Mini ITX APU build

[Shhuks]

I'm looking to build a mini-itx APU system. Below i have listed some of the components that i am looking to use. I would just like a little input on a few parts that i wasn't sure which to go with. 

 

Case: Cooler Master elite 110 

APU: AMD 7850k

Power Supply: Corsair CS450M

RAM: Suggestions?

GPU: Suggestions? (r7 250 that will run with APU)

Motherboard: Suggestions?(FM2+ Socket Mini ITX board) 

[Wtalk2]

Budget?? Locations?? Peripherals?? OS??

[Antibull]

Why would you go with an APU system if you are going to buy a GPU? 

[wreckem1214]

Why would you go with an APU system if you are going to buy a GPU? 

 

Pretty much this, but you can increase performance slightly by adding an r7 250 and utilizing dual graphics. That would be the only APU/GPU setup I would recommend

[ELSknutson]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202128&cm_re=itx_graphics_card-_-14-202-128-_-Product

 

You can go with this and Run your Apu in crossfire 

 

And as far as ram go's 8 or 16 GB of 1600Mhz - 2100Mhz what ever on sale 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104468&cm_re=hyperx-_-20-104-468-_-Product

 

Motherboard 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128663

 

But if your going to go with a GPU in your system you might want a Higher wattage PSU Like 600W

[wreckem1214]

I'm looking to build a mini-itx APU system. Below i have listed some of the components that i am looking to use. I would just like a little input on a few parts that i wasn't sure which to go with. 

 

Case: Cooler Master elite 110 

APU: AMD 7850k

Power Supply: Corsair CS450M

RAM: Suggestions?

GPU: Suggestions?

Motherboard: Suggestions?(FM2+ Socket Mini ITX board) 

 

For RAM: go with high speed. From what I've read it is necessary for the APUs graphics cores, and will markedly improve performance. Make sure your motherboard supports it 

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f32133c9d8gxl

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f32400c10d8gzh

[wreckem1214]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/F6HrWZ

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/F6HrWZ/by_merchant/

 

CPU: AMD A10-7850K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($139.99 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Mini ITX FM2+ Motherboard  ($78.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($66.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: MSI Radeon R7 250 2GB Video Card  ($77.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: Cooler Master Elite 110 Mini ITX Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: Corsair CSM 450W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($29.99 @ Newegg)

 

Total: $543.90

 

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-02 16:27 EST-0500

 

Something like this should be a nice start. High speed ram and dual graphics will help get the most out of Kaveri, while maintaining a reasonable budget. It might be a good idea to add a CPU cooler as well, but probably not necessary.

[Antibull]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/247ZrH

CPU:       i3-4150

Mobo:     Asus H81I-Plus

RAM:      G.Skill Ares Series 8GB

Storage: Samsung 840 120GB

Storage: Western digital caviar Blue 1TB

GPU:      Msi Radeon R9 270x

Case:     Cooler master 110

PSU:      Corsair CSM 450W

 

You'll get more performance for just 6 bucks more 

[Shhuks]

Budget?? Locations?? Peripherals?? OS??

No particular budget. USA(Texas). I will be using it to go to LAN parties so different pripherals. Windows 7 most likely as i don't prefer windows 8. 

[Shhuks]

Pretty much this, but you can increase performance slightly by adding an r7 250 and utilizing dual graphics. That would be the only APU/GPU setup I would recommend

Yes i intend on running a r7 250 with the 7850k. I would like this to be able to stay cool and compact. 

[wreckem1214]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/247ZrH

CPU:       i3-4150

Mobo:     Asus H81I-Plus

RAM:      G.Skill Ares Series 8GB

Storage: Samsung 840 120GB

Storage: Western digital caviar Blue 1TB

GPU:      Msi Radeon R9 270x

Case:     Cooler master 110

PSU:      Corsair CSM 450W

 

You'll get more performance for just 6 bucks more 

This is honestly a better build for the money. I'd go without the dual graphics I suggested earlier if you wanted a cheaper build than this.

 

Here is a more budget oriented build with just the APU. I've also added a hybrid SSHD instead of the SSD/HDD drive

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/vkYwjX

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/vkYwjX/by_merchant/

 

CPU: AMD A10-7850K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($139.99 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Mini ITX FM2+ Motherboard  ($78.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Seagate  1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive  ($71.00 @ Amazon) 

Case: Cooler Master Elite 110 Mini ITX Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: Corsair CSM 450W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 

 

Total: $419.95

 

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-02 16:45 EST-0500

[wreckem1214]

Yes i intend on running a r7 250 with the 7850k. I would like this to be able to stay cool and compact. 

 

I think (based on the core i3/r9 270x build mentioned above) dual graphics just isn't worth it. The Kaveri APU is awesome for a ~$450 build, but for the price of dual graphics setup, you can get a MUCH better core i3 and dedicated card setup. If your budget can stretch to $600 or so you might look at the GTX 760 as well 

[wreckem1214]

I think (based on the core i3/r9 270x build mentioned above) dual graphics just isn't worth it. The Kaveri APU is awesome for a ~$450 build, but for the price of dual graphics setup, you can get a MUCH better core i3 and dedicated card setup. If your budget can stretch to $600 or so you might look at the GTX 760 as well 

 

This build should serve you well. Admittedly I don't know much about the Zotac GTX 760, but it has decent reviews and is a powerful card given the small space. It staying cool is a factor, it wouldn't be a bad idea to add a case fan or two.

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/sJ6mWZ

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/sJ6mWZ/by_merchant/

 

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($94.98 @ NCIX US) 

Motherboard: ASRock H97M-ITX/AC Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($92.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($54.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($66.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 760 2GB AMP! Edition Video Card  ($189.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case: Cooler Master Elite 110 Mini ITX Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($19.99 @ Newegg) 

 

Total: $609.89

 

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-02 17:20 EST-0500

[Shhuks]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202128&cm_re=itx_graphics_card-_-14-202-128-_-Product

 

You can go with this and Run your Apu in crossfire 

 

And as far as ram go's 8 or 16 GB of 1600Mhz - 2100Mhz what ever on sale 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104468&cm_re=hyperx-_-20-104-468-_-Product

 

Motherboard 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128663

 

But if your going to go with a GPU in your system you might want a Higher wattage PSU Like 600W

I wasn't looking to put that much of a GPU in this build honestly. I was wanting to utilize the on board GPU and run it with the best r7 250 that runs with it.