My Mini ITX planned build

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

What do you guys think about my mITX planned build? Opinions, suggestions are welcomed.  http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/39nGv

[jscho]

Looks good

[Shd0w2]

Awesome.

[EpicGeekonFire]

Really Nice! Very balanced system muy bien. 

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

Looks good

 

Really Nice! Very balanced system muy bien. 

 

Awesome.

 

Thank you all. I was thinking of maybe getting a 550w PSU instead of a 650w? Or should I stay with the 650w?

[WoodenMarker]

What's the system being used for?

 

Thank you all. I was thinking of maybe getting a 550w PSU instead of a 650w? Or should I stay with the 650w?

Even the 550 G is a bit on the overkill side already. 

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

What's the system being used for?

 

Even the 550 G is a bit on the overkill side already. 

 

Yeah, I could even go with a 450 right? Estimated wattage is 398... Hmmm...

[EpicGeekonFire]

What's the system being used for?

 

Even the 550 G is a bit on the overkill side already. 

I would keep it 550..... it will be on less stress and less hot. 

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

I would keep it 550..... it will be on less stress and less hot. 

 

Yeah, they won't even re-stock the 450 where I am buying at, so I guess 550 will do just fine

[WoodenMarker]

Yeah, I could even go with a 450 right? Estimated wattage is 398... Hmmm...

I would keep it 550..... it will be on less stress and less hot. 

450 would be fine. You could run a 780 Ti on a 450w. 

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

450 would be fine. You could run a 780 Ti on a 450w. 

 

Yeah I know, but the PSU won't be in stock anymore so I need to go with 550w.

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

@WoodenMarker @EpicGeekonFire @JK Vengeance @Shd0w2 What do you guys think about the monitor? It's 129$ while I see other monitors all at least 180$...

[EpicGeekonFire]

@WoodenMarker @EpicGeekonFire @JK Vengeance @Shd0w2 What do you guys think about the monitor? It's 129$ while I see other monitors all at least 180$...

IMO its too small, i would go 24+ Inches. Its resolution is good and it must just be all the deals for it. 

[WoodenMarker]

@WoodenMarker @EpicGeekonFire @JK Vengeance @Shd0w2 What do you guys think about the monitor? It's 129$ while I see other monitors all at least 180$...

You're better off with an IPS panel http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/acer-monitor-umvh6aa003

IMO its too small, i would go 24+ Inches. Its resolution is good and it must just be all the deals for it. 

Size depends on preference.

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

IMO its too small, i would go 24+ Inches. Its resolution is good and it must just be all the deals for it. 

 

Yeah but I wanted like the smallest size that can have 1080p and 60 hertz. I may be on the go with my PC.

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

You're better off with an IPS panel http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/acer-monitor-umvh6aa003

Size depends on preference.

 

I know but it's so expensive. It goes to like 180$ minimum. Which blows my budget by like 60$.

[EpicGeekonFire]

Yeah but I wanted like the smallest size that can have 1080p and 60 hertz. I may be on the go with my PC.

Ah ok. Just for the most pleasure in viewing I find sitting back with my 24" monitor better. 

[WoodenMarker]

I know but it's so expensive. It goes to like 180$ minimum. Which blows my budget by like 60$.

You're already wasting a good deal of your budget on things that don't really help performance.

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

You're already wasting a good deal of your budget on things that don't really help performance.

 

I would be surprised if you can suggest me another config gaining 80$ in my budget.,,

[WoodenMarker]

I would be surprised if you can suggest me another config gaining 80$ in my budget.,,

I've been waiting for you to answer a certain question..

What's the system being used for?

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

I've been waiting for you to answer a certain question..

 

Well gaming, you know. Lil bit of everything.

[brob]

I would be surprised if you can suggest me another config gaining 80$ in my budget.,,

 

That is not even a challenge.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($254.79 @ DirectCanada)

CPU Cooler:  Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($99.99 @ Canada Computers)

Motherboard:  MSI Z87I AC Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($164.98 @ Newegg Canada)

Memory:  A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($79.99 @ NCIX)

Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($94.79 @ DirectCanada)

Storage:  Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($64.79 @ DirectCanada)

Video Card:  PNY GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card  ($349.64 @ TigerDirect Canada)

Case:  Corsair 250D Mini ITX Tower Case  ($84.68 @ DirectCanada)

Power Supply:  SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($99.99 @ NCIX)

