$700 mAtx build opinions

ccesarpadilla

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Hey guys any opinions on how to improve this build? Could you guys reccomend a cheap mobo with wifi? Do i need extra fans? Not planning to overclock

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Gc6MK8) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Gc6MK8/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i34160) | $99.99 @ Micro Center
**Motherboard** | [ASRock H97M-ITX/AC Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-h97mitxac) | $79.99 @ Micro Center
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl9d8gbrl) | $59.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex) | $51.89 @ OutletPC
**Video Card** | [MSI GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-gtx9602gd5toc) | $204.99 @ Amazon
**Case** | [Corsair 380T Mini ITX Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-cc9011060ww) | $119.99 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx500m) | $51.08 @ Newegg
| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $702.92
| Mail-in rebates | -$35.00
| **Total** | **$667.92**
| Generated by [PCPartPicker](http://pcpartpicker.com) 2015-02-25 11:51 EST-0500 |
 
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You should get an ITX 960 for an ITX build!

Get a cheaper case and spend the difference on an i5 imo

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.61 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M-ITX/AC Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card ($190.11 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: BitFenix Prodigy (White) Mini ITX Tower Case ($77.99 @ SuperBiiz)...
You should get an ITX 960 for an ITX build!

Get a cheaper case and spend the difference on an i5 imo

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.61 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M-ITX/AC Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card ($190.11 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: BitFenix Prodigy (White) Mini ITX Tower Case ($77.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Antec Basiq Plus 550W 80+ Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $694.57
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-25 12:13 EST-0500
 
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