think of going mini itx?

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in thinking of going mini itx can anyone spot a problem with this build

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MSI HD 7970 3072MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card £299.99
Intel Core i7-2700K 3.50GHz (Sandybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor - Retail £239.99
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OCZ Agility 3 120GB 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s Solid State Hard Drive (AGT3-25SAT3-120G) £71.99
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any advice ???
 
Why are you going with a H61 rather than a Z77. Are you not planning on overclocking. If so, why the water cooler, they are not quiet pieces of kit. Especially with 2 fans.

You don't need 750W, 550W-600W will be fine.

I'd get the Crucial M4 rather than the agility. More reliable, as it doesn't use the sandforoce driver.

Do you need 16GB, if it's just for gaming, i suggest 8GB.

Have you got a mouse?
 
Ive got a recent Agility 3 and its been spot on no problems at all.

Curious why you are going Sandybridge over Ivybridge, I picked up 3770k for what you are quoting, especially if you're not overclocking.

If your not overclocking Id question if you even need a custom cooler Ive just installed my 3770 in an FT03 mini with the intel stock cooler and it idles at 30 and maxes at 75.

Personally I would go for the 3770k and a Z77 or if you definitely dont want to OC a H77. Couldnt be happier with mine super fast.

16GB does feel like overkill, Ive got 8 and struggle to use it all but then 640k and all that :-)
 
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