case which has a lot of customization options such as a removable HDD bay and many mounting points. You can check my profile info for my specs if you care. From what I've found, itx builds are great for getting rid of heat quickly due to the small size of the case. However that same small size can work against you because its pretty hard to work inside an itx case.
 
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