System Build List $650 -- seeking advice

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Hi guys,

So I am looking to build a white CPU case with blue theme box for my son. No overclocking or funny business. I've budgeted $650 and whatever I can pillage from a 2012 Dell Inspiron including:

1Hard Drive, 1TB, S3, 7.2K, SGT-PHAR 6G

I3-3240, 3.4, 2C, L1, L

DUAL IN-LINE MEMORY MODULE, 4G, 1600, 256X64, 8, 240, 2RX8

Full Dell List Not That It Matters

Honestly, I'm not sure with a $650 build whether I should keep the proc/ram/mobo/PSU or toss it. I figure I'll keep the hard drive as I don't need much in that direction.

Moving on, I have my eye on this case:

NZXT No Power Supply ATX Mid Tower Case Cases CA-S340W-W1

So I have some random parts and roughly $580 to go on new stuff. I want a blue theme with blue LED's / parts / etc as much as possible.

Thanks so much -- I really appreciate the advice.
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($103.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-HD3 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($53.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.75 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB FTW ACX Video Card ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Node 804 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX XTR 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($73.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GS40N DVD/CD Writer ($31.91 @ Mwave)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.95 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre Pro LED 56.2 CFM 120mm Fan ($12.43 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre Pro LED 56.2 CFM 120mm Fan ($12.43 @ NCIX US)
Total: $707.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-15 23:21 EDT-0400

Disc drive and LEDs can be dropped to lower the price. Alternatively you can buy a cheaper, low quality case.
 
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Firstly, thanks, Icarus for the advice and help. This will be mostly for games and a little bit of Microsoft Office, web browsing, etc...

Is there something wrong with the NZXT case that I liked? I have a Fractal R5 for my main desktop and love their work, but I really want something white for him.

This is not a laptop -- sorry didn't mean to give that impression. The DELL that I'm pillaging is a desktop and so is this of course. Thanks!!!
 
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Personally IMO, and I think you would agree, the Fractal micro ATX case would be better than the NZXT. It has great cable management and spaces for your son's LED fans (which I think are a waste of money, but I digress).
 
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What do you think about these few tweaks?

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/BK4f4D


Component Selection Price
CPU

Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor
$118.00 Buy
Motherboard

Gigabyte GA-H97M-HD3 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
$76.98 Buy
Memory

G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory
$62.99 Buy
Storage

Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
$49.99 Buy
Video Card

EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB FTW ACX Video Card
$149.99 Buy
Case

Corsair Air 240 MicroATX Mid Tower Case
$89.99 Buy
Power Supply

SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply
$84.98 Buy
Case Fan

BitFenix Spectre Pro LED 56.2 CFM 120mm Fan
$14.15 Buy

BitFenix Spectre Pro LED 56.2 CFM 120mm Fan
 
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Thanks tea-urchin. I'll swap these in -- going to order soon. I don't mind spending a bit more on a case; I appreciate it's silly but I figure a case will stick around with me a lot longer than the rest of the parts.

Here's the list -- any final comments really appreciated:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/dNHmjX

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($118.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-HD3 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($76.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($62.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 285 2GB WINDFORCE 2X Video Card ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair Air 240 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($65.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre Pro LED 56.2 CFM 120mm Fan ($14.15 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre Pro LED 56.2 CFM 120mm Fan ($14.15 @ Amazon)
Total: $682.23
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-16 18:00 EDT-0400
 
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