First ever PC/Mini ITX build, thoughts?

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Hi all,

I'm going to be building my first Mini ITX PC in a few weeks and I thought I should present my part list and see what you guys think I should or shouldn't change. Let me know.

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($269.00 @ Centre Com)
CPU Cooler: Arctic Cooling Alpine 11 Plus Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($23.99 @ Mwave Australia)
Motherboard: MSI H97I AC Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($96.00 @ IJK)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($70.00 @ IJK)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card ($299.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: Cooler Master HAF Stacker 915R Mini ITX Tower Case ($79.00 @ Umart)
Power Supply: Antec Basiq 350W ATX Power Supply ($42.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Total: $1027.99

Thanks in advance!
 
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CPU - If not overclocking, the i5-4460 is the better choice. You won't miss the 100MHz and will save on the budget.
CPU COOLER - Not needed if not overclocking.
MB - I prefer the Gigabyte.
SSD - Added one.
CASE - Changed to the Elite 130
PSU - XFX or Seasonic. 550w will cover a "large" GPU like the GTX 970 / 980 or R9 290.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($254.99 @ Mwave Australia)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.00 @ Umart)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($90.00 @ IJK)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State...
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CPU - If not overclocking, the i5-4460 is the better choice. You won't miss the 100MHz and will save on the budget.
CPU COOLER - Not needed if not overclocking.
MB - I prefer the Gigabyte.
SSD - Added one.
CASE - Changed to the Elite 130
PSU - XFX or Seasonic. 550w will cover a "large" GPU like the GTX 970 / 980 or R9 290.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($254.99 @ Mwave Australia)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.00 @ Umart)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($90.00 @ IJK)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card ($297.00 @ Centre Com)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case ($58.00 @ IJK)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($99.00 @ PLE Computers)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($19.00 @ IJK)
Total: $1065.99
 
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