2000 dollar portable PC

[IAnthonyFX]

i came up with this built (https://pcpartpicker.com/list/gzNXCy) and I have a 2000 dollar budget. I do not need that much storage, 500 gb is good for me. The reason of this build is because i am ending my studies in the states, so i am moving away back home (Peru) where things of this nature are very expensive. Then I am moving to europe, where i will be traveling a lot. I want a portable system, and to "future" proof it for 4 years. I also care about how the system looks and do not care too much about how hard the initial built is (although removing the graphics card will be a thing when transporting it). If you have any suggestions, such as what case, power supply, cpu, etc etc please let me know. I would like to dive into 4k gaming. 

[gbergeron]

2 minutes ago, IAnthonyFX said:

i came up with this built (https://pcpartpicker.com/list/gzNXCy) and I have a 2000 dollar budget. I do not need that much storage, 500 gb is good for me. The reason of this build is because i am ending my studies in the states, so i am moving away back home (Peru) where things of this nature are very expensive. Then I am moving to europe, where i will be traveling a lot. I want a portable system, and to "future" proof it for 4 years. I also care about how the system looks and do not care too much about how hard the initial built is (although removing the graphics card will be a thing when transporting it). If you have any suggestions, such as what case, power supply, cpu, etc etc please let me know. I would like to dive into 4k gaming. 

psu could be better probably with a EVGA g3 650 watt 750 watt is way enuff

 

ram wud be better if 2x 8 gb     unless you plan to go 2x16 gb later

[dizmo]

That's a pretty big case for something you want to be portable.

[Damascus]

The portal is one of the worst performing and largest cases on the market, I would go with something like a node 202.

 

Also the z370i from asus is waaay better

[OOBER RAMPAGE]

Just now, Damascus said:

The portal is one of the worst performing and largest cases on the market, I would go with something like a node 202.

 

Also the z370i from asus is waaay better

i second the node 202. if you dont need 3.5 inch drives and water cooling its perfect

[Damascus]

All you need to do is delid and maybe do a simple mesh mod for gpu breathability.  You won't need to remove the gpu while traveling either.

 

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/2cyDpb
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/2cyDpb/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor  ($379.99 @ B&H) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - C7 40.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($26.90 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Asus - ROG Strix Z370-I Gaming Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($183.89 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: Crucial - Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (1 x 16GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($167.89 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Crucial - MX300 525GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($129.99 @ Newegg Marketplace) 
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB STRIX GAMING Video Card  ($756.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Fractal Design - Node 202 HTPC Case  ($69.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Silverstone - 700W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply  ($133.90 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1849.54
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-12-25 23:11 EST-0500

[Damascus]

@iamdarkyoshi can elaborate on the mesh mod

[PerfectPlasma]

I think this could work

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/ChZn3F
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/ChZn3F/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor  ($405.98 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - MasterLiquid ML240L RGB 66.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: MSI - Z370M GAMING PRO AC Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($171.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Team - Dark 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($169.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($159.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB SC2 HYBRID GAMING Video Card  ($824.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Fractal Design - Define Mini C TG MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair - RMx 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($94.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1977.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-12-25 23:42 EST-0500

[Damascus]

@PerfectPlasma swap mobo, the asus is much better.

[PerfectPlasma]

1 minute ago, Damascus said:

@PerfectPlasma swap mobo, the asus is much better.

I think we should stick with boards that have wifi, and Newegg doesn't have the ASUS board with wifi on it. :l

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PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/M9PbNN
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/M9PbNN/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor  ($405.98 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - MasterLiquid ML240L RGB 66.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: ASRock - Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($183.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Team - Dark 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($169.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($159.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB SC2 HYBRID GAMING Video Card  ($824.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Fractal Design - Define Mini C TG MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair - RMx 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($94.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1989.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-12-25 23:50 EST-0500

 

This is the board I believe you're referring to.

 

[Damascus]

1 minute ago, PerfectPlasma said:

I think we should stick with boards that have wifi, and Newegg doesn't have the ASUS board with wifi on it. :l

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PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/M9PbNN
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/M9PbNN/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor  ($405.98 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - MasterLiquid ML240L RGB 66.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: ASRock - Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($183.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Team - Dark 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($169.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($159.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB SC2 HYBRID GAMING Video Card  ($824.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Fractal Design - Define Mini C TG MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair - RMx 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($94.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1989.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-12-25 23:50 EST-0500

 

This is the board I believe you're referring to.

 

Nope, this guy (has wifi..)

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/VRjWGX/asus-rog-strix-z370-i-gaming-mini-itx-lga1151-motherboard-strix-z370-i-gaming

 

The asus board is insanely better.  It has better heatsinks, more m.2 slots (with a good cooler to boot) and several quality of use upgrades.

[IAnthonyFX]

how about this ryzen built? https://pcpartpicker.com/list/

[Herman Mcpootis]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor  ($379.99 @ B&H) 
CPU Cooler: Scythe - BIG Shuriken 2 Rev. B 45.5 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($34.69 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: ASRock - Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($173.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Team - Dark 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($169.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($139.99 @ Best Buy) 
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB SC Black Edition Video Card  ($749.99 @ B&H) 
Case: Silverstone - RVZ02B HTPC Case  ($66.96 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair - SF 600W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply  ($119.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1835.58
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-12-26 03:00 EST-0500

[Delando]

Why is everyone picking the classic 2,5 inch SSD?
What about the m.2 sticks?

