corsair 380t build help

derricklim

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Aug 3, 2015
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Hello peeps, this is my first post so be gentle alright?
Im quite new in pc building, so i have some questions.
This is my build currently: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/BdkxvK
As you can see, there is still no motherboard. Please tell me some recommendations and a good motherboard. Budget for the mobo should be around $150.
Any opinions and advice would be appreciated.
Thanks!!
 

davidarad02

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($18.75 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z97I-PLUS Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($152.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($61.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($102.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($331.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 380T Mini ITX Tower Case ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($58.50 @ Newegg)
Total: $1128.48
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-03 10:19 EDT-0400

I've added/changed 4 things:
1. I added an Asus z97i-plus, which is a solid mini-itx motherboard for your budget.
2. I deleted the m.2 drive, as good mini itx motherboard that have m.2 are rare, and expensive.
3. I added a cooler for slight overclocking.
4. I changed the PSU to a MUCH better one.
 

davidarad02

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its not that the amount of power is bad, its just that it's not up to par in terms of quality...