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Budget (including currency): 2500 Country: US Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Streaming, Art, high refresh rate games Other details (existing parts lists, whether any peripherals are needed, what you're upgrading from, when you're going to buy, what resolution and refresh rate you want to play at, etc): 1440p 240hz ITX Build I want to how much cooling I would need for a Ryzen 7 7800x3d. I'm gonna build in an itx case but I don't know if something like the Noctua NH-L9a would be enough to cool it since I might not have a not room for a bigger one.

Hey what matx motherboard should I get for my amd ryzen 5 1600?

Looking to do a itx build and considering the ASUS z690i board and read a few articles about the M.2 stacking issue. Apparently the heatsinks come into play when both M.2's are installed and the cover plate doesn't allow for a proper fit, has a bend in it and causes a bow. One article mentioned removing the heatsinks and reinstalling new ones. I want to pair the board with 2, either a Samsung 980 Pro or the newer 990 Pro. Has anyone tried this and if so any problems with fitment? Another article said that a single sided board would fit best instead of a double sided board. Would the Samsung's be considered a double sided board? Any other information pertaining to this would be helpful. Thx

So this post is kinda the same as one I had about 2 weeks ago. But essentially I am starting on my latest ITX build, this will be my second ITX build as I just built my latest ITX system about 8 weeks ago but am in the need for another system fairly soon unfortunately. However, I just upgraded my GPU in another system so I have an EVGA GTX 960 FTW ACX 2.0 4GB that's just sitting around, and I was very lucky and was able to buy a new i7-6700k on Amazon for $270 CAD! Which is an unreal deal! So obviously for the money it's pretty much a now brainer (I know), but my only thinking is should I try to sell it which I probably could get $350-$400 CAD for and go for the Ryzen 7 1700, or should I just stick with this i7-6700k? I am able to pre-order the Ryzen 7 1700 for $440 CAD. Here's my part picker list, which is mostly set in stone if I stick with this i7: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/2MbWjc So I already own the CPU, GPU, case, case fans, hard drives which I did not add to the list, and the PSU as it was on for a good deal last week. Basically, RAM, OS, m.2, and motherboard is all I need. I figure with this i7-6700k I can get good use out of it for 2-3 years for sure. My conflicts with going for the Ryzen 7 1700 would be: a) I need this system up and running for the end of May, b) the possible lack of good ITX boards immediately being on the market (I'm picky about my mobo's too), and finally c) for $270 would any CPU this good ever be this cheap? Even though Ryzen is better and is cheaper, realistically could it beat the price to performance I was able to get? I'm open to all ideas and suggestions! Thanks in advance!

Hey guys, Im building an itx into Lian Li's train case and hit a snag, i ordered my Mobo ( MSI b150I) which is only 6th gen intel compatible, it does however have a bios update for 7th. so the question is, whats the quickest way to update bios, seeing as it wont read the I3-7100k .... my first guess is to pull the 7600k from my other build, but would like to avoid the work. i was reading online that you can flash some mobo's with a usb pre cpu, is this true? side note : i found this out when it didn't post...

So as the title says I am looking for a value estimate on one of my completed builds (minus the GPU), specs listed below as well as a pcpartpicker link. I paid over $1500CAD in January of this year for this build and have barely used it, and I am looking to build a coffeelake workstation and a server soon, making this system even more useless to me. The system is ultra stable with the processor OC @ 4.7GHz with really low thermals, and memory is set to its rated speed of 3200MHz. What would be considered fair value for this? I'm thinking at least $1000-$1200CAD, which considering all parts were bought new early this year and barely used seems fair? I am also including all the boxes for the parts. Thanks in advance for any suggestions! https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/qrpFvV Listed below is the parts included and the price I paid for them: • Intel i5-6600k 3.5GHz 4 Core 4 Thread CPU – Paid $319.99 • Asus Z170i Pro Gaming Mini ITX (Wi-Fi) Motherboard – Paid $229.99 • Cooler Master Hyper 212 LED CPU Cooler – Paid $34.99 • Corsair Vengeance LED RAM 2x8GB 3200MHz – Paid $189.99 • Crucial MX300 525GB m.2-22809 SSD – Paid $186.95 • Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 7200RPM 3.5in Hard Drive – Paid $59.99 • Phanteks Enthoo EVOLV ITX Mini Tower Case (Red) – Paid $97.99 • Corsair SP140 Red LED Fans (Twin Pack) – Paid $32.99 • Corsair Sp120 Red LED Fan – Paid $14.99 • Silverstone 1 to 2 PWM Fan Splitter – Paid $6.99 • StarTech Sata Cable Red 18in – Paid $5.99 • Corsair CS650M Semi-Modular Power Supply (80+ Bronze Efficiency) – Paid $129.99 • Windows 10 Home Edition (USB Flash Drive) – Paid $129.99

