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New Mini ATX Computer Build Advice!

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System Name Matt's Special
Processor AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition AM3 3.4 GHz
Motherboard ASUS M4N72-E SLI
Cooling Zalman CNPS9900A-LED PWM
Memory Corsair Dominator XMS2 4GB (2X2GB) DDR2 1066 MHz Dual-Channel Kit
Video Card(s) Sapphire Radeon HD 4890 Vapor-X 1GB GDDR5
Storage Samsung SpinPoint F3 1TB 7200RPM
Display(s) Samsung SyncMaster P2070 20" 1600x900 LCD Monitor
Case Thermaltake WinGo V7000
Audio Device(s) VIA High Definition Audio
Power Supply OCZ StealthXStream 600W
Software Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit
Hi guys, it's been a very long time since I last built a computer (as you can tell by my system specs of my computer) as I have been using a laptop. But seeing as I have the funds for it now I am very excited to be building a mini atx computer! My budget is £1000 and I already have mouse and keyboard and will be getting a 1080P monitor very soon as well! Here is my final build tell me what you guys think:

Case: BitFenix Prodigy M - http://www.shop.bt.com/products/bitfenix-prodigy-m-micro-atx-cube-dual-fan-ps2-psu-5-x-pci-usb3-black-9KFY.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ppc product search&utm_campaign=Components and Storage - Cases, Cooling and Power - Cases

Motherboard: Asus Maximus VII Gene Z97 - http://www.ebuyer.com/641559-asus-m...150-hdmi-8-channel-audio-matx-90mb0i30-m0eay0

CPU: Intel Core i7 4790K - http://www.ebuyer.com/645546-intel-...1150-8mb-l3-cache-retail-boxed-bx80646i74790k

GPU: EVGA Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 SuperClocked - http://www.ebuyer.com/509683-evga-g...cooler-2gb-gddr5-dual-dvi-hdmi-02g-p4-2774-kr

RAM: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2X8GB) DDR3 1600MHz Dual-Channel Kit - http://www.ebuyer.com/509510-corsair-16gb-ddr3-1600mhz-vengeance-kit-intel-haswell-cmy16gx3m2a1600c9

PSU: Corsair AX 760W Fully Modular 80+ Platinum - http://www.ebuyer.com/410042-corsair-ax-760w-fully-modular-80-platinum-power-supply-cp-9020045-uk

Total Price: £979.39

Also can I use this for wireless for my motherboard? Do I need antennas or do I just insert it into the mini pcie 2.0 slot and I am ready to go? http://www.uc-solutions.co.uk/produ...reless-AC-7260-Network-adapter?prodid=1427815
 
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Are you planning to re-use the Zalman 9900? It is a very good cooler, and keeps my 3770k temps very low on a 4.1Ghz overclock. I just haven't seen anything on how well it will cool a 4790K since they operate even higher, so it will be good to see what it's capable of!
 
What is a USB interface? Can you link me one and is my build a good one?

I think they were refering to a USB wireless adapter, like this USB 3.0 one:

http://www.amazon.co_uk/dp/B00BKFYJX8/?tag=tec053-21

If you look around, you may be able to find different options. Another alternative is a PCI/PCIe wireless adapter, or even using Powerline adapters for an ethernet connection (however restricts mobility).

Layton
 
I think they were refering to a USB wireless adapter, like this USB 3.0 one:

http://www.amazon.co_uk/dp/B00BKFYJX8/?tag=tec053-21

If you look around, you may be able to find different options. Another alternative is a PCI/PCIe wireless adapter, or even using Powerline adapters for an ethernet connection (however restricts mobility).

Layton

Oh I see now, yeah I might just have to get one of them cause since I have a mini computer I want to be able to move around the house or like take it with me when sometimes I visit home and that.
 
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