New mini PC build. Please help.

[Billy9258]

Hi all, I am currently building a mini pc for my home.  Here is the list I'm considering https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/v2M4Ps

I will mainly use it as a media center - 2k (and hopefully 4k) video, some light gaming (league of legends or d3).  My budget is around 1000 cad.  Please advise on my build. Any tips are appreciated.  Thanks!!

[Shiv78]

Replace the mobo with a cheaper H110 or B150, Z170 is complete overkill

Get a i5-6400, 6600 isn't worth it

Use extra money on a GTX 1050!

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/jwQcBP
Price breakdown by merchant: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/jwQcBP/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($234.75 @ shopRBC) 
Motherboard: MSI H110M PRO-VD PLUS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($65.98 @ NCIX) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($119.99 @ Amazon Canada) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($99.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1050 2GB Mini Video Card  ($142.50 @ Vuugo) 
Case: Fractal Design Node 605 HTPC Case  ($207.99 @ PC Canada) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($89.99 @ NCIX) 
Total: $961.19
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-28 20:41 EST-0500

[JohnnyCorporalTech]

The build seems great for you work load, although 16 gig's of Ram is definitely overkill. 8 gigs would be fine.

[chris76816]

You should get rid of the z170 motherboard because you will not be overclocking. It will save you quite a fair bit of money and you could also save money by going with a slower speed of ram like 2666mhz or even 2133mhz because 3000mhz is a bit unnecessary.

[Herman Mcpootis]

if you're looking for very small:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($263.50 @ shopRBC) 
Motherboard: ASRock H110M-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($99.50 @ Vuugo) 
Memory: Team Elite Plus 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($84.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Storage: ADATA Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($79.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon RX 480 8GB XXX OC  Video Card  ($305.97 @ NCIX) 
Case: Silverstone SG05BB-LITE Mini ITX Desktop Case  ($49.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Power Supply: Corsair SF 450W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply  ($107.66 @ DirectCanada) 
Total: $991.60
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-28 20:45 EST-0500

 

size doesn't matter:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($289.99 @ DirectCanada) 
CPU Cooler: Deepcool GAMMAXX 400 74.3 CFM CPU Cooler  ($17.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Motherboard: ASRock Z170A-X1 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($80.97 @ NCIX) 
Memory: Team Elite Plus 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($84.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Storage: ADATA Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($79.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon RX 480 8GB XXX OC  Video Card  ($305.97 @ NCIX) 
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($71.99 @ Amazon Canada) cheaper case if you can't handle rebates.
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($54.98 @ NCIX) 
Total: $986.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-28 20:50 EST-0500

[SCHISCHKA]

15 minutes ago, Billy9258 said:

I will mainly use it as a media center - 2k (and hopefully 4k) video, some light gaming (league of legends or d3).

you wont need more than i3 & 8GB ram

[TheRandomness]

4 minutes ago, SCHISCHKA said:

you wont need more than i3 & 8GB ram

But an i5 is nice to have for those just in case moments. I vote for @herman mcpootis's build.