Mini ITX build under $600

[guyfromnebraska]

Hello. So I was wondering if it would be a bad idea to do a build like this: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1qQBU

 

I want to do a small build so it is more mobile and the prodigy is so cool.

 

Are there any concerns/changes/recommendations you may have for me?

 

Purpose: Gaming

Price: under $600

Form Factor: ITX

Performance: Amazing for price

[_ASSASSIN_]

it works, but WHY, if you are getting a dedicated graphics card, there is no need for a APU, just go and get the FX 6300 or a phenom if you want the FM2 board
also, get a tad bigger of a PSU
thanks for the build idea, totally going to steal it :P

[Night]

Dont use stock CPU cooler. Just because its not as cool. :D

[Maskot]

prodigy isn't small XD

Get a richland 6800K with 2133MHz+ memory and add a graphics card later.

[_ASSASSIN_]

prodigy isn't small XD

Get a richland 6800K with 2133MHz+ memory and add a graphics card later.

he's got $600, just go with the dedicated graphics and a phenom

[Assassin]

Hello. So I was wondering if it would be a bad idea to do a build like this: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1qQBU

 

I want to do a small build so it is more mobile and the prodigy is so cool.

 

Are there any concerns/changes/recommendations you may have for me?

 

Purpose: Gaming

Price: under $600

Form Factor: ITX

Performance: Amazing for price

How about something like this?

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1qXS7

[Maskot]

he's got $600, just go with the dedicated graphics and a phenom

It's better he goes with higher quality parts now, and then saves up for a nice 760 later ~

[_ASSASSIN_]

It's better he goes with higher quality parts now, and then saves up for a nice 760 later ~

makes no sense, phenoms are highly overclockable and they are very good, can beat an i3 when overclocked, it's much better, APU's are for bottom of the bottom gaming, he clearly has cash for a HD 7870

[naca1227]

it works, but WHY, if you are getting a dedicated graphics card, there is no need for a APU, just go and get the FX 6300 or a phenom if you want the FM2 board

also, get a tad bigger of a PSU

thanks for the build idea, totally going to steal it :P

There is no Mini ITX AM3+ boards

[guyfromnebraska]

it works, but WHY, if you are getting a dedicated graphics card, there is no need for a APU, just go and get the FX 6300 or a phenom if you want the FM2 board

also, get a tad bigger of a PSU

thanks for the build idea, totally going to steal it :P

I am only thinking of getting an APU because it is the only cost effective way of getting a mini ITX motherboard. The athlon 750k performs worse.

 

 

Dont use stock CPU cooler. Just because its not as cool. :D

Believe me I will find a better one 

 

 

prodigy isn't small XD

Get a richland 6800K with 2133MHz+ memory and add a graphics card later.

I know prodigy isnt that small but they just look too sweet to pass up.

 

 

he's got $600, just go with the dedicated graphics and a phenom

I would in a heartbeat if I could get it in a mini ITX version.

[_ASSASSIN_]

There is no Mini ITX AM3+ boards

that's why I said "phenom if you want the FM2 board" :P

 

I am only thinking of getting an APU because it is the only cost effective way of getting a mini ITX motherboard. The athlon 750k performs worse.

dude, Phenom is on that platform... 

[guyfromnebraska]

I just retired an A10 5800k APU that I paired up with a 7870 and can 100 percent say that while it was a good little rig, It really really fell behind in terms of CPU performance. If your getting a dedicated card straight up look at something that isn't in the APU line. Perhaps even an i3 as it will have a bit more power in terms of the CPU

So you think I would be better off with like an i3-3220? Since it is hyper threaded it performs like a quad core right?

[guyfromnebraska]

 

dude, Phenom is on that platform... 

 

Phenom is not on FM2. It IS on AM2 which may have you confused..

[_ASSASSIN_]

Phenom is not on FM2. It IS on AM2 which may have you confused..

it's actually AM3, yes I was confused

[guyfromnebraska]

Pretty much mate, Maybe even wait a little for the Haswell i3's to make it to the market

I looked at a comparison on cpuboss.com  and the i3 3220 only wins in single core performance. (http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i3-3220-vs-AMD-A8-6600K)

And it is not unlocked.

[Terminashunator]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1qYdG

 

A little over on price, something to consider.

[guyfromnebraska]

http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/

A little over on price, something to consider.

You have to use the permalink for others to see it.

[Jvagle875]

How about something like this? It's a little bit over 600 but I think it'd give you some solid performance. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1qYrf

 

If 600 is a firm price, http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1qYtL There is 30$ in MIR's. Otherwise grab a 7770 and call it a day.

[guyfromnebraska]

How about something like this? It's a little bit over 600 but I think it'd give you some solid performance. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1qYrf

 

If 600 is a firm price, http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1qYtL There is 30$ in MIR's. Otherwise grab a 7770 and call it a day.

Why should I spend $74.99 on a 450W PSU from Seasonic when I can get a 500W PSU from Corsair (Seasonic is the manufacturer) for $39.99 ?

[Jvagle875]

Why should I spend $74.99 on a 450W PSU from Seasonic when I can get a 500W PSU from Corsair (Seasonic is the manufacturer) for $39.99 ?

Fair question. To me, the 80+ Gold rating does it. But that's just my opinion. Is Seasonic the manufacturer for all of Corsair's PSU's? I didn't think so, but I very well could be wrong. But if you'd rather go for the Corsair and spend the money elsewhere, that's alright too, both are good PSU's, that's just my preference.

[guyfromnebraska]

Fair question. To me, the 80+ Gold rating does it. But that's just my opinion. Is Seasonic the manufacturer for all of Corsair's PSU's? I didn't think so, but I very well could be wrong. But if you'd rather go for the Corsair and spend the money elsewhere, that's alright too, both are good PSU's, that's just my preference.

I would spend more on the PSU if I had a bigger budget. But being on such a tight budget I really have to save money wherever I can.

[Jvagle875]

I would spend more on the PSU if I had a bigger budget. But being on such a tight budget I really have to save money wherever I can.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1qYKR

 

Just take the 20 MIR on the PSU and get a 7850 

[guyfromnebraska]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1qYKR

 

Just take the 20 MIR on the PSU and get a 7850 

Will this build yield better performance in games? Considering that the GPU is more important why should I downgrade it in favor of an equally performing CPU?

[Jvagle875]

The difference between games might be slightly noticeable, but if you use the FM2 platform, you're stuck. Where as with the 1155 platform, there at least is a springboard for future upgrades. And to be honest, I'm not sure I would consider an A8 an equally performing CPU. 

[guyfromnebraska]

The difference between games might be slightly noticeable, but if you use the FM2 platform, you're stuck. Where as with the 1155 platform, there at least is a springboard for future upgrades. And to be honest, I'm not sure I would consider an A8 an equally performing CPU. 

That is a valid point. Is there any word on Haswell i3's release date?