Mini ITX build compatibility question

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tealfootballgamer

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Hello folks! This is my first time building a Mini-ITX system, and I would like to know if the parts I chose will be able to work well together. Here is what my build may potentially look like: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/tealfootballgame/saved/VVhKHx.

The memory was not included due to the site not having exactly what I wanted, but i will post it here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820313406&cm_re=team_vulcan-_-20-313-406-_-Product.

I also have a couple of other questions. The 750watt Corsair 80+Gold PSU (which is part of my build) is currently on-sale, which is why I selected it. However do I really need a PSU with a value as high as 750 watts based on the shown build?

For my final question..say at the last second I decided to put in a MSI 760GTX itx video card, would the components still be sufficient enough to support the video card? And if so would the 750 watt Corsair PSU be recommended for that card?
 
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All of the parts look pretty good. My only problem is you have way more PSU than you need. You have a really lightweight graphics card and yeah your processor is 100w, but really I don't think you'll need any more than 500w or a 600w TOPS. Secondly I was wondering why the high speed ram? You'll notice no difference, since you're not using it for integrated graphics, in comparison to standard 1333 ram, which I believe I read somewhere that most older AMD processors run better with anyway.

Another note, I noticed that you have a USB wifi adapter. Not sure if you're making this build for LAN parties, but I know when I was tooling my old minibox around I broke a lot of USB drives. If this is the case, I might suggest looking into a PCI wifi card. You don't have to worry about losing the thumb drive, and most of them are really simple nowadays; just pop in the install disk and it updates itself from then on.

EDIT: Also not sure about the cooler fitting.
 
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tealfootballgamer

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I really appreciate your insight gizzard1987! For the high speed ram..I was recommended that, but in all honesty I don't have much of a clue as to what i'm doing. This is the first attempt for myself to build a device. I believe I had a 1333 ram in my build before being suggested another set of ram. Also thank you for the suggesting a lower psu, I had a feeling I was going way overboard haha. Lastly do you have any suggestions as to perhaps a ballpark figure of what i'm looking at as far as the dimensions of the cooler are concerned? Once again thanks for the info:)
 
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Appreciate the feedback! Thank you!:)

Do you have any suggestions as to what the most suitable cooler dimensions would be for my build?

 
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gizzard1987

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LoL Now that I've gotten a good night's sleep, I realized the same thing, I was think it was the noctua cooler for some reason. That cooler should fit, not going to garuntee it 100% because I've never built in that case before. I know my Cooler Master HAF 932 Blue Edition fits anything ;) I think I could fit a whole car radiator in it. As for the RAM suggestions, I'd say anything Kingston or G.Skill. Might want to go without heatsinks on the RAM. They tend to be more for looks anyway; at least until you're at the point of dumping nitro on your board due to EXTREME OC cooling.

Back to the PSU, I'd suggest getting one of the Seasonic 550W Golds. They're amazing for longevity and solid consistency on your power.
 
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