So this build log is probably being wrote all at once... I'll not post pictures to this post, i'll try keep this short.. I've allways liked how playstations look like (except ps3), especially older version of playstation 2 (fat ps2). On this mindset i started to think could i maybe build HTPC inside a PS2? Few weeks later i found myself searching for good condition ps2's as used and managed to find 2 ''mint'' condition ones for 20€ (phew this build is going to be expensive ). After couple months i found time to play more with this project idea, tinkering and measuring resulted positive mindset ''This is possible!''. I was wondering about HTPC, hmm it should play 1080p movies and be silent and stuff.. I went and bought Noctua NH-L9x65 and NH-L9i MSI H97i AC ITX motherboard (lga 1150) PicoPSU Had G3250 laying around, ye i'll use that. Ended up to OC it to maximum and switching it to other system to continue OC much as i could. ''Hmmh what could i use now?'' ''hmmh i have this 4690k i'll give it a shot''- i thought. 4690k 4000MHz, Core voltages 0.964v 100% stable Temps? Noctua cooler recomended for something around 65w, 4690k TDP is 88w. ''I have 4690k on my system, this is not HTPC anymore... I need a GPU'' GTX 750ti sure i can fit that, if i cant Dremel will help. I ended up to modding my Gigabyte GTX 750ti, because best size and cooler i could mod to fit. Okay. At that point my idea had gone through evolution from HTPC--->Lan PC. As CS:GO player ''how many fps?'' 175-400 1920x1080 max settings (except the bad ones) TODO list Mounting all Cooling all Build front USB 3.0 to work on original usb spot Working original power/reset button with original LEDS Print covers for controller plug holes and other stands Stand for console, similiar to original one. For power i ended up modding Dell-Da02 power brick from old office pc's. Had wierd problems with Pico and had to add some capasitors. RAM some low profile kingston. First i was planning to use Noctua fans, but their brownish color theme really did not fit, so changed them to Corsair QE SP120mm's. Plan was to make it stand (like it should) and fans could be on backside ''hidden''= maintaining the original look. Part list: Intel i5 4690k at 4GHz MSI H97i ac (overclocking enabled) Kingston low profile ram 2x4GB was plan but only had 2x2GB. Going to upgrade this most likely. PicoPSU + Dell DA02 Power brick Gigabyte GTX 750ti Noctua L65i CPU cooler Corsair SP120mm QE Case: Playstation 2 FAT At this point, i will let the videos do the demonstration. Please let me know your thoughts and questions, i really enjoy explaining and answering!

Hi guys. Just sharing my 20mnt build. My wife need silent Htpc (now) but i got no money So i use what i got in my house. Pc part that i use: G4560, 16gb Ram Z170 stinger, Gtx260 Arctic 120 aio, ssd&hdd, cheap psu Extra AIO stand screws( for Mb standoffs) Items that i use other then pc parts 1. DAISO cheap container box @2 bucks 2. Hand/manual drill (see picture) 3. Small cutter (knife) 4. Magnetic screw driver (it's A must!) Enjoy it. Let me know what you think guys. Thank you

I want to build an ITX rig for around $700-$850. I'm not an expert by any means, so I need help piecing together a rig. All I know I want for sure is the ITX GTX 1060 6gb, an Intel i5 CPU, at least 8gb of DDR4 ram, and built in Wi-Fi. I have no clue what motherboard, power supply, case, cooling system, or hard drives I should be getting. A bonus would be an SSDjust for the OS files for fast start up. Any feedback is helpful. Thanks!

