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GrimShifter

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I'm looking to build my first computer after doing some research and watching some builds I've come up with this setup for gaming. I would like to play games on or close to highest settings at 1080p. I was wondering if there were some things that i should upgrade and maybe some things I should downgrade.

Case: BitFenix Prodigy mini-ITX ($69.99)
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K ($229.970
MotherBoard: Asus Maximus VI Impact ($209.99) or Gigabyte Z78N-wifi ($134.99)
RAM: 8 GB G.Skill AEGIS DDR3 1600 ($75.99)
GPU: PNY Enthusiast Edition GeForce GTX770 ($309.99)
Storage: SSD: PNY XLR8 PRO 240GB ($129.99) or Seagate 600 240GB ($150)
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 7200RPM ($59.99)
PSU: Corsair Pro 650W 80+ Gold ($79.99)
ODD: bluray with dvd rewrite ($42.99)
CPU Cooler:

here's the build in pcpartpicker:
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I'm not sure what cooler to use and which ones may fit on the board. Should I even be trying to build a mini-ITX or should I just go full size ATX. Do you have better suggestions for cases? I'm used to using laptops so I've always had built in wifi and was wondering if I get a MotherBoard without wifi whats the best way to get it?
 
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You can get a wireless adapter (TP-Link and Asus make good ones.) to plug into a USB port or PCI slot. The rest are really good picks and you should have no issues playing in 1080p. Full ATXs are great if you want more than one video card or tons of added hardware. I'm not too familiar with CPU coolers but find a low-profile one like this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835220058

remember to just follow your budget. i'm sure you've already looked at micro-ATX but just make sure the mobo you pick will be able to use that great CPUs overclock capabilities.

nice build!
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Jeremy Dermen

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You can get a wireless adapter (TP-Link and Asus make good ones.) to plug into a USB port or PCI slot. The rest are really good picks and you should have no issues playing in 1080p. Full ATXs are great if you want more than one video card or tons of added hardware. I'm not too familiar with CPU coolers but find a low-profile one like this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835220058

remember to just follow your budget. i'm sure you've already looked at micro-ATX but just make sure the mobo you pick will be able to use that great CPUs overclock capabilities.

nice build!
 
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