I'm building a HTPC/gaming pc next month, and this will be my first ever pc build, so I want to do it right. Here is my parts list:
(http://pcpartpicker.com/p/vpPNxr) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/vpPNxr/by_merchant/)
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690k) | $219.99 @ Newegg
**CPU Cooler** | [Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-cpu-cooler-h80i) | $84.99 @ Amazon
**Motherboard** | [Asus Maximus VI Impact Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-maximusviimpact) | $220.98 @ SuperBiiz
**Memory** | [G.Skill Sniper Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f31866c9d16gsr) | $153.00 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz7te250bw) | $139.98 @ OutletPC
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st2000dm001) | $84.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st2000dm001) | $69.99 @ NCIX US
**Video Card** | [Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvr928wf3oc3gd) | $216.99 @ Newegg
**Case** | [Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-rc130kkn1) | $34.99 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-120g10650xr) | $69.99 @ Newegg
**Optical Drive** | [Archgon CB-5021-GB Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/archgon-optical-drive-cb5021gb) | $109.99 @ Amazon
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $1390.88
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-22 11:48 EDT-0400 |
I've been reading reviews, and I have a few concerns, 1st, given the size restrictions of a mini itx case, will this build as structured fit/work? Any modifications/suggestions would be appreciated
2nd, am I choosing the best cooling option for a quiet htpc?
3rd, if this setup will work as configured, I am considering trying to purchase the motherboard, and perhaps r9 290x on eBay. As long as the parts are functional, and the warranty is transferable, I'm looking for what you guys think.
(http://pcpartpicker.com/p/vpPNxr) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/vpPNxr/by_merchant/)
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690k) | $219.99 @ Newegg
**CPU Cooler** | [Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-cpu-cooler-h80i) | $84.99 @ Amazon
**Motherboard** | [Asus Maximus VI Impact Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-maximusviimpact) | $220.98 @ SuperBiiz
**Memory** | [G.Skill Sniper Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f31866c9d16gsr) | $153.00 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz7te250bw) | $139.98 @ OutletPC
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st2000dm001) | $84.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st2000dm001) | $69.99 @ NCIX US
**Video Card** | [Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvr928wf3oc3gd) | $216.99 @ Newegg
**Case** | [Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-rc130kkn1) | $34.99 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-120g10650xr) | $69.99 @ Newegg
**Optical Drive** | [Archgon CB-5021-GB Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/archgon-optical-drive-cb5021gb) | $109.99 @ Amazon
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $1390.88
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-22 11:48 EDT-0400 |
I've been reading reviews, and I have a few concerns, 1st, given the size restrictions of a mini itx case, will this build as structured fit/work? Any modifications/suggestions would be appreciated
2nd, am I choosing the best cooling option for a quiet htpc?
3rd, if this setup will work as configured, I am considering trying to purchase the motherboard, and perhaps r9 290x on eBay. As long as the parts are functional, and the warranty is transferable, I'm looking for what you guys think.