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        I haven't decided on what to do yet, so I am just making systems on PCPartPicker. This is an Mini-ITX build as the title suggests, it is also pure gaming. If you could improve upon my list, that would be great. I don't want to upgrade that much. I would like an Nvidia card so when G-Sync comes out I will be able to use that. I will be playing on a single 1080p monitor, I might get a second one in the future, but for now I have one. I would also like to eventually upgrade to 16GB of RAM, that is why there is only 1 8GB stick. The price point is AROUND $1500. Oh, and I live in the US, so USD. 

 

        Thanks.

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($339.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L9i 57.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($46.99 @ Mwave) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($118.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($139.98 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Superclocked Video Card  ($489.99 @ Amazon) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 
Case Fan: Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($17.99 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Logitech G710 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($70.00) 
Other: Corsair MM200 Standard Size  ($17.00)
Total: $1647.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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If it's minitx, try going for a 780ti since no SLI, otherwise, it's pretty much golden.

WAIT, on the CPU cooler, I reccomend switching to like a 250D or CM 130 and grabbing a 120mm water cooler instead of that noctua CPU cooler.

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If it's minitx, try going for a 780ti since no SLI, otherwise, it's pretty much golden.

WAIT, on the CPU cooler, I reccomend switching to like a 250D or CM 130 and grabbing a 120mm water cooler instead of that noctua CPU cooler.

So your thinking this? 

 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L9i 57.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($46.99 @ Mwave) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($118.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Superclocked Video Card  ($649.99 @ Newegg) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 
Case Fan: Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($17.99 @ Amazon) 
Other: Logitech G710+  ($70.00)
Other: Corsair MM200 Standard Size  ($17.00)
Total: $1667.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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I'd go with the H97 Wifi from Gigabyte and a i7 4790 (non-K) and save some money. With that cooler and that case I don't think you can do much overclocking, it's not really meant for that.

The rest of the build looks pretty sweet.

What about this? I don't plan on doing much overclocking. 

 

 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L9i 57.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($46.99 @ Mwave) 
Motherboard: MSI Z87I AC Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($109.09 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Superclocked Video Card  ($489.99 @ Amazon) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 
Case Fan: Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($17.99 @ Amazon) 
Other: Logitech G710+  ($70.00)
Other: Corsair MM200 Standard Size  ($17.00)
Total: $1567.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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So your thinking this? 

 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L9i 57.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($46.99 @ Mwave) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($118.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Superclocked Video Card  ($649.99 @ Newegg) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 
Case Fan: Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($17.99 @ Amazon) 
Other: Logitech G710+  ($70.00)
Other: Corsair MM200 Standard Size  ($17.00)
Total: $1667.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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You didnt change anything... >.<

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What about this? I don't plan on doing much overclocking. 

 

 

The 4770K is even hotter than the 4790K, this processors, including the non-K variants,  have turbo boost technology, which allow them to auto-OC on demand, good cooling always makes a benefit there, you don't need the overclocking on a gaming rig, and spending more money to get a K part and not being able to OC because of temperatures, or make only a very little OC is overspending.

I love the cubitek case, it's clean small and cute, but it comes with compromises.

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        I haven't decided on what to do yet, so I am just making systems on PCPartPicker. This is an Mini-ITX build as the title suggests, it is also pure gaming. If you could improve upon my list, that would be great. I don't want to upgrade that much. I would like an Nvidia card so when G-Sync comes out I will be able to use that. I will be playing on a single 1080p monitor, I might get a second one in the future, but for now I have one. I would also like to eventually upgrade to 16GB of RAM, that is why there is only 1 8GB stick. The price point is AROUND $1500. Oh, and I live in the US, so USD. 

 

        Thanks.

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($339.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L9i 57.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($46.99 @ Mwave) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($118.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($139.98 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Superclocked Video Card  ($489.99 @ Amazon) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 
Case Fan: Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($17.99 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Logitech G710 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($70.00) 
Other: Corsair MM200 Standard Size  ($17.00)
Total: $1647.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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The Seasonic psu is 160mm long. The MiniCube appears to have a max length of 150mm. Silverstone ST60F-PS is only 140 mm and is quite good.

