Micro ATX Gaming Build Recommendations ($1200 budget)

mann2jd

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Hello Everyone,

This will be my second PC build and I am looking for recommendations on my parts list. My budget is around $1200 and I will be using it almost entirely for gaming. I also live very close to the Microcenter in Michigan. Before making any decisions I just wanted to throw what I put together out there and get opinions on alternate parts you may suggest. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mNM4K8
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mNM4K8/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i GTX 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($104.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Asus H97I-PLUS Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($102.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($87.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($146.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($309.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 250D Mini ITX Tower Case ($69.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair CSM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($86.87 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($17.78 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1127.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-29 23:18 EST-0500
 
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Assuming it's 1080p, there's no reason to get more than this


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M-ITX/AC Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($88.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($87.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($146.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($309.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 250D Mini ITX Tower Case ($69.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold...

mann2jd

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Sorry, I should have specified this in the first post. I will be using it in my living room and connecting it to my 55'' samsung. I have fallen out of FPS so I don't require a mouse and keyboard and will instead be using a 360 controller from the couch.
 

CTurbo

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This would be way better unless you are using a 60hz 1080p monitor.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M-ITX/AC Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($88.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($87.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($146.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($459.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 250D Mini ITX Tower Case ($69.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($17.78 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1091.48
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-29 23:45 EST-0500
 

CTurbo

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Assuming it's 1080p, there's no reason to get more than this


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M-ITX/AC Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($88.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($87.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($146.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($309.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 250D Mini ITX Tower Case ($69.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($17.78 @ OutletPC)
Total: $941.48
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-29 23:48 EST-0500
 
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mann2jd

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It is 1080p, sorry for the delay I had to run downstairs to double check. I did have a question regarding the cpu cooler. I had originally gone with a corsair water cooler as I read that the inside of the micro atx cases have a harder time dissipating the heat due to the cramped compartment. Would you recommend using the stock cooler or go for the corsair?

I like the psu a lot btw.