Mini ITX VR build

[Spoddi]

 Hi guys.

 

I'm building a mini ITX PC that'll be used primarily for VR (Valve index).

 

Any tips or things I need to change?

Have I missed something, or is there any compatibility issues between the parts and the case?

 

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor	$309.99 @ B&H
Motherboard	Asus ROG Strix X570-I Gaming Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard	$249.99 @ B&H
Memory	G.Skill Trident Z Neo 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory	$169.99 @ Newegg
Storage	Samsung 970 Evo 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive	$169.99 @ Amazon
Video Card	EVGA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 8 GB XC GAMING Video Card	$499.99 @ Newegg
Case	Fractal Design Node 304 Mini ITX Tower Case	$75.98 @ Amazon
Power Supply	Corsair SF 750 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular SFX Power Supply	$179.99 @ Amazon
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$1675.92
	Mail-in rebates	-$20.00
	Total	$1655.92
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-12-19 19:47 EST-0500

 

Thank you in advance.

[Slottr]

Here's some changes, you were overspending quite a bit.

 

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor	$189.99 @ B&H
Motherboard	Gigabyte B450 I AORUS PRO WIFI Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard	$124.79 @ SuperBiiz
Memory	Team T-FORCE VULCAN Z 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory	$49.99 @ Newegg
Storage	HP EX920 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive	$114.99 @ Newegg
Video Card	EVGA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 8 GB XC GAMING Video Card	$499.99 @ Newegg
Case	Fractal Design Node 304 Mini ITX Tower Case	$75.98 @ Amazon
Power Supply	Corsair RMx (2018) 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply	$79.99 @ Newegg
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$1175.72
	Mail-in rebates	-$40.00
	Total	$1135.72
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-12-19 19:51 EST-0500

 

Are you set on that case? It's not very small for an itx system and you don't have any extra hard drives

[Spoddi]

2 minutes ago, Slottr said:

Here's some changes, you were overspending quite a bit.

 

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor	$189.99 @ B&H
Motherboard	Gigabyte B450 I AORUS PRO WIFI Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard	$124.79 @ SuperBiiz
Memory	Team T-FORCE VULCAN Z 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory	$49.99 @ Newegg
Storage	HP EX920 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive	$114.99 @ Newegg
Video Card	EVGA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 8 GB XC GAMING Video Card	$499.99 @ Newegg
Case	Fractal Design Node 304 Mini ITX Tower Case	$75.98 @ Amazon
Power Supply	Corsair RMx (2018) 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply	$79.99 @ Newegg
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$1175.72
	Mail-in rebates	-$40.00
	Total	$1135.72
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-12-19 19:51 EST-0500

 

Are you set on that case? It's not very small for an itx system and you don't have any extra hard drives

Thank you for the quick reply!

 

Definitely a price difference there.

I see you've chosen a full size PSU. Isn't it too big to fit such a big GPU in the case?

 

Do you have any other recommendations for cases? I don't nessesarily want that case

[Slottr]

Just now, Spoddi said:

Thank you for the quick reply!

 

Definitely a price difference there.

I see you've chosen a full size PSU. Isn't it too big to fit such a big GPU in the case?

 

Do you have any other recommendations for cases? I don't nessesarily want that case

That case is definitely big enough to support it, that's why pcpartpicker is so good- it'll tell you when you're dumb haha

 

For case, If you're still okay with a boxy shape- the SG13 is fantastic

 

If you wanted a more xbox, flat case - the node 202 is a decent option.

[Spoddi]

1 minute ago, Slottr said:

That case is definitely big enough to support it, that's why pcpartpicker is so good- it'll tell you when you're dumb haha

 

For case, If you're still okay with a boxy shape- the SG13 is fantastic

 

If you wanted a more xbox, flat case - the node 202 is a decent option.

Which of those cases would you recommend? Keep in mind, it'll be sitting inside my TV stand. Airflow has to be decent

[Slottr]

27 minutes ago, Spoddi said:

Which of those cases would you recommend? Keep in mind, it'll be sitting inside my TV stand. Airflow has to be decent

Either are decent, the SG13 is definitely better for cooling though. Node 202 is known to be a little more choked

 

You would need to change the gpu though- the evga card is slightly too long for that case.

 

[Spoddi]

8 hours ago, Slottr said:

Either are decent, the SG13 is definitely better for cooling though. Node 202 is known to be a little more choked

 

You would need to change the gpu though- the evga card is slightly too long for that case.

SG13 looks amazing. I am however set on the specific GPU :( 

Do you have experience with Node 304 and Node 202?
- Which case will provide the best cooling, assembly and build quality?

 

I also need some good fans and a better CPU cooler.

[Slottr]

2 hours ago, Spoddi said:

SG13 looks amazing. I am however set on the specific GPU

Do you have experience with Node 304 and Node 202?
- Which case will provide the best cooling, assembly and build quality?

 

I also need some good fans and a better CPU cooler.

Both cases would be out of question if you have to use that gpu 

I'd probably go with something like the core 500. 

 

The core 500 will come with one exhaust fan, but you can put in an extra intake at the front. I really like noctuas.

 

The ryzen stock cooler will also be sufficient if you're not overclocking, or doing a small overclock. 

[Spoddi]

3 hours ago, Slottr said:

Both cases would be out of question if you have to use that gpu 

I'd probably go with something like the core 500. 

 

The core 500 will come with one exhaust fan, but you can put in an extra intake at the front. I really like noctuas.

 

The ryzen stock cooler will also be sufficient if you're not overclocking, or doing a small overclock. 

Why is the GPU out of the question? It seems to fit according to length etc

[Spoddi]

I do really like the core 500 though. Has many nice features.

[Slottr]

23 minutes ago, Spoddi said:

Why is the GPU out of the question? It seems to fit according to length etc

With the sg13, it's about 1/3 of an inch too big 

 

And yeah I guess the node 202 supports it- I thought it was shorter!