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What is the absolute smallest build that can fit my requirements?

rajlego

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I'm fine with either ddr3l or ddr3 normal though the latter would preferable since I have extra. I'm okay with an i5 around 65w though higher is cool to (if you think an i3 would be better I can live with that). I don't mind m.2 SSD though 2.5 inch is better since I have one already. I wanted to use this GPU since it is the best for the size. PSU no preference and cooler no preference either. Wireless is a requirement. Case is the problem. I want something smaller than a PS4, preferably the smallest possible while still having decent cooling,
 
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570S 2.9GHz Quad-Core Processor ($184.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG C1 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85N PHOENIX-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($148.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Silverstone ML07B HTPC Case ($67.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Silverstone Strider Gold 450W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply ($88.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $710.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-12 12:15 EDT-0400
Case is larger than a PS4 but any smaller wouldn't allow for the 750 ti.
 

What about the ML06-E? Would that work? If not, why not?
 


It might but that cpu cooler won't fit.