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.
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.
 


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.
 


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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