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yenkuu

yenkuu

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Motherboard
Gigabye Z97MX-Gaming 5
CPU
intel i5-4690k
Graphics
Geforce GT 740 sc
Hi this is my first time making my own build and I could use some help
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I'm going for a mATX hackintosh/windows build and the case I ordered is cool, though I want to try and get something more compact
this is the case I have http://amazon.com/?tag=tonymacx86com-20

these are all my components
HDD: http://amazon.com/?tag=tonymacx86com-20
SSD: http://amazon.com/?tag=tonymacx86com-20
RAM: http://amazon.com/?tag=tonymacx86com-20
Mobo: http://amazon.com/?tag=tonymacx86com-20
Processor: http://amazon.com/?tag=tonymacx86com-20
Power: http://amazon.com/?tag=tonymacx86com-20
Graphics: http://amazon.com/?tag=tonymacx86com-20
Wifi: http://amazon.com/?tag=tonymacx86com-20

I want to know if these parts will fit fine into some of these smaller cases I have found (im mainly concerned for the mother board)

Sharkoon: http://amazon.com/?tag=tonymacx86com-20
Antec: http://amazon.com/?tag=tonymacx86com-20
Cooltek: http://amazon.com/?tag=tonymacx86com-20 (not sure i'l be bale to purchase this one cant seem to find it).

I'm also looking at the Rosewill Micro ATX, Silverstone Tek Micro-ATX SG10, Btifenix Phenom, but if my parts fit into the smaller cases I assume they will fit into these.

So my main questions are:
Will my parts fit into those smaller matx cases I linked? Specifically the Sharkoon since its the smallest
Are there any components that are available now that would be better than what I have chosen?
Should I get a cooler?

Any advice in any other area would be great too, im really new to this so any help or tips on any of the other parts im getting would be great.
 
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Hackintosh Duel Boot
GA-Z97MX-GAMING 5 |  i5 4690K |  GeForce GT 740
Build parts list looks good to me.
For the case, any mATX rated case will be usable for your parts.
 
if your budget allows it , I would suggest you replace to power supply for a Silverstone Strider with their short cable kit PP05-E since you are building in a small case.

They are technically comparable except the Silverstone is fully modular. Corsair cables are insanely long to be usable in their line up of cases (some of them extra large) but will leave a clutter in a small case. I am using a Strider ST65F-G in a Silverstone FT-03 and I can tell you those short cables are a space saver, wished Corsair would make some. It is a matter of preference really but felt I should point it out.
 
Project PowerHack i5
Z77 Board |  i5 3570K |  GeForce GTX 970
Kazbah, SunTsuTech thanks so much for the pointers, I wasn't even thinking about the cables. I can't seem to find the ST65F-G but I can Purchase the ST75F-G, that should work fine right? And I'll get the short cable.

Also Im curious about bluetooth? will the tp-link im getting have bluetooth or is it included in one of my other parts?
 
Hackintosh Duel Boot
GA-Z97MX-GAMING 5 |  i5 4690K |  GeForce GT 740
Will the tp-link im getting have bluetooth or is it included in one of my other parts?
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No BT with the TP-Link card. Get the Gmyle USB BT adapter. Check in Buyer's Guide for the link.
 
yenkuu said:
ok got it. Will there be a specific space this bluetooth usb dongle should be allocated to or can it be designated to any usb port?
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Wherever it's closest to your keyboard and mouse is best. Preferably a USB 2 port as it doesn't need
USB 3 to do it's job.
 
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