Need Assistance - First time (Gaming) PC build

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PhreshAus

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Currently about to build my first ever (gaming) pc build.
After a few tips;

- Is it okay to have a micro-atx mobo when I am planning to get a mid-tower case?
- also, what is the main difference between the MSI GTX 1060 6gb and the Asus Dual GTX 1060 - 6gb?
- Is it better to get M.2 memory or an SSD?

Thanks a lot for any help!

Build looks like:
CPU: i5 7600k
Mobo: Asus z270M-Plus (M-ATX)
RAM: 2x8gb DDR4-2400 Ram
Memory: Intel 600p 128gb M.2 SSD
GPU: Asus Dual GTX 1060-O6gb
CPU Cooler: Hyper 212 LED 12cm Fan
Case: Phanteks Eclipse P400 Case
PSU: Corsair CX500 (80+ Bronze)
 
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Isokolon
- doesn't matter if MSI or ASUS, all 2-fan 1060s perform the same.
- the Hyper 212 will be too weak if you're looking to overclock the 7600k. It can cool the 7600k at stock speed. If you're looking to overclock a bit, I'd opt for a Cryorig H5 or a Noctua U12S.
Apart from the 212 I'd get a Cryorig H7, they're usually roughly the same price but the H7 has no ram interference, cools better, quieter and isn't such a pain to mount.
- an M.2 drive is even faster than a sata ssd. However I personally find Sata SSDs are pretty fast already.
- timeconsumers statement concerning PSUs is right. Cx500 is pretty terrible.
The suggested PSUs alongside Super Flower Golden Green / Platinum King would be better choices.
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1) Yes, it's fine.
2) Unsure without knowing the model of the MSI. Aftermarket cards usually have a few small differences like the cooler and the parts used in the VRMs but in general they should perform about the same.
3) For the average user it doesn't make much difference and won't really be noticeable. http://pcpartpicker.com/product/KXkwrH/crucial-mx300-275gb-m2-2280-solid-state-drive-ct275mx300ssd4 is a good deal on a m.2 in $/Gb.
4) Don't get the Corsair CX500. The CX550M is much higher quality, along with the Seasonic S12II, XFX TS, and EVGA B2 for budget power supplies.
 
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Isokolon

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- doesn't matter if MSI or ASUS, all 2-fan 1060s perform the same.
- the Hyper 212 will be too weak if you're looking to overclock the 7600k. It can cool the 7600k at stock speed. If you're looking to overclock a bit, I'd opt for a Cryorig H5 or a Noctua U12S.
Apart from the 212 I'd get a Cryorig H7, they're usually roughly the same price but the H7 has no ram interference, cools better, quieter and isn't such a pain to mount.
- an M.2 drive is even faster than a sata ssd. However I personally find Sata SSDs are pretty fast already.
- timeconsumers statement concerning PSUs is right. Cx500 is pretty terrible.
The suggested PSUs alongside Super Flower Golden Green / Platinum King would be better choices.
 
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