UATX or MITX LAN gaming/HTPC

Ok guys, I am looking to build a LAN machine that I can also use as a HTPC while at home base.

> Budget: 600 USD Had Budget.

> OS: I have a copy of Win7 Ultimate.

> Size restrictions, i do have one the space where the system will reside while at home is 11" tall so the case will have to be a cube configuration with a max height of ≈9.5" to allow for fan exhaust head space.

Let me know what y'all think, of mine or share your own options. Thanks alot.

Here are the Three options that i have come up with.

Intel: #1 this build would be using some older used parts.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/4ck623
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/4ck623/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-870 2.93Ghz Quad-Core Processor ($50.00)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L9i 57.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.99 @ Mwave)
Motherboard: MSI H55M-E33 Micro ATX LGA1156 Motherboard ($90.00)
Memory: PNY Optima 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($74.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($53.00)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($30.00)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 270 2GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($100.00)
Case: Silverstone SG02B-F-USB3.0 (Black) MicroATX Desktop Case ($79.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $581.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-08 11:19 EDT-0400


#2 this build would be using all new parts.

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

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI H81I Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($66.99 @ Mwave)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($53.00)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($30.00)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 270 2GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($100.00)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 450W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($75.99 @ Mwave)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $565.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-08 11:35 EDT-0400

AMD: this build would be using all new parts

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

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($106.02 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L9a 57.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($43.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($44.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($76.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($53.00)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($30.00)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 270 2GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($100.00)
Case: Thermaltake Urban SD1 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($82.14 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $594.10
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-08 11:37 EDT-0400