Will laptop hard drive work with desktop PSU? Will it damage or will it just run fine? Can't afford 1TB SSD to store game on my Node 202.

Alright, so I have a large question to all of you. I'm in the process of thinking up a water cooled micro itx build. But i'm looking for something to make it way more unique then anything else like it. There arnt much details at the moment but what I plan on doing is 3d printing a (roughly) 10"X10"X16" case to hold a mini ITX mother board, full sized gtx 960, 2 120mm radiators, a pump res bay combo, power supply, ect. I know some things about 3d printing but i'm looking for an experts opinion on what material I should use, the density I should print at, ect. Also, what would be the best possible methods to go around printing the case. I already know i'm going to try to print it in panels but i'm curious as if there is a better option. I'll be posting cad draw ups latter on, and I might even do a true 1 to 1 scale draft on some drafting paper if I get a chance. Thanks in advance Quick post edit: Here is the parts list so far, excuse the really badly added on custom parts I had only a small amount of time to put it together after I got the first idea. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/q7gyrH *NOTICE* I wasn't sure weather this belonged in the case modding section or in the case section as its a scratch build, so if need be I can move it or it can be moved by the moderators. *edit* : Changed the name of the topic to be more specific to the exact details of the post.

I have a budget of 500 aus$ 410 usd$ 260£ and I need help picking the hardware since I don't have much experience with low end builds.

Here is the story, friend has macbook pro from 4 years ago and is now complaining that it cannot keep up with DOTA 2. I am thinking his laptop is dying. Anyways, he wants to get into PC gaming with the newer titles coming out soon, Watch Dogs, BF4, were some of the games he wants to play. The system needs to be able to play most games at an acceptable frame rate 30+ fps, on 1 monitor at 1080p, medium or better quality. He does not have much room for a PC so I am thinking ITX system, also I want to build one as well. There are no plans to overclock as this will be his first pc. If you choose to accept this mission: What this must contain $1,000 USD or less a purchased copy of Windows 1TB or greater Storage HDD for his digital media What he does not need keyboard mouse monitor a RAID array Bonus Credit Blue Ray drive Wireless G or better Black case smaller the better, while still having a real graphics card Good luck secret agent

hi I would like to know what you guys would do for a $400-$550 aus Itx build. any suggestions would be much help. thanks for all the help.

So a while ago I built a monster gaming rig in a small form factor (like, seriously powerful and small) and I tried to do it as best I could, not adding something that the audience wouldn't need. My target audience is overclockers, people who know what they're doing but don't have the time or want to build a machine of the caliber, or maybe just didn't get the savings I waited for. anyways, after some casual use I noticed that the screen would rarely flash black. I wasn't sure if this was because I was using an old monitor which I bought for 30 dollars from a thrift shop and the power supply for $10 on amazon, or if it had to do with the hardware I had chosen. The graphics card in the machine is an asus 780ti, and I'm running it on a Rosewill capstone 650W 80+gold PSU (the cables are bent a bit right next to the connector from the PSU cable to the graphics card because of tight space, is this a problem?). I know the recommended wattage for all beefy GPUs is 700W, but I've seen titans run on 500W 80+gold power supplies, so I figured it wasn't completely necessary. I checked the reviews, and they were positive except for some RMA requests, so it seemed to be either it worked perfectly or it was broken out of the box (which was rare). anyways, I'm not sure about the screen. it has one stuck pixel, and as I said I got the power supply from amazon. I checked input and output voltage and wattage and such and it all checked out to be compatible. So based on your experiences and opinions, which is causing the random black flashes? Computer or Monitor? Build: Rosewill capstone 650W 80+gold modular PSU Asus maximus VI impact Z87 itx mobo Asus GTX 780ti Intel i5 4670K (I built it in February) Corsair H100i Corsair vengeance 1600mhz RAM crucial 240Gb Msata SSD on an adapter sled Seagate 1Tb 7200rpm HDD Corsair 250D case