Mini ITX build idea

[Tasuma]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.95 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($88.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97N-Gaming 5 Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($138.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Kingston Fury Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($63.99 @ NCIX US) 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card  ($338.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case: Corsair 250D Mini ITX Tower Case  ($84.98 @ OutletPC) 

Power Supply: OCZ Fatal1ty 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($85.00 @ Newegg) 

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

Total: $1110.86

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-23 19:02 EST-0500

 

What do ya guys think?

[79wjd]

Looks good, but you can get a cheaper PSU: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-100b10600kr

 

Just be aware, the 250D is very large for an mITX case. 

 

I also assume you already have an ssd/hdd

[Tasuma]

Looks good, but you can get a cheaper PSU: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-100b10600kr

 

Just be aware, the 250D is very large for an mITX case. 

 

i know. But I still wanted to liquid cool my cpu and I am getting the PSU cause the red theme.

[AlexStriz]

There are a lot better AIO's on the market than the H100i.. just saying. 

 

Plus, it's been said already, but the 250d is a BIG case for mITX

[Tasuma]

There are a lot better AIO's on the market than the H100i.. just saying. 

 

Plus, it's been said already, but the 250d is a BIG case for mITX

 

What case and cooler would you suggest then?

[79wjd]

i know. But I still wanted to liquid cool my cpu and I am getting the PSU cause the red theme.

I would go with the MSI (full size) 970 then. 

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-gtx970gaming4g

 

 

What case and cooler would you suggest then?

Is there a reason you want a small form factor case? 

 

For a cooler, the H105 would be a better choice. Or alternatively, NH-D14/D15 if you don't mind a huge chunk of steel. 

[Tasuma]

I just like the idea of having a smaller case. I am going away to college soon and would just like to keep everything smaller so when i move around dorms im not lugging a big pc

 

I would go with the MSI (full size) 970 then. 

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-gtx970gaming4g

 

 

 

Is there a reason you want a small form factor case? 

 

For a cooler, the H105 would be a better choice. Or alternatively, NH-D14/D15 if you don't mind a huge chunk of steel. 

[79wjd]

I just like the idea of having a smaller case. I am going away to college soon and would just like to keep everything smaller so when i move around dorms im not lugging a big pc

Have you considered the 380T then as it would be easier to transport. (albeit it's not smaller)

[Tasuma]

Have you considered the 380T then as it would be easier to transport. (albeit it's not smaller)

 

Didn't even think of that! That is pretty awesome! Might do that!

[AlexStriz]

What case and cooler would you suggest then?

If you want to stick with Corsair, go with the H110 (280mm - more surface area) or H105 (thicker radiator). Alternatively you can wait for their new one.. H110i GT of whatever it's called.. Cooler Master, Swiftech, and NZXT all make good coolers as well.

 

As for the case, there are a few options. Again, if you want to stick with Corsair, as mentioned, the 380T would be a nice pick.

Some other nice small cases are the Fractal Node 304, Fractal Define Mini, Silverstone FT03/FT03-Mini, Silverstone TJ08B-E, and the Thermaltake V1/V21 (I am actually thinking of the V21 for my upcoming small HTPC build.. it will most likely be mATX though)