Help converting this to a smaller rig?

[Shadow9857]

Basically I need help shrinking this rig down to a smaller but just as powerful computer.

 

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rnjKxr) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rnjKxr/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i74790k) | $319.88 @ OutletPC
**Motherboard** | [MSI Z97 MPOWER ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z97mpower) | $176.99 @ SuperBiiz
**Memory** | [G.Skill Sniper Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f31866c9d16gsr) | $149.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-internal-hard-drive-ct256mx100ssd1) | $104.99 @ Amazon
**Storage** | [seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st2000dm001) | $77.75 @ OutletPC
**Video Card** | [EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-04gp42983kr) | $549.99 @ Newegg
**Case** | [Fractal Design Define R5 ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/fractal-design-case-fdcadefr5bkw) | $119.99 @ NCIX US
**Power Supply** | [EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220g20750xr) | $91.66 @ Newegg
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-885370635690) | $89.98 @ OutletPC
**Monitor** | [benQ GW2765HT 60Hz 27.0" Monitor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/benq-monitor-gw2765ht) | $399.00 @ B&H
 | | **Total**
 | Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $2080.22
 | Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-29 14:30 EST-0500 |

 

Uses: Coding, compiling, gaming, VM work.

Why I do not have AMD cards: I do not like AMD. I currently am using AMD crossfires and would like to go back to a single card NVIDIA. I know, price and performance, etc etc, goes to AMD cards. I get it.

 

I will be moving into a new apartment by the time I get the rig so I need help getting this machine (Replace parts as needed) to fit into a smaller and preferable silent case. Absolute silence is not needed, just for my roomates sake.

Any and all help is welcome.

[Tedster]

Okay...

 

We could probably convert this build down to mITX if we wanted...

 

Do you like the look of the BitFenix Prodigy?

[othertomperson]

How much smaller? Would a smaller ATX case, like the Air 540, be small enough, or do you want to actually change form factor and motherboard?

[ammarez]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($319.88 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: Asus Z97I-PLUS Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($148.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($149.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($104.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($77.75 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($549.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: Corsair 250D Mini ITX Tower Case  ($69.99 @ NCIX US) 

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($91.66 @ Newegg) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 

Monitor: BenQ GW2765HT 60Hz 27.0" Monitor  ($399.00 @ B&H) 

Total: $2002.22

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-29 14:38 EST-0500

If you want a mini-itx system

[dizmo]

Aye, how small did you want to go? mATX, m-ITX?

If it's m-ITX I suggest the new SG13 from Silverstone. Looks like it'll be a very nice case indeed.

There's also the S3 from Caselabs.

 

Do you already have the parts listed, or are you altering your build?

 

What budget did you have in mind for the alterations?

[jnmbhj]

This is probably  the smallest computer you can build with great specs. 

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fXTRMp

[ammarez]

check http://www.silentpcreview.com/ they have super silent PCs if you want that - ~20dBA at 100% load-

[Shadow9857]

Tedster  Yes that was one I had in mind actually.
 

dizmo Small is small. As long as I can keep performance above average. Altering the build before I buy and move. Trying to keep the same budget of around $2100 I had in mind, above or below by a little bit is no harm done.

[Shadow9857]

Okay...

 

We could probably convert this build down to mITX if we wanted...

 

Do you like the look of the BitFenix Prodigy?

That was a case I was considering using yes.

[8darKnight9]

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($319.88 @ OutletPC) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 240M 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: EVGA 111-HR-E972-KR Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($175.38 @ Newegg) 

Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($149.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($93.74 @ NCIX US) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($77.75 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($549.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: Corsair 380T Mini ITX Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: XFX XTR 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($76.18 @ Newegg) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 

Monitor: BenQ GW2765HT 60Hz 27.0" Monitor  ($399.00 @ B&H) 

Total: $2076.87

[Shadow9857]

Aye, how small did you want to go? mATX, m-ITX?

