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All I really created this post for was opinions. If you can make it cheaper while keeping the color scheme, feel free! Another thing, do any of you know some good 60% mechanical keyboards?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($198.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG C7 40.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($37.38 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI B150I GAMING PRO AC Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($109.69 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: GeIL SUPER LUCE 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow UV400 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($61.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1060 6GB Dual Video Card ($289.44 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define Nano S Mini ITX Desktop Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: NZXT HALE82 V2 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($67.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($88.88 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Dell P2217H 21.5" 60Hz Monitor ($188.99 @ Best Buy)
Mouse: Corsair Sabre RGB Wired Optical Mouse ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1270.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-25 19:48 EDT-0400
 
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No worries. I understand on the cooling, its hard finding good looking white gear without insane prices.

I like the http://prnt.sc/caiu69. The blue breaks up the monotone nature of shades of gray without detracting from the white theme. I'd almost say go Blue, Black, White but you'd need to reverse the print colors on the black keys which would end up...
I'd ditch out the Cryorig C7, it got mediocre reviews and unless you really need a low profile cooler its just not worth it. Since you have a white color theme, I'd go with the Cryorig H5 Universal. Its serious overkill for what you're doing but it'll fit in the case and has a white cap. Otherwise you could go with an H7 but its black capped. If you're going to go with an aftermarket cooler, you might want to consider going to a K series CPU and a Z series board and have the option of overclocking it.

$10 more will get you a Samsung 750 Evo, better drive and since you're mounting it in the back of the case the color of the drive doesn't matter.

The NZXT PSU is a midrange bronze PSU at just under a gold PSU price. I'd seriously consider something like an EVGA GS 550w and go without the color scheme on that. The NZXT isn't bad, but its not great.

As for the keyboard, so I'm clear, you're looking for a 10 keyless right?
If you want LEDs, check out the Corsair K65 RGB. They have 3 versions. The normal RGB, thats an older design (but better key layout in my opinion). The Lux, new key layout, USB pass through. And the quickfire, basically the LUX but with a shorter mechanical actuation on the key switch.

If you want just a normal keyboard without any LEDs or onboard functions, check out WASD. Quality keyboard but with zero bling.
 
Thanks! I was looking at the GS (and the G2) but I decided to strictly stick to the color scheme, and I'm on a budget... I'll take the SSD, as I can see the benefit in that, but I think I'm going to stay with the HALE82.

Also, about the cooler, I think I might stay with the C7. I want something low profile, and I didn't want the stock cooler. I don't like the bigger coolers as much as I like a bit of a cleaner open look.

The other option for me is the H55, but that's a bit too much for this processor. And of course, my budget limits me.

If you're wondering, I'm on my friends account.. sorry. xD

 
Here is GTX1070 Build with bigger monitor.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($198.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus B150M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2800 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow UV400 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card ($424.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design FD-CA-CORE-3300-BL ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($88.88 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VX248H 24.0" 60Hz Monitor ($144.81 @ Amazon)
Total: $1244.61
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-26 01:59 EDT-0400

I am not good at choosing budget mouse and keyboard.
 


No worries. I understand on the cooling, its hard finding good looking white gear without insane prices.

I like the http://prnt.sc/caiu69. The blue breaks up the monotone nature of shades of gray without detracting from the white theme. I'd almost say go Blue, Black, White but you'd need to reverse the print colors on the black keys which would end up looking odd.
 
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I'm sorry to say this but I think I'm good.. XD
 


Thanks for the input! That was my favorite as well.
This is a pretty good time, since my laptop is in a suicidal death loop of restarting and lagging, so.. Thanks! XD
Ill set you as the solution asap. XD
 


Cool, glad I could help. Have fun with the build!