New Mini itx build

[saxguy67]

I want to transform my current system into a mini itx build so its easier to carry around and overall I want a smaller build. Before I go ahead and order the parts, I want to make sure everything fits together

 

New build including my pre owned parts and new parts

 

Case: Phanteks enthoo evolv itx case 

Motherboard: EVGA Z87 Stinger

GPU: Asus 980ti STRIX 6gb

CPU: Intel 4790k

Ram: Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB Kit (2x8GB) 2400MHz

PSU: EVGA P2 1000w

CPU Cooler: Be Quiet Dark Rock Pro 3

Storage: 250ish samsung ssd and 2 WD 1TB hard drives 

 

My main concern is about my cpu cooler. I am not a big idea of putting a water cooler in my case (I know they usually dont leak but I dont want to worry about it). I know the be quiet cooler will fit into the phanteks case, but will it fit on the motherboard, and without damaging it? 

 

Thanks for any reply!!!

[TheRandomness]

Your cooler will most likely fit the motherboard. Why Z87 and not Z97? Did you already have the part?

[saxguy67]

Your cooler will most likely fit the motherboard. Why Z87 and not Z97? Did you already have the part?

Ha! I didnt see it on amazon... 

 

Is this it? http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Stinger-LGA-1151-Motherboard-111-SS-E172-KR/dp/B013ALA61S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1443641775&sr=8-1&keywords=evga+z170+stinger

[TheRandomness]

Ha! I didnt see it on amazon... 

 

Is this it? http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Stinger-LGA-1151-Motherboard-111-SS-E172-KR/dp/B013ALA61S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1443641775&sr=8-1&keywords=evga+z170+stinger

That's a Z170 board, not a Z97 board. Z170 is for Skylake chips which use a completely different socket.

 

Something like http://www.amazon.co.uk/GRYPHON-Armor-Edition-Intel-Motherboard/dp/B00KQPLD50 would work

[saxguy67]

Ha! I didnt see it on amazon... 

 

Is this it? http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Stinger-LGA-1151-Motherboard-111-SS-E172-KR/dp/B013ALA61S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1443641775&sr=8-1&keywords=evga+z170+stinger

thats not it (wrong socket)

 

I actually cant find it. Im only ordering from amazon or newegg

[saxguy67]

That's a Z170 board, not a Z97 board. Z170 is for Skylake chips which use a completely different socket.

 

Something like http://www.amazon.co.uk/GRYPHON-Armor-Edition-Intel-Motherboard/dp/B00KQPLD50 would work

 

Im in the US, and that cant be shipped here. It also has to be a micro itx board

[TheRandomness]

Im in the US, and that cant be shipped here. It also has to be a micro itx board

Well here you go

https://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-z97mitxac

 

For future posts about this kind of thing, could you remember to put your location in the post?

[TroubleKlef]

I would personally opt for a liquid cooler. Good air coolers are heavy so it will be a pain to carry around and a lot of ITX cases have their motherboards mounted sideways. I have to be careful with my mATX build as its motherboard is mounted sideways and I have a heavy NH-D14. I am always weary of the stress the cooler puts on the motherboard and especially weary to move it very carefully.