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SabreSix
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I am going to build an HTPC, which will have the ability to play games at 4K, that's the reason why I am going with SLIed 970s (the short ITX version from asus, yeah, i know about the VRAM, not sure about that), but is also an quiet HTPC, which will play Blurays, DVDs, Musik, etc

 

The case will be an Fractal Design Node 605, because I already have it, memory, HDD,  SSD and power supply are reused parts, too.

 

I have opened the build log, to get some input from you and maybe some tips and helps.

 

The parts are already ordered and will arrive soon, the first task is going to fit an ATX motherboard and the slim optical drive, which will need some modding, I think...

 

Maybe I am going to paint the case, not sure yet...

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/NfKVRB
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/NfKVRB/by_merchant/
 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($178.98 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L12 37.8 CFM CPU Cooler  ($66.57 @ Mwave) 
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII RANGER ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($297.55 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (4 x 2GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($89.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Western Digital Red 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($95.78 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($354.99 @ Micro Center) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($354.99 @ Micro Center) 
Case: Fractal Design Node 605 HTPC Case  ($159.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: Antec High Current Pro 850W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply 
Optical Drive: Panasonic UJ-265 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer  ($82.00 @ Amazon) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)  ($132.87 @ OutletPC) 
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-AC56 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($58.98 @ OutletPC) 
Case Fan: Noctua NF-F12 industrialPPC-2000 PWM 71.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($24.99 @ Amazon) 
Case Fan: Noctua NF-F12 industrialPPC-3000 PWM 109.9 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($24.40 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1922.08
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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SSD is an Intel M.2, which was not listed there, 180GB Model: SSDSCKGW180A4

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the parts arrived today, and I started building instantly :D

I had quiet some trouble, the internal opticaal drive didn't fit, because the internal connections for the power switch and HDD LED were in its way :(

the SSD did not work, because it was incompatible :/
but I found another one ...

 

and the post to mount M.2 SSDs was already broken on arrival

but for now, the system is build complete and I am just installing the OS ;)

 

photos are on their way :D

 

 

 

PHOTOS:
http://1drv.ms/1C5jUhm

 

 

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the broken M.2 security post :(

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the graphic cards, until now, they are really quiet and look very nice :D

 

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the whole system

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currently building:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2qdBNG

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and the post to mount M.2 SSDs was already broken on arrival

 

Oh, that's horrible =/

 

Nice and compact PC! Which games do you want to run on this in 4K, btw?

And failing to act, for fear of the risk, is no different than a living death. No matter what world you’re in.

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@Phorlorn

 

I am not sure, every game, that is going to work ;)

Skyrim (not modded)

Deus Ex Human Revolution (maybe in Full-HD and 3D, since the TV is capable of that)

Mass Effect 1,2,3

Crysis 2

Crysis 3 (Full-HD)

Max Payne 3

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maybe I am going to replace the blue Power-LED with another (maybe red) one, but it sits on a PCB for switch, LED and fan-controller, not so sure about that yet...

 

 

And I am looking for an SSD for this build, 2,5" or M.2, but M.2 only with PCI-E ones (don't know, if this works with SLI)

 

can somebody suggest some SSDs? I prefer the Intel 730 Series, but maybe you know a better one :)

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I am not sure, every game, that is going to work ;)

Skyrim (not modded)

Deus Ex Human Revolution (maybe in Full-HD and 3D, since the TV is capable of that)

Mass Effect 1,2,3

Crysis 2

Crysis 3 (Full-HD)

Max Payne 3

 

Huh, I am just really curious about settings you will end up using. It should all be around "high" preset, without anti-aliasing, but I'm not sure : )

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can somebody suggest some SSDs? I prefer the Intel 730 Series, but maybe you know a better one :)

 

Crucial MX100 series as a budget option, and Samsung 850 EVO as high-performance one

 

I used Intel 520 series SSD for a couple of years by myself and it's okay, forgetting the price

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yeah, the Samsung Drives... I have a 1TB 840Evo in my laptop, it ... isn't that good

I really do not trust Samsung products, after seeing TVs, some SSDs, tablets, phones ^^

 

and some PCI-E SSDs for the M.2 slot? I don't know much about this new connector, I don't want to buy something wrong ...

 

I've read about an Samsung XP941, but it is very very expensive ... And I don't think, that 1150 can use it's speed.
Am I save, or is an PCI-E SSD going to interfere with SLI? :/
Like I said, this type of SSD is new for me, but I think M.2 SSDs are pretty neat ;)

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Umm why 4k? 

IntelCorei54670k,Maximus VI Formula,Swift tech H220, 16gigs Corsair Dominator platinums, Asus DCUII GTX 780,1x256 840 evo, 1x 2TB Segate barracuda, Corsair AX 860, 

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maybe I am going to replace the blue Power-LED with another (maybe red) one, but it sits on a PCB for switch, LED and fan-controller, not so sure about that yet...

 

 

And I am looking for an SSD for this build, 2,5" or M.2, but M.2 only with PCI-E ones (don't know, if this works with SLI)

 

can somebody suggest some SSDs? I prefer the Intel 730 Series, but maybe you know a better one :)

 

With very simple soldering skill that should be a very simple modification.

I always go Samsung EVO for my ssd's but that's just my preference :)

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yeah, the Samsung Drives... I have a 1TB 840Evo in my laptop, it ... isn't that good

I really do not trust Samsung products, after seeing TVs, some SSDs, tablets, phones ^^

 

and some PCI-E SSDs for the M.2 slot? I don't know much about this new connector, I don't want to buy something wrong ...

 

I've read about an Samsung XP941, but it is very very expensive ... And I don't think, that 1150 can use it's speed.

Am I save, or is an PCI-E SSD going to interfere with SLI? :/

Like I said, this type of SSD is new for me, but I think M.2 SSDs are pretty neat ;)

 

Samsung makes the most relaible drives I think...

 

Their TVs, well honestly everyone is spying on you if that's what you are refering to.

 

THeir phones and tablets are pretty nice.

 

A PCI-E SSD will be fine.

 

M.2 has limited cooling and is made for like laptops and tablets.

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