Downgrading to mini itx case for skylake build, advise welcome

NakedWithSocks

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Hello all, I am upgrading my current rig but want to put it into a mini itx case. I want to upgrade to skylake and I would like if someone could look at what i have or suggest something better. I already have a graphics card (gtx 760), power supply (750w) and a 3.5" 1t hardrive with windows 10. I usually play games like CSGO and ARMA 3. I would like to keep it around $600. I was wondering if heat would be a problem or if the cpu cooler would work fine.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mRwzqs
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mRwzqs/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($263.48 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG C7 40.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z170I GAMING PRO AC Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($186.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($47.89 @ OutletPC)
Case: Inwin 901 Mini ITX Tower Case ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $668.34
 
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I believe the I5 2300 the recommended specs ask for, in Arma 3, is quite a bit slower then the I3 6100. So as far as that game goes you should be gravy no matter what skylake CPU you get.

d3th5150

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If your not overclocking, Asrock has an H170 board that is $90 for the one with Wifi I believe.

I got the one without Wifi an paired it with and I3-6100, 8gb ddr4 and a 750 ti. I can even run Fallout 4 Medium to High settings with 60 fps.

Side note that I5 for CS:GO is way too much. Hell even a dual core Pentium will max CS:GO.
 

NakedWithSocks

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I know it maybe a little overkill for CSGO but i was more worried about arma 3 running well. I can run it now but only at like 20 fps.
 

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I believe the I5 2300 the recommended specs ask for, in Arma 3, is quite a bit slower then the I3 6100. So as far as that game goes you should be gravy no matter what skylake CPU you get.
 
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