Need critique first time Mini ITX build

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davidn272007

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I've never built a pc before but I've done research and am eager to build. After many months of researching, thinking, and asking friends who have built gaming pc in the past I've come up with my list.

My goal is to build a budget friendly gaming rig thats quiet and cool thats able to handle the latest games without too much trouble that will last me a few years all the while being small and efficient. (yes I know thats a lot to ask for a first timer)

Some of the parts like SSD,HDD, and RAM I bought earlier this year because they seemed to be good prices, but if you think there's a better parts for cheaper I'm still able to return them.

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/aznthunder/saved/42Du

I'm new to this so go easy on me, but any help is appreciated!
 
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Looks good only change I would make is to get a cheaper case fan, maybe around $10. Other than that the GPU you currently have is good enough to run modern games, but in a few years you will probably need to upgrade.
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This gies you a better CPU for only $20 more. The stock cooler should be just fine since there is no overclocking involved.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus H81I-PLUS Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($76.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (Purchased For $68.99)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk (Purchased For $77.00)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $79.99)
Video Card: HIS Radeon HD 6850 1GB Video Card (Purchased For $0.00)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case ($44.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-S12A PWM 120mm Fan ($23.76 @ Amazon)
Total: $611.50
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-13 18:10 EDT-0400)
 
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The efficiency will be the same, and corsair's power supplies are quiet. I've been using a CX430 for 2-3 years without a problem now.
 
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I would go with this build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($44.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (Purchased For $68.99)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk (Purchased For $77.00)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $79.99)
Video Card: HIS Radeon HD 6850 1GB Video Card (Purchased For $0.00)
Case: Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $495.93
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-13 18:16 EDT-0400)

The A8 is mainly for compact builds or HTPC as the processor is a x4-750k with integrated graphics. The FX 6300 is a lot more powerful and better for gaming. You could also go with an intel core i3 if you plan to upgrade later on to an i5 or i7, but if you go with the fx 6300 you can upgrade to a 8320 or 8350.
 
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He needs a Mini ITX computer
 
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I would not recommend the CX series. They used cheap capacitors and can start to have issues after a while, especially if they get hot. When they first started coming out they were a great budget option, but then started failing. I had a few fail(a cx430 was among them) after about a year in systems I had built.
 
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Oh wow I totally missed the title lol

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock B85M-ITX Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (Purchased For $68.99)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk (Purchased For $77.00)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $79.99)
Video Card: HIS Radeon HD 6850 1GB Video Card (Purchased For $0.00)
Case: BitFenix Prodigy (Black) Mini ITX Tower Case ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec TruePower Classic 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Cooler Master R4-L2R-20AC-GP 69.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($6.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $637.92
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-13 18:43 EDT-0400)
 
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I wouldn't worry about it if you don't plan to overclock and have good airflow.
 
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Ok based off the comments I've made changes to the CPU and motherboard and I removed the aftermarket CPU cooler. Right now I'm still looking at the PSU so for now its still the same.

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/aznthunder/saved/42T8

I was planning on reusing a GPU that I bought about a year and half ago because from research its still seem sufficient, but do you think it'll still be good enough for a few more years?

 
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Looks good only change I would make is to get a cheaper case fan, maybe around $10. Other than that the GPU you currently have is good enough to run modern games, but in a few years you will probably need to upgrade.
 
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