Can any of you fine gentlemen scan my build before I pull the trigger?

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Hi gents,

Ive been laptop gaming for the past 5-6 years and it's been about 10 years since I built my last machine so I'm very much out of the loop with regards components etc. Here is the build I'm close to pulling the trigger on:

My basket at Overclockers UK:

Total: £854.87
(includes shipping: £0.00)
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The main thing I am needing advice about is the case. I like the look of these micro cases but I genuinely have no clue if what I'm buying would fit. Any suggestions here?

I'll be buying windows and I have mouse/screen already.

Thanks in advance!
 
I would add an SSD for the OS.
As for the case I wouldn't go for a micro case if you're intending to game, the heat exchange would be difficult to manage.
Andi.
 
I'd go for a better PSU than what you spec'd. The builder series from Corsair is very low end.

As for the case - style and personal preference is very important. Go for something you really like the look of?

Do you want LEDs?
Do you subtle?
Do you want gaming style?
Do you want elegance?
Do you want bling?
 
Cheers, hadn't considered heat management when looking at the micro cases. That was the kind of advice I was needing. Just opted for a larger case.

Switched around the PSU's so now I've got a EVGA G2. People seem to be saying good things about it.

Will leave the SSHD as it was getting dangerously close to 1K, keep the Mrs happy.

Cheers boys, will probably go ahead with the following build now.

My basket at Overclockers UK:

Total: £924.90
(includes shipping: £0.00)
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My basket at Overclockers UK:

Total: £940.86
(includes shipping: £0.00)
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SSD included. Won't feel snappy without one. You'll likely be left wondering why a lot of things are still so slow with a modern CPU, 10 years on.

The top part of the RAM heatsink can be unscrewed if needed to fit with the cooler, but if you use slots 2 and 4 I don't think there'll be any need.

Even a good 450W PSU would be fine for this system.
 
You're going to need a Windows license too. But that motherboard is anything but micro. If you want a small PC look at the ITX form factor motherboards and Silverstone and Cougar ITX cases.


My basket at Overclockers UK:

Total: £1,085.90
(includes shipping: £0.00)
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