[HELP] Power efficient CPU and CPU

[lamdnhan]

Howdy,

 

I'm planning to build a compact desktop with low power consumption. This will be turned on most of the time.

 

This pc will handle my school work and some light gaming. Most of the tasks are running virtualization and compiling.

I rarely play any demanding games, most of the time just TF2 and CS:GO

 

Requirements:

- Compact, Mini ITX prefered with built in wireless (ac). I have no access to ethernet

- Low power on idling

- Minimize cost, since I have to buy a monitor.

- No flashy LED light needed

 

My build so far:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/PykPHx

 

Is the CPU and GPU overpowered? What should I consider for my needs?

I need a monitor around ~20-24 inches. What do you recommend?

 

Budget: I'd like to keep it below $1000 - lower is better

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570S 2.9GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($186.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120M 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 

Thermal Compound: Prolimatech PK-1 1.5g Thermal Paste  ($3.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: ASRock Z97E-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($116.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($57.98 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($84.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.49 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB FTW ACX Video Card  ($137.98 @ Newegg) 

Case: Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case  ($32.99 @ Micro Center) 

Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($34.00 @ Newegg) 

Total: $748.38

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-22 02:37 EDT-0400

 

[CoolaxGaming]

Get abetter PSU. Either an ax 860i or hx one.

Evga and xfx PSUs are good too.

But since you ant it to be efficient, the axi from corsair is the best bet.

[bobhays]

I think that psu is perfectly fine for what you are doing

[SImoHayha]

 

If you are going for low power consumption then change some parts to this.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570S 2.9GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($186.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Motherboard: ASRock Z97E-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($129.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($58.89 @ Newegg)

Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($108.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.49 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($143.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Case: Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case  ($42.70 @ Mwave)

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($42.49 @ Newegg)

Total: $766.53

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-22 01:05 EDT-0400

 

The CPU was changed to the S series of intel...which is for people whom want to save on power... and the 750 TI doesn't use a whole lot of power, which is 60 Watts.

[lamdnhan]

Thank you Ramamataz for suggesting cpu and gpu.

 

This is my updated build:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/PykPHx

 

Does anyone know how well the seidon 120M perform?