Planning a dual PC build.

[DaltonM]

Okay guys, so I recently upgrade about 90% of my whole computer. I am loving the performance, loving Witcher 3 on Ultra at 22 FPS lol. 

But I have multiple monitors and I would like to take full advantage of them. 

 

Now I have used programs like Synergy (I bought it) to use a single keyboard and mouse to control two PCs, so I know it's possible. 

 

But is there anything else I need to consider when running two rigs, each hooked to both monitors? 

 

My main specs for my primary pc are:

CPU: i5 4690k

MOBO: Asrock Z97M Pro4

GPU: MSI LPGTX 750 Ti

RAM: G.Skill 8gb 1600 DDR3

PSU: EVGA 750w 80+ bronze

 

and my other build is an ITX mobo, with a G530 2.4ghz CPU. Currently it needs a case with PSU, a hard drive, and a stick of ram. 

 

I really want to get the smallest ITX case I can, with a built in PSU. I am thinking about 4gb of ram for this one, because I only want to watch youtube and browse Facebook without taking performance away from my gaming rig.

 

Can anyone recommend an awesome small ITX case? Do you think I will need more ram or maybe even a GPU to achieve this? 

Also do any of you think this is a bad idea? Budget isn't much of an option really, It's not going to cost a lot by any means. 

 

Thanks guys >:]

[PlayStation 2]

22fps ultra on the witcher 3 with that card damn im impressed

[Mr.Meerkat]

If it was me, I would really just recommend for a better GPU unless you have a specific reason for a second pc. But seriously, a 4690k and a 750 ti...not balanced at all

[DaltonM]

22fps ultra on the witcher 3 with that card damn im impressed

For real! the only think I have turned off is the hairworks. But to be honest, I can't get much better FPS on low so why not go balls to the wall?

 

If it was me, I would really just recommend for a better GPU unless you have a specific reason for a second pc. But seriously, a 4690k and a 750 ti...not balanced at all

I plan on getting a 970 to hold me over till pascal. 

[PlayStation 2]

For real! the only think I have turned off is the hairworks. But to be honest, I can't get much better FPS on low so why not go balls to the wall?

 

I plan on getting a 970 to hold me over till pascal. 

now that's the spirit!

[TheCaptain53]

@DaltonM, have a look at the Cooler Master HAF Stacker. You could stack one PC on top of the other.

It is large, and ugly imo, but it should fit your specific needs.

And as a side note, I would definitely upgrade the GPU before buying an expensive case.

[DaltonM]

@DaltonM, have a look at the Cooler Master HAF Stacker. You could stack one PC on top of the other.

It is large, and ugly imo, but it should fit your specific needs.

And as a side note, I would definitely upgrade the GPU before buying an expensive case.

I need something tiny. My main pc has to fit under my desk, and I want the smaller unit to be the size of my xbox so I can put it under the xbox. 

 

But that stacking tower would be nice if I had any space in my room at all  

 

 

Also about my GPU, I know I know. I am getting a new one I guess I throw my old one in the mini box build. 

But I'm getting a 970 until pascal comes out. 

[Mr.Meerkat]

I plan on getting a 970 to hold me over till pascal. 

That's good to know

[don_svetlio]

Get a better PSU than the NEX/B1/G1 - GS/G2/B2/P2 are good

[DaltonM]

My current build is fine and my PSU is awesome thanks.

 

What I really want to know is how building with 2 separate pcs is going to fair. 

[TheCaptain53]

My current build is fine and my PSU is awesome thanks.

 

What I really want to know is how building with 2 separate pcs is going to fair. 

For an ATX tower, something on the smaller (and cheaper) side is the Corsair Carbide Spec-01. I've had it and it's an okay case. The build quality may not be as good as some other options, and the watercooling support is atrocious (though OC3D were able to fit a Nepton 240, albeit pretty close to the RAM) as it only officially supports a 120mm radiator. Saying that, it can fit a pretty damn long graphics card and the air flow is good.

For an ITX build, I have personally been looking at the Cooler Master Elite 110 for ages. It's also pretty cheap and is one of the smallest ITX cases on the market that can fit an ATX PSU. Bare in mind that it won't fit really long graphics cards, so if you plan to build a beast rig in it later on, the Silverstone SG13 may be a better option.