Is this a good build and need help finding the best portable case I can get + a good cooling method

Rpatnode

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So here's the build i currently have and currently ordering. Taking the parts back won't be a problem if i need to swap something out. Also i'm not ordering these all at once but in segments. The case i'm aiming towards for this build is something small and oddly enough portable and yes i do realize the graphics cards i'm putting in here are monsters just hoping for the best portability and a case that won't have my computer fried due to poor air circulation. I've also got a vague understanding of what kind of air circulation i'm looking for.
The CD drive will be a USB drive which is why i left it out.
MotherBoard: $130
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=8528780&sku=A455-1206%20RF

power supply: $69.99 *yes i also realize i'm probably not going to need 900W I just couldn't find any others that were modular and had a bare minimum of 750W*
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1990110&CatId=5435

Processor: $319.99 *note i know id be fine with an i5 but wanted an i7 also know that i may not be using the computer just for gaming but will be gaming as well*
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116941

Graphics card: 2x *note will be sli together* $299.99 each
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127748

Ram: $64.99 each 2x 8gb sticks
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211815

Hardrive $129.99 *for everything that isn't OS and maintenance programs*
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1310560&CatId=139

Solid state drive: $49.99 *for OS and maintenance programs*
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7739486&CatId=5298

Wireless network PCI board $99.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833320173

Operating Software: windows 7 home premium 64-bit $89.88
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5213932&sku=M17-7302

Also i dont know what kind of cooling system would be ideal in this build so i was hoping someone could point me in the right direction.
i'd like to say is that this is my first build so i'm fairly new at this.
 

zared619

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The BitFenix Prodigy is a great case for a small build. I'm also curious to as why you want to SLI over just going for something like a 780. The build here can handle SLI using the cards you want, but I included the 780 because I think you would be better off with it.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($297.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($18.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87MX-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($126.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: PNY XLR8 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($126.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($82.95 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($101.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($489.99 @ NCIX US)
Wireless Network Adapter: Belkin F9L1109-OM 802.11a/b/g/n/ac USB 3.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Prodigy M Arctic White MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($99.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1595.84
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-26 09:31 EST-0500)

EDIT: I included windows and a wireless adapter
 

Rpatnode

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@Soumil I watched the video it helped quite a bit on understanding how it goes together and the case and cooling didn't look bad

@zared619 Thanks for the links as i did not even know pcpartpicker.com existed. I chose the two gtx 760 graphics cards because i thought i'd get better performance coming from 2x 4gb gtx 760 rather than 1 gtx 780 card. If that's not the case then ill probably swap. Also you said you included a wireless adapter does that mean the one i have posted is bad in comparison?
 

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No, the one you selected is great. But it's also $100. I personally think that a usb adapter is better because you can use it on any system very easily.

I think you are confused to as how more VRAM actually helps. The two 4GB 760's are great for multiple monitor set ups. I think you can actually run 5 monitors simultaneously. The 780 will do better in games and can handle 3 monitors easily with its 3GB of VRAM
 

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Alright thanks for clearing that up. I'm probably going to go for the 780 then possibly in a few years if i feel up to it ill add another 780 with sli. So i now have my build so thanks to the both of you!
 

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Glad to help!
 

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