Would this be a decent gaming/htpc unit? (Gigabyte Brix with Nvidia)

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Gigabyte GB-BXi5G-760:
Intel i5-4200H
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 GPU
59.6 x 128 x 115.4 mm (2.3 x 5 x 4.5")

I think I can FINALLY build my super compact gaming system. and with a msata SSD and a 2tb 2.5" drive it will function as a great HTPC too!

Any thoughts or reservations about this plan?
 

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Windows 8 Pro (32-bit)1.83GHz Intel Core Duo2GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300) (upgrade)ATI Radeon X1600 with 128MB GDDR3 memory
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Apple 17" iMac MA199LL (Early 2006)
OS
Windows 8 Pro (32-bit)
CPU
1.83GHz Intel Core Duo
Memory
2GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300) (upgrade)
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ATI Radeon X1600 with 128MB GDDR3 memory
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17-inch TFT active-matrix LCD, millions of colors
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1440 x 900
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Hitachi 320GB HDT721032SLA360 7200RPM SATA II (upgrade)
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Microsoft Wired Keyboard 600
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Microsoft Basic Optical Mouse v2.0
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4 Mbps
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Microsoft Security Essentials
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Google Chrome
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WEI:
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Graphics: 3.9 Gaming Graphics: 4.1 Primary HD: 5.9
Looks good I've often been curious about compact pcs as I rarely see them in my area. I would love to see some picture when you have finished it ;)
 

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Windows 7 Home Premium x64Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4670k CPU @ 3.40 GHz, 4 ...Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 MHzGeForce GTX 660
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium x64
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4670k CPU @ 3.40 GHz, 4 Cores
Motherboard
MSI Z87 - G45 Gaming ATX Motherboard
Memory
Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
GeForce GTX 660
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio, Sound Blaster Cinema
Monitor(s) Displays
ACER S236HL 23" HDMI Monitor
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
2TB HDD
PSU
Corsair Builder Series CXM 600W Modular 80 PLUS ATX/EPS PSU
Case
Zalman Z11 PLUS Midi Tower Case
Cooling
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO (120mm) CPU Cooling, 5x Case Fan
Keyboard
Saitek Cyborg V.5 USB Gaming Keyboard
Mouse
Sharkoon Drakonia Gaming Mouse
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16.96 MB
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Avast (Free Version), MalwareBytes, SuperantiSpyware
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Google Chrome
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Samsung 24x Retail SATA DVD Writer, Creative Inspire T10 Multimedia Speakers, Also have a: Toshiba CT30 Chromebook

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Windows 10 Pro (x64)Intel Core i7-3930K (3.2GHz - 4.5GHz)4x Samsung 4GB PC3-12800 DDR3 (16GB 1600MHz)Nvidia Geforce GTX 690
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Alienware Aurora ALX R4
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Windows 10 Pro (x64)
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Intel Core i7-3930K (3.2GHz - 4.5GHz)
Motherboard
Alienware Aurora-R4 x79
Memory
4x Samsung 4GB PC3-12800 DDR3 (16GB 1600MHz)
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia Geforce GTX 690
Sound Card
SteelSeries Siberia Elite
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell UltraSharp U3011
Screen Resolution
2560x1600
Hard Drives
Samsung 850 Pro 256 GB, Seagate 1TB Desktop Hybrid HDD, 2x Western Digital 4TB Green HDD
PSU
875W Some Dell PSU <.<
Case
Alienware Aurora ALX
Cooling
Custom Liquid Cooling (EK CPU & GPU blocks) dual EK 480RAD
Keyboard
Logitech G710+ Mechanical
Mouse
Logitech G700s
Internet Speed
Verizon Fios (50 mbps average)
Other Info
Server: Intel NUC D54250WYK: i5-4250U, 16GB, 256 GB mSATA, Windows Server 2012 R2
If you are interested in this form factor, google Alienware Alpha. I'm not a huge Alienware fan, but I think they've got this one right. Should be out in Oct/Nov. Geared towards gaming but would make an excellent HTPC.
 

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Windows 7 Professional 64bit SP1Intel Core i5-3570K @ 4.5GHzCorsair Vengeance 16GB (4x4) @1866MHz CL 9-9-...EVGA GTX 750 Ti FTW
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Built
OS
Windows 7 Professional 64bit SP1
CPU
Intel Core i5-3570K @ 4.5GHz
Motherboard
Asus Sabertooth Z77
Memory
Corsair Vengeance 16GB (4x4) @1866MHz CL 9-9-9-24 1T
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX 750 Ti FTW
Sound Card
Onboard Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell S2309W
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Samsung 830 128GB SSD - OS
(4) Seagate 5TB HDD
(1) Seagate 2TB HDD
PSU
Seasonic X750 80+ Gold Full Modular
Case
Antec Eleven Hundred Super Mid Tower
Cooling
Intel Liquid Cooler
Keyboard
Max Nighthawk X8 Mechanical keyboard
Mouse
Mionix Naos 7000
Internet Speed
50 Mbps Down / 10 Mbps Up
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials/Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
Browser
Chrome/Firefox
Other Info
Klipsch ProMedia 2.1's
Asus RT-N66R Wireless Router
I have always liked the idea of a small little power box! :)
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bitIntel G3420 3.2GHZ Dual CoreKingson 8GB 1600mhzMSI R7970 TF 3GD5/OC BE
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
CPU
Intel G3420 3.2GHZ Dual Core
Motherboard
Gigabyte H87-HD3
Memory
Kingson 8GB 1600mhz
Graphics Card(s)
MSI R7970 TF 3GD5/OC BE
Monitor(s) Displays
21" LG & "19 Vertical Samsung
Hard Drives
120GB SSD - Boot
1TB WD
350GB External
2TB External (Wireless)
PSU
Corsair CX 500 modular
Case
Zalman Z11 Plus (modified)
Cooling
Corsair H55, 2x 120mm SP Corsair, 1x 140 Coolermaster
Keyboard
Corsair K50
Mouse
CSL Gaming
Internet Speed
164Mbps
Antivirus
Avast, Malwarebytes
Browser
Google Chrome, IE, Firefox
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