 

With a shorter psu you might consider replacing the Noctua cpu cooler and 120mm fan with a 120mm AIO cooler like the H80i - (the radiator would mount on the bottom as intake). This would certainly give you better overclocking potential.

80+ ratings certify electrical efficiency. Not quality.

 

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The Seasonic psu is 160mm long. The MiniCube appears to have a max length of 150mm. Silverstone ST60F-PS is only 140 mm and is quite good.

 

With a shorter psu you might consider replacing the Noctua cpu cooler and 120mm fan with a 120mm AIO cooler like the H80i - (the radiator would mount on the bottom as intake). This would certainly give you better overclocking potential.

Um... Linus used this exact PSU and case in a system build so.... 

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You didnt change anything... >.<

 

 

The 4770K is even hotter than the 4790K, this processors, including the non-K variants,  have turbo boost technology, which allow them to auto-OC on demand, good cooling always makes a benefit there, you don't need the overclocking on a gaming rig, and spending more money to get a K part and not being able to OC because of temperatures, or make only a very little OC is overspending.

I love the cubitek case, it's clean small and cute, but it comes with compromises.

 

 

The Seasonic psu is 160mm long. The MiniCube appears to have a max length of 150mm. Silverstone ST60F-PS is only 140 mm and is quite good.

 

With a shorter psu you might consider replacing the Noctua cpu cooler and 120mm fan with a 120mm AIO cooler like the H80i - (the radiator would mount on the bottom as intake). This would certainly give you better overclocking potential.

Thanks for all the help. I think I am going to go ATX though. I was just looking for a case that I like and what system could go into it. But I found a case that I REALLY like, so ATX it is. Any suggestions? 

 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($92.99 @ NCIX US) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($144.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($139.98 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Superclocked Video Card  ($489.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Lian-Li PC-A51B ATX Mini Tower Case  ($156.99 @ Amazon) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 
Other:  ($87.00)
Total: $1660.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Thanks for all the help. I think I am going to go ATX though. I was just looking for a case that I like and what system could go into it. But I found a case that I REALLY like, so ATX it is. Any suggestions? 

 

The case doesn't have a window, so the H100i looks pretty pointless, get a tower cooler, cheaper, almost same temps, more quiet, doesn't have a pump that can fail, and last pretty much for ever.

Lian-Li makes nice cases, the A51B is very nice, but if you want an all black case, compact but with a window and better looks, the LIAN LI PC-7HWX is your best pick, it's even cheaper than the A51B, although it's professional look doesn't go unnoticed.

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The case doesn't have a window, so the H100i looks pretty pointless, get a tower cooler, cheaper, almost same temps, more quiet, doesn't have a pump that can fail, and last pretty much for ever.

Lian-Li makes nice cases, the A51B is very nice, but if you want an all black case, compact but with a window and better looks, the LIAN LI PC-7HWX is your best pick, it's even cheaper than the A51B, although it's professional look doesn't go unnoticed.

I know it sounds strange, but I don't really want a window. I can take a look into the NH-D14/15. Any other suggestions?
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I know it sounds strange, but I don't really want a window. I can take a look into the NH-D14/15. Any other suggestions?

It doesn't sound strange, a black clean look can be very sexy, remember to wear gloves if you touch the case, you don't want fingerprints on aluminum!

The NH-D14 and NH-D15 are awesome, it doesn't color match, but you won't be seeing it anyway :)

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I know it sounds strange, but I don't really want a window. I can take a look into the NH-D14/15. Any other suggestions?

 

A better psu. SeaSonic SSR-650RM, XFX P1-650B-BEFX, Corsair HX650, and SeaSonic SS-650KM would all be good choices.

80+ ratings certify electrical efficiency. Not quality.

 

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It doesn't sound strange, a black clean look can be very sexy, remember to wear gloves if you touch the case, you don't want fingerprints on aluminum!

The NH-D14 and NH-D15 are awesome, it doesn't color match, but you won't be seeing it anyway :)

A better psu. SeaSonic SSR-650RM, XFX P1-650B-BEFX, Corsair HX650, and SeaSonic SS-650KM would all be good choices.

Thanks for all the help guys! :D
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