Need Help Building a Mini-ITX Gaming Build

ElderBerries

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Dear Tom's Hardware Builders/Gamers,


So, I still have a week left(Monday I am purchasing the parts) on finding the best build for a Gaming PC in my budget..

All though, My last thread(on another forum) I had the build money Maxed at $1300 However, This time- I am going to throw you guys(or girls) even a lot harder challenge.

The Challenge:

1:Either a AMD or Intel build
2: Either a APU or Dedicated Graphics a must.
3: Must be a Mini-ITX Case.. Prefer the Console feel.
4: Probably the hardest of the rest.. Must be Under $599


I have done some research and found this Newegg Combo.. But, not quite sure if this is a good build. Plus, if I was going to do a APU I would prefer Kaveri.

As per last build, I was asked what games i'd be playing.

Unfortunately, I am pretty simple. I would prefer to play The Elder Scrolls V:Skyrim at Ultra 60 FPS or more at 1920 x 1080. And/or Space Engineers at 60 FPS on Low(this game is so damn demanding it isn't funny)

Thank you for all your help!

TL;DR: $599.99 Gaming PC Build, Must be a Mini-ITX, AMD or Intel, APU or Dedicated GFX, Prefer 60 FPS Skyrim Ultra


Update:
I am not "written in stone" with the $599 price point.. I can bring it as high at $1300 But, that is without any peripherals etc.. But, if it means a better system.

Up to what you all think is best.. Just, want the best value/fps as possible in a small form factor.
 
Solution
i5 and Radeon 270
i doubt it will deliver 60+ at ultra though...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H81M-ITX Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270 2GB Video Card ($178.60 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case ($44.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($19.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $596.55
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-19 20:41 EDT-0400)
 
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FractalDesignCore

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+1 this is the best hes gonna do. But not ultra at 60fps.
 

combine1237

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270 was slightly better than my old 7870 and it ran skyrim with light visual mods 60fps easy.

My take even though its over budget.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H81M-ITX Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($61.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270 2GB Video Card ($178.60 @ Newegg)
Case: Silverstone RVZ01B Mini ITX Desktop Case ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Silverstone Strider Gold 450W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $643.55
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-19 20:48 EDT-0400)
 

ElderBerries

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I am not "written in stone" with the $599 price point.. I can bring it as high at $1300 But, that is without any peripherals etc.. But, if it means a better system.

Up to what you all think is best.. Just, want the best value/fps as possible in a small form factor.
 

combine1237

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H81M-ITX Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($61.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($327.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case ($44.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $772.94
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-19 21:02 EDT-0400)

The 280x with a gb of extra vram would help you alot if you plan to mod skyrim with textures and enbs.