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I am planning to do a compact itx build in the next 3-4 months. I realize that new stuff may come out before then, but I just kind of wanted to establish something as a starting point.

 

There is a pc part picker list here. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/T3HhJx

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ Micro Center) 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L9i 57.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($44.98 @ NCIX US) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($109.99 @ Micro Center) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($64.75 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($92.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 285 2GB ITX COMPACT OC Video Card  ($211.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Silverstone RVZ01B Mini ITX Desktop Case  ($79.99 @ Directron) 
Power Supply: Silverstone 600W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply  ($109.99 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: Acer H226HQLbid 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($116.99 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Thermaltake POSEIDON Z Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($69.99 @ Directron) 
Mouse: Func MS- 3 Revision 2 Wired Laser Mouse  ($54.99 @ NCIX US) 
Headphones: Kingston HyperX Cloud Pro Headset  ($69.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1226.62
 
My budget is around $1000 but I could go up to about $1250 at most. Also of note is the fact that I already own the ram that I am planning to us for this build. 
 
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

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I am planning to do a compact itx build in the next 3-4 months. I realize that new stuff may come out before then, but I just kind of wanted to establish something as a starting point.

 

There is a pc part picker list here. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/T3HhJx

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ Micro Center) 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L9i 57.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($44.98 @ NCIX US) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($109.99 @ Micro Center) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($64.75 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($92.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 285 2GB ITX COMPACT OC Video Card  ($211.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Silverstone RVZ01B Mini ITX Desktop Case  ($79.99 @ Directron) 
Power Supply: Silverstone 600W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply  ($109.99 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: Acer H226HQLbid 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($116.99 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Thermaltake POSEIDON Z Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($69.99 @ Directron) 
Mouse: Func MS- 3 Revision 2 Wired Laser Mouse  ($54.99 @ NCIX US) 
Headphones: Kingston HyperX Cloud Pro Headset  ($69.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1226.62
 
My budget is around $1000 but I could go up to about $1250 at most. Also of note is the fact that I already own the ram that I am planning to us for this build. 
 
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

 

Bad build.

 

  1. The V300 SSD is the plague on Earth. Run away from it.
  2. Change GPU to the Gigabyte / Asus Gtx 970 mini.
  3. Change PSU to a 450w Gold.
  4. Don't waste that much money on peripherals.... holly ballz. Use it on your system. IF you get extra, THEN spend.
  5. Broadwell CPU instead.

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https://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/

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What are you talking about? The link works for me. I swear to god I'm not trying to troll you

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One day I will have my GTX 970. One day. PC specs are at my profile.

Not sure how to check what part works with what? Check out my compatibility guide!

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Well I don't see it because that link is not a permalink, but you see it because you are logged in.

I'll give you the BB code when I get home

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One day I will have my GTX 970. One day. PC specs are at my profile.

Not sure how to check what part works with what? Check out my compatibility guide!

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Well I don't see it because that link is not a permalink, but you see it because you are logged in.

The Ghost Malfunctioning Link build:

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($226.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: ASRock Z97E-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($116.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($99.95 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card  ($321.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Cooler Master Elite 110 Mini ITX Tower Case  ($33.98 @ Newegg) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($87.88 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $1085.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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The Ghost Malfunctioning Link build:

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($226.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: ASRock Z97E-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($116.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($99.95 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card  ($321.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Cooler Master Elite 110 Mini ITX Tower Case  ($33.98 @ Newegg) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($87.88 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $1085.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-14 00:14 EDT-0400

 

Better, but:

  1. Please, either get a cheaper cooler or go all out on over 100$ liquid.
  2. You could save around 10~20$ bucks with some cheaper RAM and mobo. Not very major, though.
  3. That SSD.... way to waste your money. Either same price 2x the capacity or just save the money.
  4. Get the Asus Strix 970. Same price, but you can SLI later. And it's quieter.

Want to help researchers improve the lives on millions of people with just your computer? Then join World Community Grid distributed computing, and start helping the world to solve it's most difficult problems!

 

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Better, but:

  • Please, either get a cheaper cooler or go all out on over 100$ liquid.
  • You could save around 10~20$ bucks with some cheaper RAM and mobo. Not very major, though.
  • That SSD.... way to waste your money. Either same price 2x the capacity or just save the money.
  • Get the Asus Strix 970. Same price, but you can SLI later. And it's quieter.
How am I supposed to fit a strix 970 into an elite 110?!

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How am I supposed to fit a strix 970 into an elite 110?!

Mistake on my part. I thought that the gigabyte was the regular windforce, so I assumed the strix would fit.

Want to help researchers improve the lives on millions of people with just your computer? Then join World Community Grid distributed computing, and start helping the world to solve it's most difficult problems!

 

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