Small PC build (?)

[ilyfrankh]

I just built my SFFPC in a Raijintek Metis Plus, but the max GPU length is 270mm.

Take a look at the InWin 901/301 or Ncase N1 (very $$$).

[trevb0t]

29 minutes ago, trevb0t said:

Oh man I didn't see that it was a 299mm GPU.

There is always the option of selling off that 1060 and buying something better suited to a mITX build. It's a nice cooler model and a popular used GPU. You'd probably get a nice deal for it, and not limit things so much.

Lol quoted myself just to reference the idea here:

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD - Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz 8-Core OEM/Tray Processor	€329.00
Motherboard	MSI - B450I GAMING PLUS AC Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard	€121.28 @ Amazon Italia
Memory	Corsair - Vengeance LPX 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory	€160.99 @ Amazon Italia
Storage	Intel - 660p Series 1 TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive	€113.16 @ Amazon Italia
Video Card	MSI - GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6 GB ARMOR OC Video Card	€304.99 @ Amazon Italia
Case	Silverstone - SG13 Mini ITX Tower Case	€65.88 @ Amazon Italia
Power Supply	Cooler Master - 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply	€94.90 @ Amazon Italia
Case Fan	CRYORIG - QF140 Performance 128 CFM 140 mm Fan	€25.92 @ Amazon Italia
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	€1216.12
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-06-15 04:21 CEST+0200

I only have a USD pricing list for the Zen 2 launch currently, but the current gen are very similarly priced in Italy and the U.S. so it should be at least ballpark. I managed to fit a different GPU (a smaller unit, though perhaps not as quiet as the ROG STRIX cooler of course. Still a mid range rated cooler and a more powerful GPU. (If you made some money on that 1060, a 2060 would be a better buy for only 50-60 more euros.)

 

NOTES:

• The Gaming Plus ITX is listed as being a very good MOBO on the tier list, despite the others in the Gaming Plus family being pretty mundane. You could look at this piece, or look at it as a placeholder in the build list until B550 boards drop (the better option, I'd think.)
• As noted above: The 1660Ti would be a fairly significant upgrade to the 1060. This model is a solid compact dual fan that would fit into a smaller build better.
• I can't pretend to be an expert on mITX cases. Based on the specs for this case, the PSU, the GPU and this 140mm case fan should all fit nicely. I looked at this one as a good option for clearly solid airlfow, and no glass or ceramic elements to watch out for when moving it around. It should be fairly easy to keep in good shape.
• The PSU selection for price is interesting out there. I landed on the V series, since it's a GREAT and fully modular unit for only a little more than... Some pretty junky units.
• I selected this case fan based on availability. This one is a good balance between CFM rating and reasonably low in decibels. Price is decent and hey... It's available!

[nmsxsu]

8 hours ago, trevb0t said:

Oh man I didn't see that it was a 299mm GPU.

There is always the option of selling off that 1060 and buying something better suited to a mITX build. It's a nice cooler model and a popular used GPU. You'd probably get a nice deal for it, and not limit things so much.

I could consider that

[nmsxsu]

17 hours ago, trevb0t said:

Lol quoted myself just to reference the idea here:

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD - Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz 8-Core OEM/Tray Processor	€329.00
Motherboard	MSI - B450I GAMING PLUS AC Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard	€121.28 @ Amazon Italia
Memory	Corsair - Vengeance LPX 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory	€160.99 @ Amazon Italia
Storage	Intel - 660p Series 1 TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive	€113.16 @ Amazon Italia
Video Card	MSI - GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6 GB ARMOR OC Video Card	€304.99 @ Amazon Italia
Case	Silverstone - SG13 Mini ITX Tower Case	€65.88 @ Amazon Italia
Power Supply	Cooler Master - 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply	€94.90 @ Amazon Italia
Case Fan	CRYORIG - QF140 Performance 128 CFM 140 mm Fan	€25.92 @ Amazon Italia
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	€1216.12
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-06-15 04:21 CEST+0200

I only have a USD pricing list for the Zen 2 launch currently, but the current gen are very similarly priced in Italy and the U.S. so it should be at least ballpark. I managed to fit a different GPU (a smaller unit, though perhaps not as quiet as the ROG STRIX cooler of course. Still a mid range rated cooler and a more powerful GPU. (If you made some money on that 1060, a 2060 would be a better buy for only 50-60 more euros.)

 

NOTES:

• The Gaming Plus ITX is listed as being a very good MOBO on the tier list, despite the others in the Gaming Plus family being pretty mundane. You could look at this piece, or look at it as a placeholder in the build list until B550 boards drop (the better option, I'd think.)
• As noted above: The 1660Ti would be a fairly significant upgrade to the 1060. This model is a solid compact dual fan that would fit into a smaller build better.
• I can't pretend to be an expert on mITX cases. Based on the specs for this case, the PSU, the GPU and this 140mm case fan should all fit nicely. I looked at this one as a good option for clearly solid airlfow, and no glass or ceramic elements to watch out for when moving it around. It should be fairly easy to keep in good shape.
• The PSU selection for price is interesting out there. I landed on the V series, since it's a GREAT and fully modular unit for only a little more than... Some pretty junky units.
• I selected this case fan based on availability. This one is a good balance between CFM rating and reasonably low in decibels. Price is decent and hey... It's available!

That could be a really interesting alternative if I manage to have a couple of hundreds of euros more. Thanks!

[trevb0t]

4 hours ago, nemeshisu said:

That could be a really interesting alternative if I manage to have a couple of hundreds of euros more. Thanks!

Oh I had thought the max was 1200 euros?

[nmsxsu]

7 hours ago, trevb0t said:

Oh I had thought the max was 1200 euros?

Yeah but sadly I can't even spend the half of it rn. I need my money elsewhere, I will need to wait until August / September I think.