[bowrilla]

2 hours ago, Delando said:

Why is everyone picking the classic 2,5 inch SSD?
What about the m.2 sticks?

Because performance-wise you won't notice that much of a difference in boot times or in games. You can go for it but it is mostly a space saver in small cases.

[bowrilla]

5 hours ago, IAnthonyFX said:

how about this ryzen built? https://pcpartpicker.com/list/

You have to get the link PCPartpicker provides and not just copy it from the address bar. Nobody can see what you've build.

 

I second @herman mcpootis build – I might look for a different cooler and jump on Noctua's NH-L9i but that's probably it and you might want to check if VRM cooling on that AsRock board is sufficient especially in a tiny case. If you don't want to OC the CPU to its max potential you should be fine though. The rest of the build is pretty much what I'd suggest you. 

You can also have a look at the other cases in Silverstone's Raven series like the RVZ03 (which looks better imho) or from their Milo series the ML08 which comes with an optional handle. You could even go really excentric and go with one of those boutique SFF cases like the NCase M1, Zaber Sentry or Dan Cases A4. They are really pricey and you might have to recheck compatibility of your components but they are so damn cool. ridiculously small and have clever layouts.

 

Edit:

Or have a look at the really nice looking Phanteks Enthoo Evolv Shift series. 

 

I also have to correct myself: the NH-L9i is not officially suited for the 8700k. LH-L12S and LH-L9x65 do though.

 

This is what I'd suggest:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor  ($379.99 @ B&H) 
CPU Cooler: Noctua - NH-L9x65 33.8 CFM CPU Cooler  ($48.95 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI - Z370I GAMING PRO CARBON AC Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($162.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($203.88 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Intel - 600p Series 512GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($189.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB Mini Video Card  ($712.89 @ B&H) 
Case: Phanteks - ENTHOO EVOLV SHIFT Mini ITX Tower Case  ($118.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair - SF 600W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply  ($119.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1937.65
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-12-26 07:30 EST-0500

[IAnthonyFX]

7 hours ago, bowrilla said:

You have to get the link PCPartpicker provides and not just copy it from the address bar. Nobody can see what you've build.

 

I second @herman mcpootis build – I might look for a different cooler and jump on Noctua's NH-L9i but that's probably it and you might want to check if VRM cooling on that AsRock board is sufficient especially in a tiny case. If you don't want to OC the CPU to its max potential you should be fine though. The rest of the build is pretty much what I'd suggest you. 

You can also have a look at the other cases in Silverstone's Raven series like the RVZ03 (which looks better imho) or from their Milo series the ML08 which comes with an optional handle. You could even go really excentric and go with one of those boutique SFF cases like the NCase M1, Zaber Sentry or Dan Cases A4. They are really pricey and you might have to recheck compatibility of your components but they are so damn cool. ridiculously small and have clever layouts.

 

Edit:

Or have a look at the really nice looking Phanteks Enthoo Evolv Shift series. 

 

I also have to correct myself: the NH-L9i is not officially suited for the 8700k. LH-L12S and LH-L9x65 do though.

 

This is what I'd suggest:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor  ($379.99 @ B&H) 
CPU Cooler: Noctua - NH-L9x65 33.8 CFM CPU Cooler  ($48.95 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI - Z370I GAMING PRO CARBON AC Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($162.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($203.88 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Intel - 600p Series 512GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($189.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB Mini Video Card  ($712.89 @ B&H) 
Case: Phanteks - ENTHOO EVOLV SHIFT Mini ITX Tower Case  ($118.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair - SF 600W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply  ($119.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1937.65
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-12-26 07:30 EST-0500

haha! i feel like an idiot https://pcpartpicker.com/list/46X9hq

[brob]

Buy a good notebook/laptop - may need to up the budget a bit. Travels very well. Will have more than enough power for most stuff. Not great for gaming.

 

[bowrilla]

3 hours ago, IAnthonyFX said:

haha! i feel like an idiot https://pcpartpicker.com/list/46X9hq

Considering your budget that PSU is not really matching the rest of the system and that AiO is ok but not more. Since all Ryzen 7 are technically the same it's a waste of money to go for a 1800X since a 1700X with little OC (you really want to OC Ryzen) will perform just as well.

Since top of the line air coolers perform just as well as AiO I stick with my suggestion.

[bowrilla]

1 hour ago, brob said:

Buy a good notebook/laptop - may need to up the budget a bit. Travels very well. Will have more than enough power for most stuff. Not great for gaming.

 

External GPU with Thunderbolt will do the trick with gaming.

[IAnthonyFX]

Well, at the end i decided to spend a bit more and this is the final built i will be making after the holidays https://pcpartpicker.com/list/vDQVtJ

[bowrilla]

2 hours ago, IAnthonyFX said:

Well, at the end i decided to spend a bit more and this is the final built i will be making after the holidays https://pcpartpicker.com/list/vDQVtJ

Very nice build. Make some pics when it's done.

[Jrasero]

On 12/27/2017 at 3:57 PM, IAnthonyFX said:

Well, at the end i decided to spend a bit more and this is the final built i will be making after the holidays https://pcpartpicker.com/list/vDQVtJ

Yeah a bit more but that would be my ideal setup.  I love the Evolv case and the Asus Z370 is the best mini ITX board.  Awesome man, any pics of it setup?