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I like this build but looking for a smaller case, I seen a prodigy and slightly bigger than what I want.

 

How's about this?

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/2VTqP

 

This time, it's an actual HTPC case, not a towerlike case. Also, my mistake, but it's now in CAD.

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The new 750 ti is pretty cool with the new Maxwell design and would love to replace my big old rig with a new small sleek, ultra efficient PC. The primary use of this pc is just to stream blu ray with full 7.1 surround, casual gaming (HearthStone, lol) and pictures, lots of pictures.

I'm not planning on over clocking and I want to build this as small as I can. My budget is $1000 but I am selling my old rig for $400 so I can probably stretch it a bit and I already have a 120gb corsair ssd for boot drive. Pretty sure I am going to use the Evga Gtx 750 Ti, ASUS Z87I-DELUXE motherboard, because i need the ac wifi built in aspect of it (Its a lot of bandwidth streaming big blu ray movies across the house). Any help with suggestions will be a great help, and I don't mind spending couple extra bucks on quality and I am Canadian.

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You don't really need a graphics card for that. I'd just save the money.

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The new 750 ti is pretty cool with the new Maxwell design and would love to replace my big old rig with a new small sleek, ultra efficient PC. The primary use of this pc is just to stream blu ray with full 7.1 surround, casual gaming (HearthStone, lol) and pictures, lots of pictures.

I'm not planning on over clocking and I want to build this as small as I can. My budget is $1000 but I am selling my old rig for $400 so I can probably stretch it a bit and I already have a 120gb corsair ssd for boot drive. Pretty sure I am going to use the Evga Gtx 750 Ti, ASUS Z87I-DELUXE motherboard, because i need the ac wifi built in aspect of it (Its a lot of bandwidth streaming big blu ray movies across the house). Any help with suggestions will be a great help, and I don't mind spending couple extra bucks on quality and I am Canadian.

CPU overclocking can be a pain, but GPU overclocking is extremely easy and there is NO reason not to do it.

 

If you're just doing casual gaming and playing blu-ray, you don't need a dedicated gpu. The intel or AMD integrated graphics would be sufficient for casual games such as minecraft. And I would strongly advise you go with the H87N-Wifi because it's cheaper, also has AC (on the newer revision), and is not a waste like Z87 since you're not looking to OC the CPU. 

 

PS: in 5 minutes I'll have a rig that should be great for that prepared. 

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Seems like a good build.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2VSU1

 

CPU

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Intel Core i5-4440S 2.8GHz Quad-Core Processor $182.99   $4.99   $187.98 SuperBiiz    

Buy
 

CPU Cooler

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Noctua NH-C12P SE14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler $64.99       $64.99 Mwave    

Buy
 

Motherboard   Asus Z87I-DELUXE Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard $179.49   FREE   $179.49 Amazon    

Buy
 

 

Eligible for free two-day shipping with Amazon Prime membership

      Memory

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Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory $69.98       $69.98 OutletPC    

Buy
 

Video Card

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EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card $149.99   FREE   $149.99 Amazon    

Buy
 

Case

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BitFenix Prodigy (Black) Mini ITX Tower Case $59.99       $59.99 NCIX US    

Buy
 

Power Supply

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Corsair RM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply $79.99 -$20.00 FREE   $59.99 Newegg    

Buy
 

 

$20.00 mail-in rebate

      Optical Drive

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LG UH12NS30 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer $41.99   FREE   $41.99 Newegg    

Buy
 

Base Total: $829.41   Mail-in Rebates: -$20.00   Shipping: $4.99   Total: $814.40
 

 

 

 

 

All under 900 bucks.

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I also like to play Starcraft on my big screen and will need the graphics power to run it on Ultra at 1080p. I have grown accustomed playing on max detail and i cannot go back. I  forgot to mention I need the capabilities of a Blu Ray player for the movies I actually buy, if i need to buy a expensive slim I will.

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I also like to play Starcraft on my big screen and will need the graphics power to run it on Ultra at 1080p. I have grown accustomed playing on max detail and i cannot go back. I  forgot to mention I need the capabilities of a Blu Ray player for the movies I actually buy, if i need to buy a expensive slim I will.

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/2VTbF

 

This thing should be near silent. Use one of the noctua's as an outtake, pushing the hot air out the top, and then use one on the cooler for good performance. There should be air coming in through the vents thanks to the gpu, so everything should be good.

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Seems like a good build.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2VSU1

 

CPU

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Intel Core i5-4440S 2.8GHz Quad-Core Processor $182.99   $4.99   $187.98 SuperBiiz    

Buy
 

CPU Cooler

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Noctua NH-C12P SE14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler $64.99       $64.99 Mwave    

Buy
 

Motherboard   Asus Z87I-DELUXE Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard $179.49   FREE   $179.49 Amazon    

Buy
 

 

Eligible for free two-day shipping with Amazon Prime membership

      Memory

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Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory $69.98       $69.98 OutletPC    

Buy
 

Video Card

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EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card $149.99   FREE   $149.99 Amazon    

Buy
 

Case

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BitFenix Prodigy (Black) Mini ITX Tower Case $59.99       $59.99 NCIX US    

Buy
 

Power Supply

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Corsair RM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply $79.99 -$20.00 FREE   $59.99 Newegg    

Buy
 

 

$20.00 mail-in rebate

      Optical Drive

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LG UH12NS30 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer $41.99   FREE   $41.99 Newegg    

Buy
 

Base Total: $829.41   Mail-in Rebates: -$20.00   Shipping: $4.99   Total: $814.40

 

 

 

 

 

All under 900 bucks.

I like this build but looking for a smaller case, I seen a prodigy and slightly bigger than what I want.

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I like this build but looking for a smaller case, I seen a prodigy and slightly bigger than what I want.

 

How's about this?

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/2VTqP

 

This time, it's an actual HTPC case, not a towerlike case. Also, my mistake, but it's now in CAD.

"If it has tits or tires, at some point you will have problems with it." -@vinyldash303

this is probably the only place i'll hang out anymore: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/274320-the-long-awaited-car-thread/

 

Current Rig: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600, Abit IN9-32MAX nForce 680i board, Galaxy GT610 1GB DDR3 gpu, Cooler Master Mystique 632S Full ATX case, 1 2TB Seagate Barracuda SATA and 1x200gb Maxtor SATA drives, 1 LG SATA DVD drive, Windows 10. All currently runs like shit :D 

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How's about this?

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/2VTqP

 

This time, it's an actual HTPC case, not a towerlike case. Also, my mistake, but it's now in CAD.

thanks this is exactly the build i wanted, thanks

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thanks this is exactly the build i wanted, thanks

 

No prob.  Glad i could help.  :lol:

"If it has tits or tires, at some point you will have problems with it." -@vinyldash303

this is probably the only place i'll hang out anymore: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/274320-the-long-awaited-car-thread/

 

Current Rig: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600, Abit IN9-32MAX nForce 680i board, Galaxy GT610 1GB DDR3 gpu, Cooler Master Mystique 632S Full ATX case, 1 2TB Seagate Barracuda SATA and 1x200gb Maxtor SATA drives, 1 LG SATA DVD drive, Windows 10. All currently runs like shit :D 

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