Mini-ITX Build PSU suggestions

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mjranew

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This is my current build for my Mini-ITX Gaming PC. I currently have a Solid Gear 750 watt PSU 80+ Bronze that is not modular. Will I have issues fitting it into the case? http://www.amazon.com/Solid-Gear-SDGR-750E-ATX12V-EPS12V/dp/B00E0NWGS2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1404847023&sr=8-1&keywords=solid+gear+750w

Should I get a modular PSU to help with cable management? Will everything fit properly? Any other suggestions for the build?

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/6XzM4D
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/6XzM4D/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($314.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120M 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z97I-PLUS Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($156.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate 600 Series 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($134.17 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($114.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X Video Card ($369.99 @ TigerDirect)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case ($42.99 @ Mwave)
Total: $1268.11
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
 
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In that case a modular PSU is definitely an advantage as the cables will hang down. It's not mandatory though, and you can solve some of the problems presented by using cable ties etc to tie up all of the lose cables. It's definitely a good idea to do this well, as much of the appeal of an ITX build can be it's portability and moving it around could cause cables to end up stuck in fans.

In general it's a pretty solid build, though I'd raise a few points-
Conventional wisdom says that i5>i7 for gaming builds as the gains aren't worth the cost. If you have additional uses then this point becomes less relevant.
I have never heard of Solid Gear, which isn't a good sign. It's certainly a lower quality unit, though quite how bad is pure speculation. Given the cost of everything else, I have no idea why you'd go cheap here, as it may put everything else at risk.
 
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mjranew

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I already own the i7-4770k, so that is why i'm using it.

I've used the Solid Gear PSU for a while with no issues, the only one being cable management.

There is currently a modular 450w Corsair 80+ Gold unit on sale for 30 bucks. Should I jump on that or just wait and see if I need it?

 
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