Optical Drive:  Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($15.79 @ DirectCanada)

Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($99.99 @ NCIX)

Monitor:  BenQ GW2255 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($124.99 @ NCIX)

Keyboard:  Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($129.99 @ NCIX)

Mouse:  Corsair Vengeance M65 Wired Laser Mouse  ($80.85 @ Newegg Canada)

Other: Corsair MM200 Standard Mouse Pad ($16.99)

Total: $1762.24

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-13 21:29 EDT-0400)

 

Notes:

• There is no need for the Noctua fans.
• A non ROG motherboard, but with similar features.
• Quality but less expensive memory.
• A gpu that exhausts out the back for better cooling in a small case
• A better size psu. It is still sufficiently to large handle a gpu upgrade down the road.

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

 

That is not even a challenge.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($254.79 @ DirectCanada)

CPU Cooler:  Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($99.99 @ Canada Computers)

Motherboard:  MSI Z87I AC Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($164.98 @ Newegg Canada)

Memory:  A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($79.99 @ NCIX)

Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($94.79 @ DirectCanada)

Storage:  Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($64.79 @ DirectCanada)

Video Card:  PNY GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card  ($349.64 @ TigerDirect Canada)

Case:  Corsair 250D Mini ITX Tower Case  ($84.68 @ DirectCanada)

Power Supply:  SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($99.99 @ NCIX)

Optical Drive:  Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($15.79 @ DirectCanada)

Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($99.99 @ NCIX)

Monitor:  BenQ GW2255 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($124.99 @ NCIX)

Keyboard:  Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($129.99 @ NCIX)

Mouse:  Corsair Vengeance M65 Wired Laser Mouse  ($80.85 @ Newegg Canada)

Other: Corsair MM200 Standard Mouse Pad ($16.99)

Total: $1762.24

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-13 21:29 EDT-0400)

 

Notes:

• There is no need for the Noctua fans.
• A non ROG motherboard, but with similar features.
• Quality but less expensive memory.
• A gpu that exhausts out the back for better cooling in a small case
• A better size psu. It is still sufficiently to large handle a gpu upgrade down the road.

 

 

Forgot to specefy I can only buy from Canada Computers. Also, why get a blower GPU if I have side vents?

[jscho]

Yeah but I wanted like the smallest size that can have 1080p and 60 hertz. I may be on the go with my PC.

 

A mate of mine has three of those 21.5" BenQ monitors, they're pretty good for the price but how often will you be on the go with your rig? Because getting a 24" monitor won't be much more of a hassle than a 21.5" if it's like once a month or less. If it doesn't fit into your budget, getting a cheaper motherboard would reduce the cost of the build by a fair bit. The Impact board is an expensive one. ASRock has some nice ITX boards and so does MSI.

[brob]

Forgot to specefy I can only buy from Canada Computers. Also, why get a blower GPU if I have side vents?

 

You can usually price match at Canada Computers. The following build uses parts available from Canada Computers - other than the Corsair mouse and keyboard from your build. The merchant shown in the list is simply the lowest price.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($254.79 @ DirectCanada)

CPU Cooler:  Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($99.99 @ Canada Computers)

Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-Z87N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($132.99 @ Canada Computers)

Memory:  A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($79.99 @ NCIX)

Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($94.79 @ DirectCanada)

Storage:  Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($64.79 @ DirectCanada)

Video Card:  Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card  ($379.00 @ Canada Computers)

Case:  Corsair 250D Mini ITX Tower Case  ($84.68 @ DirectCanada)

Power Supply:  Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($84.99 @ Canada Computers)

Optical Drive:  LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer  ($19.99 @ Canada Computers)

Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($99.99 @ NCIX)

Monitor:  BenQ GW2255 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($124.99 @ NCIX)

Keyboard:  Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($129.99 @ NCIX)

Mouse:  Corsair Vengeance M65 Wired Laser Mouse  ($80.85 @ Newegg Canada)

Other: Corsair MM200 Standard Mouse Pad ($16.99)

Total: $1748.81

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-13 21:47 EDT-0400)

 

I initially picked a blower style card for three reasons. It is made by a reputable, although not well known manufacturer. It is inexpensive. And, the style is typically better in smaller cases as it exhausts hot air directly out of the case, helping to keep the interior cooler. Other styles would pull air in the left opening and blow it across the board to the H100i on the other side that is exhausting air.