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Hello everyone! I have been tweaking a workstation build (for my dad, he does AutoCad work) and I'd love to know If there's anything I should change. Please keep in mind, the system does need to be rather small.

Build #1

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($279.99)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X31 69.5 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($72.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97M-ITX/AC Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($69.99)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX200 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($235.98 @ Directron)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card  ($549.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Silverstone RVZ01B Mini ITX Desktop Case  ($79.99 @ Directron)
Power Supply: Silverstone 500W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply  ($96.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.75 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Cougar Vortex PWM 70.5 CFM 120mm  Fan  (Purchased For $0.00)
Total: $1590.65
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-17 13:54 EST-0500

 

Build #2


CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($279.99)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X31 69.5 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($72.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97M-ITX/AC Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($69.99)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX200 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($235.98 @ Directron)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card  ($549.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case  ($31.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair RM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  (Purchased For $0.00)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.75 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Cougar Vortex PWM 70.5 CFM 120mm  Fan  (Purchased For $0.00)
Total: $1445.66
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-17 13:56 EST-0500

 

Build #3


CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($279.99)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($93.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97M Gaming Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX200 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($235.98 @ Directron)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card  ($549.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair Air 240 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair RM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  (Purchased For $0.00)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.75 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Cougar Vortex PWM 70.5 CFM 120mm  Fan  (Purchased For $0.00)
Total: $1579.66
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-17 14:03 EST-0500

 

Build #4

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($299.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($93.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty X99M Killer Micro ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($209.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($210.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX200 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($235.98 @ Directron)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card  ($549.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair Air 240 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair RM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  (Purchased For $0.00)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.75 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Cougar Vortex PWM 70.5 CFM 120mm  Fan  (Purchased For $0.00)
Total: $1765.65
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-17 14:07 EST-0500

 

Thanks a bunch in advance!

BOINC Setup:
i5 7200U @ Stock

Core2Duo T6600 @ Stock

i3 2330M @ Stock

i5 3210M @ Stock

 

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Get the first build, ditch the RVZ01 and try to find out when does the FTZ01 becomes available, it's the same case, but with a more professional look, no plastic, all aluminium; as well as a better back panel design. Add a filter for the PSU for it.

I really don't see how will the AiO really help? Get a Prolimatech Samuel 17, it's basically the best low profile cooler on the market, it doesn't come with a fan, get a Noctua NF-F12 (PWM) for it.

For the PSU, get the new SFX-extended one, it will fit the case, but has a larger fan instead of the 80mm one that is noisy for some people.

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