If it's m-ITX I suggest the new SG13 from Silverstone. Looks like it'll be a very nice case indeed.

There's also the S3 from Caselabs.

 

Do you already have the parts listed, or are you altering your build?

 

What budget did you have in mind for the alterations?

Small is small, the room and desk I will be using is tight on space, but not cramped if that makes sense.

 

No, I am alerting the build before I buy and move.

Trying to keep at my $2000 range, but if smaller is cheaper with the same performance then sweet. If not then around $150 over budget is ok.

[dizmo]

Small is small, the room and desk I will be using is tight on space, but not cramped if that makes sense.

 

No, I am alerting the build before I buy and move.

Trying to keep at my $2000 range, but if smaller is cheaper with the same performance then sweet. If not then around $150 over budget is ok.

All right.

 

A few more questions. 

Did you want a taller, or fatter case? Is it living on the desk or the floor? Think 250D vs EVGA Hadron.

Do you need or want WiFi?

You shouldn't really have to spend much over, if anywhere near $2000.

[NumLock21]

Buy after you moved.

[Shadow9857]

All right.

 

A few more questions. 

Did you want a taller, or fatter case? Is it living on the desk or the floor? Think 250D vs EVGA Hadron.

Do you need or want WiFi?

You shouldn't really have to spend much over, if anywhere near $2000.

Will be living below the desk (I have a small platform to keep it off the carpet)

Do not need Wifi

[dizmo]

Will be living below the desk (I have a small platform to keep it off the carpet)

Do not need Wifi

m-ITX

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($319.99 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: EVGA ACX mITX 46.5 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($42.99 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard: Asus Z97I-PLUS Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($148.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($149.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($104.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($77.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($559.99 @ Amazon)

Case: EVGA Hadron Mini ITX Tower Case w/500W Power Supply  ($128.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)  ($92.00 @ B&H)

Monitor: BenQ GW2765HT 60Hz 27.0" Monitor  ($399.00 @ B&H)

Total: $2024.92

 

 

mATX

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($319.99 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($34.99 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: Asus Z97M-PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($123.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($149.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($104.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($77.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($559.99 @ Amazon)

Case: Phanteks Enthoo EVOLV MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($139.88 @ Amazon)

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($108.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)  ($92.00 @ B&H)

Monitor: BenQ GW2765HT 60Hz 27.0" Monitor  ($399.00 @ B&H)

Total: $2093.80

I also like the Gryphon for this one. It's $25 more.

 

 

In your original build you don't have a cooler, so these are a little higher.

[Shadow9857]

m-ITX

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($319.99 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: EVGA ACX mITX 46.5 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($42.99 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard: Asus Z97I-PLUS Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($148.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($149.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($104.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($77.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($559.99 @ Amazon)

Case: EVGA Hadron Mini ITX Tower Case w/500W Power Supply  ($128.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)  ($92.00 @ B&H)

Monitor: BenQ GW2765HT 60Hz 27.0" Monitor  ($399.00 @ B&H)

Total: $2024.92

 

 

mATX

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($319.99 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($34.99 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: Asus Z97M-PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($123.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($149.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($104.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($77.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($559.99 @ Amazon)

Case: Phanteks Enthoo EVOLV MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($139.88 @ Amazon)

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($108.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)  ($92.00 @ B&H)

Monitor: BenQ GW2765HT 60Hz 27.0" Monitor  ($399.00 @ B&H)

Total: $2093.80

I also like the Gryphon for this one. It's $25 more.

 

 

In your original build you don't have a cooler, so these are a little higher.

Awesome thank you.

I did have a Kraken X61 but for some reason it was not in my part list I coppied.

[dizmo]

Awesome thank you.

I did have a Kraken X61 but for some reason it was not in my part list I coppied.

Aye.

Also check out the FT03 and FT03 Mini. They're by and far my favorite small cases, but might be a little restricting for you, especially the Mini.