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Hi, I just want to know your opinions about my ''will have'' rig:

CPU AMD A8 7600
Mobo FM2+ ITX
Case Mini ITX
GPU GTX 660

I wont overclock it. Which motherboard should I get? I dont want to render videos or heavy gaming.
Ive tried i7 but I didnt want it so sold it. I want a strong PC but not so strong and expensive D:
 
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voltoid27
Sounds like a good idea, just make sure you don't buy it if you don't need to :)

I get the "enough power" thing, I'm getting by with a single core Athlon 64, truth be told. (Let the mockery commence, lol). In the case of using the IGP to play LoL, you made a good decision with the 7600.

Regarding the case, it only supports coolers up to 65mm or a whopping 2.5" tall. I watched a few unboxing videos of Kaveri APU's and the stock cooler looks WAY too tall. The SilenX EFZ-100HA2 is 56mm tall and costs $13. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835226048
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I recommend this motherboard:
http://pcpartpicker.com/mr/amazon/gigabyte-motherboard-gaf2a88xnwifi
It's miniITX, supports the latest Kaveri APU's, and has built-in Wi-Fi, which is always a good thing.

Also, I think you could and should change your CPU to one without integrated graphics, since you're using discrete graphics anyway. I suggest getting an Athlon X4 750K. It's $27 cheaper and will perform slightly better. Also, I would suggest getting an R9 270 instead of a GTX 660, since they are a lot faster, cheaper, and consume less than 10% more power than a 660. If you already have the GTX 660, ignore the previous sentence :)
 
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rumbleru

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That Gigabyte mobo is my best option. However some people in Amazon say it ''may'' run Kaveris without updating the BIOS. My solution to that is to buy a cheap used FM2 processor in ebay and update the bios.

I dont really want a strong PC, because when I finished Dead Rising 3 and Watch Dogs with the i7 I thought and now what? It feels stupid having a powerful i7 for no reason. I decided to stick to not so strong processors that can handle mid- high end graphics card. That build is perfect for me.

So my idea is putting back the GTX 660 to my rig when GTA V, Dead Island 2, Dying Light ,The Evil Within come out. Until then I will only play League of Legends which with the a8 7600 I can run it on ultra with 50-60 fps.

Anyway good answer though. Now I need a cpu cooler to fit into the cooler master 120 advanced case. Will the amd
stock cooler be fine?
 
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voltoid27

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Sounds like a good idea, just make sure you don't buy it if you don't need to :)

I get the "enough power" thing, I'm getting by with a single core Athlon 64, truth be told. (Let the mockery commence, lol). In the case of using the IGP to play LoL, you made a good decision with the 7600.

Regarding the case, it only supports coolers up to 65mm or a whopping 2.5" tall. I watched a few unboxing videos of Kaveri APU's and the stock cooler looks WAY too tall. The SilenX EFZ-100HA2 is 56mm tall and costs $13. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835226048
 
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