I'm trying to build my first computer. Can anyone with experience look my build over before I order my parts.
[PCPartPicker part list](LINK ) / [Price breakdown by merchant](LINK /)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor](LINK ) | $317.85 @ OutletPC
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](LINK ) | $28.98 @ OutletPC
**Motherboard** | [Asus Z97I-PLUS Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard](LINK ) | $148.99 @ SuperBiiz
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory](LINK ) | $109.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](LINK ) | $104.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](LINK ) | $44.99 @ Best Buy
**Video Card** | [MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card](LINK ) | $329.99 @ Newegg
**Case** | [Fractal Design Node 304 Mini ITX Tower Case](LINK ) | $79.99 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](LINK ) | $59.88 @ OutletPC
| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1288.65
| Mail-in rebates | -$63.00
| **Total** | **$1225.65**
| Generated by [PCPartPicker](LINK ) 2015-03-15 09:17 EDT-0400 |

I changed to the same power except to the 750w version. It was about 15 dollars less on Amazon for some reason

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Posted by LEASTBAY

Member since Aug 2007

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Posted on 3/15/15 at 8:21 am to Dr.Funke

I like it. I have a full tower though. Never did a mini.

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Posted by NC17

Member since Feb 2010

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Posted on 3/15/15 at 8:29 am to Dr.Funke

Looks like that power supply is bigger than the case.

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Posted by BadMrKnuckuls

Member since Oct 2011

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Posted on 3/15/15 at 9:27 am to Dr.Funke

what purpose are you building for?

The form factor is more typical for an HTPC, in which case this build is overkill. The GPU screams gaming rig, which can be done in a mini-ITX form factor, it's just a bit unusual. People tend to like the extra room in a full ATX setup for gaming rigs

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Posted by VABuckeye

Naples, FL

Member since Dec 2007

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Posted on 3/15/15 at 10:27 am to Dr.Funke

quote:
anyone here build computers

Yes, plenty of us. I'm sure ILikeLSU will be along soon to critique your build.

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Posted by subotic

Member since Dec 2012

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Posted on 3/15/15 at 11:42 am to Dr.Funke

Looks good to me. I built a something very similar (smaller budget) for my first rig and I used the ITX Prodigy case. It's a tight fit but isn't that every guy's dream?

Really though, I'm glad I went small form factor. It was a challenging test of nerve for a beginner but I got through it without damaging any components.

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Posted by Meauxjeaux

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Posted on 3/15/15 at 12:53 pm to Dr.Funke

No monitor, keyboard, mouse, DVD? Or do you already have that?

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Posted by diddydirtyAubie

Bozeman

Member since Dec 2010

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Posted on 3/15/15 at 1:26 pm to Dr.Funke

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**Total** | **$1225.65**

Seems like you could just go buy one for that amount.

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Posted by Asgard Device

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Member since Apr 2011

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Posted on 3/15/15 at 9:33 pm to Dr.Funke

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I'm trying to build my first computer. Can anyone with experience look my build over before I order my parts.

Assuming it is within your budget and you were going for small form-factor it seems you already know your stuff. Fortunately the learning curve on PC building is easy to climb.

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