first time pc build? (update)

[VestiaryFlea867]

(original post here: https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/1095373-first-time-pc-build/?tab=comments#comment-12818343)

After seeing Linus's smallest ever build, I was thinking to change the Dr. Zaber Sentry case to the Velka 3. I was wondering if this was a better idea. So, for the components to fit in the Velka 3, what is the best low profile 2060 or 2070 Super t and what is the best Flex-ATX power supply. Also, does the case need low-profile ram?

 

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/7TwYrV

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 3.8 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($234.29 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L9i chromax.black 33.84 CFM CPU Cooler  ($48.95 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Asus ROG Strix X570-I Gaming Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard  ($259.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory  ($94.99 @ Newegg) [placeholder]
Storage: Intel 660p Series 1.02 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($99.99 @ B&H) 
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 8 GB Video Card  ($499.99 @ Best Buy) [placeholder]
Power Supply: FSP Group 500 W 80+ Platinum Certified Flex ATX Power Supply  ($129.99 @ Amazon) 
Custom: Velka 3 ($79.99)
Total: $1448.18
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-10-13 19:45 EDT-0400

 

[trevb0t]

57 minutes ago, VestiaryFlea867 said:

(original post here: https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/1095373-first-time-pc-build/?tab=comments#comment-12818343)

After seeing Linus's smallest ever build, I was thinking to change the Dr. Zaber Sentry case to the Velka 3. I was wondering if this was a better idea. So, for the components to fit in the Velka 3, what is the best low profile 2060 or 2070 Super t and what is the best Flex-ATX power supply. Also, does the case need low-profile ram?

 

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/7TwYrV

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 3.8 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($234.29 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L9i chromax.black 33.84 CFM CPU Cooler  ($48.95 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Asus ROG Strix X570-I Gaming Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard  ($259.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory  ($94.99 @ Newegg) [placeholder]
Storage: Intel 660p Series 1.02 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($99.99 @ B&H) 
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 8 GB Video Card  ($499.99 @ Best Buy) [placeholder]
Power Supply: FSP Group 500 W 80+ Platinum Certified Flex ATX Power Supply  ($129.99 @ Amazon) 
Custom: Velka 3 ($79.99)
Total: $1448.18
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-10-13 19:45 EDT-0400

 

The Velka 3 is pretty neat... See also Linus' video on the Fractal Design Node 202. It's got full sized GPU clearance and great airflow in a nice slim case. 

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU Cooler	Noctua NH-L9i 33.84 CFM CPU Cooler	$39.95 @ Amazon
Case	Fractal Design Node 202 HTPC Case	$67.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply	Corsair SF 450 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular SFX Power Supply	$79.99 @ Newegg
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$207.93
	Mail-in rebates	-$20.00
	Total	$187.93
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-10-13 20:42 EDT-0400

 

 

[dizmo]

Looking at your build, I think there's a few issues:

• I know it says place holder, but I don't believe you can fit full sized cards in that case; you'd need to look for ITX variants.
• There's no reason to buy the 3600x over the 3600.

The case might not require low profile RAM, but the cooler might.

 

There's loads of other SFF cases that aren't so....restrictive. Not sure if you've ever checked out this site, but I've found loads of interesting cases here:

https://smallformfactor.net/forum/category/custom-cases-projects/