Pc built with bitfenix colossus.

[Charles Carron]

Hi, 

I would like to built a Pc for my brother around $1200, this includes monitor, parts, case, OS...

The biggest problem I have is being sure things fit in this case, so I'll ask it you guys! What parts do you recommend me?

This are my requirements:

- bitfenix colossus mini case

- possibility to use nvidia shadowplay (so gtx650 or higher)

- I prefer intel processors

 

If you want to help me just comment your parts or tips in the description

Thanks in advance. 

[jlangford.9]

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

[lapris54]

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

You did not think very hard about that did you? It does not fit any of what the OP wanted

[Naty722]

I'm guessing you mean the Colossus Mini, since you're worried about size? Do you want the MicroATX or the MiniITX version? They're about the same size I think, but the insides are vastly different.

 

With the mATX, as long as you get a mATX or mITX motherboard, you should be fine. Even the longest graphics cards should fit (though you might need to take out the optical drive). If you get the mITX case, you need a mITX motherboard. Those are pretty much the only size requirements.

 

A little more info is needed for specific parts though. Are you just gaming? Doing anything like video editing? What country are you in, so we know what budget you have? Those will help us suggest specific parts.

[lapris54]

Hi, 

I would like to built a Pc for my brother around $1200, this includes monitor, parts, case, OS...

The biggest problem I have is being sure things fit in this case, so I'll ask it you guys! What parts do you recommend me?

This are my requirements:

- bitfenix colossus case

- possibility to use nvidia shadowplay (so gtx650 or higher)

- I prefer intel processors

 

If you want to help me just comment your parts or tips in the description

Thanks in advance. 

Im finding it difficult to get an i5 into that budget with everything else

[Charles Carron]

I'm guessing you mean the Colossus Mini, since you're worried about size? Do you want the MicroATX or the MiniITX version? They're about the same size I think, but the insides are vastly different.

 

With the mATX, as long as you get a mATX or mITX motherboard, you should be fine. Even the longest graphics cards should fit (though you might need to take out the optical drive). If you get the mITX case, you need a mITX motherboard. Those are pretty much the only size requirements.

 

A little more info is needed for specific parts though. Are you just gaming? Doing anything like video editing? What country are you in, so we know what budget you have? Those will help us suggest specific parts.

Yes, I mean the mini, srry I didn't mentioned that. My brother is not planning to make any videos, so no editing required. But He would like to save some moments though, that's why I'm looking for an nvidia graphics card (so I can use shadowplay

[Charles Carron]

Im finding it difficult to get an i5 into that budget with everything else

 

The price doesn't has to be exactly $1200, a little less or more is good for me.

[lapris54]

The price doesn't has to be exactly $1200, a little less or more is good for me.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2XZIl  I came up with this, it does not include the case as i could not find the case you wanted and I also did not include a mouse or keyboard as they are cheap to pick up in any computer store

[EpicGeekonFire]

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

 

Add your Monitor and OS

 

(I have the Volume Windows 8 Licence ) 

[Probenja]

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

 

Add your Monitor and OS

 

(I have the Volume Windows 8 Licence ) 

That looks like an awesome build, maybe add an ssd.

 

This would work:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Y0Es

[Charles Carron]

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

 

Add your Monitor and OS

 

(I have the Volume Windows 8 Licence ) 

That cooler looks quite big, are you sure it fits the case?

[Charles Carron]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2XZIl  I came up with this, it does not include the case as i could not find the case you wanted and I also did not include a mouse or keyboard as they are cheap to pick up in any computer store

 

And this fits a mini ITX case?

[Charles Carron]

That looks like an awesome build, maybe add an ssd.

 

This would work:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Y0Es

I'll probably take that built, but that cooler looks pretty big, you're sure it fits the case? + the site says there are some compatibility issues: Kingston Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory operating voltage of 1.65V exceeds the Intel Haswell CPU recommended maximum of 1.5V+5% (1.575V). This memory module may run at a reduced clock rate to meet the 1.5V voltage recommendation, or may require running at a voltage greater than the Intel recommended maximum.

 

Or is this not a big problem?

[EpicGeekonFire]

That cooler looks quite big, are you sure it fits the case?

It Should If you dont have a fan on the top of the case. 

[Charles Carron]

It Should If you dont have a fan on the top of the case. 

Thanks for your help