Powerful Mini-ITX Build

[Redfern]

Hi, After spending a day on the internet I have finally finalized this build. I am going to be doing gaming, streaming, editing, rendering and 3D modeling. This is the build:

 

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/hjk47P

 

Let me know what you think! Thanks

 

Also if you could recommend a CPU cooler that will fit in this case that I might be able to go a bit of overclocking out of that would be absolutely awesome! Thanks again!

[Samppa221]

Try to get a ssd there is a really big difference

[Redfern]

Try to get a ssd there is a really big difference

Yes thanks, in a few months I am planning on getting one

[Arwanell]

this looks awesome

 

i love miniITX builds, i meant to build one myself but i was afraid that there won't be enough space

[ThinkWithPortals]

If you don't want to OC, get a Xeon 1231v3 and a H97/B85 motherboard. Same performance for less.

The CRYORIG C1 CPUcooler would be great here.

Get an SSD at some point.

If gaming, a GPU upgrade at some point would beneficial.

 

Other than these, great.

[Redfern]

this looks awesome

 

i love miniITX builds, i meant to build one myself but i was afraid that there won't be enough space

Haha thanks!

[GalacticRuler]

What about this cooler? http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-cpu-cooler-h60cw9060007ww If you have a 120mm fan you can replace the stock one with, then this cooler will be good for you.

[Redfern]

What about this cooler? http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-cpu-cooler-h60cw9060007ww If you have a 120mm fan you can replace the stock one with, then this cooler will be good for you.

Thanks, do you know if this would fit in the case?

[GalacticRuler]

Thanks, do you know if this would fit in the case?

It should. It's on PCPartPicker's list of compatible CPU coolers.

[Guest]

I don't like it.

 

You're going for the most powerful LGA1150 i7 along with R9 280, you have no SSD, PSU with no spare wattage if you ever want to upgrade your GPU (550-600 would be nicer), and you've got 2x4GB, which means you'll have to replace both modules if you'll ever want to install 16 GB - I'd go for 1x8 instead. 

 

If that was my build I'd go: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/mcKyMp

 

As far as the cooler is concerned - I don't know the case, so I've got nothing.

[GalacticRuler]

I don't like it.

 

You're going for the most powerful LGA1150 i7 along with R9 280, you have no SSD, PSU with no spare wattage if you ever want to upgrade your GPU (550-600 would be nicer), and you've got 2x4GB, which means you'll have to replace both modules if you'll ever want to install 16 GB - I'd go for 1x8 instead. 

 

If that was my build I'd go: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/mcKyMp

 

As far as the cooler is concerned - I don't know the case, so I've got nothing.

He's going to be doing more than just gaming, so having a powerful CPU is important for him. The R9 280 is a good mid-range graphics card, and since he's going to be streaming, he won't be playing at more than 1080p.

 

In terms of RAM, I think he should have gotten 16gb. 3D rendering is very RAM intensive, and the extra 8gb would help in this case.

[Redfern]

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How about this powersupply? http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00QUH7PLY?keywords=sfx%20power%20supply&qid=1447013916&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1

[Redfern]

He's going to be doing more than just gaming, so having a powerful CPU is important for him. The R9 280 is a good mid-range graphics card, and since he's going to be streaming, he won't be playing at more than 1080p.

 

In terms of RAM, I think he should have gotten 16gb. 3D rendering is very RAM intensive, and the extra 8gb would help in this case.

Thanks for that, appreciate it I will consider more RAM and a maybe a better GPU in the future, thanks again man

[GalacticRuler]

How about this powersupply? http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00QUH7PLY?keywords=sfx%20power%20supply&qid=1447013916&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1

Do you need modular? If not, go with this one. http://www.amazon.co.uk/EVGA-500B-BRONZE-Power-Supply/dp/B00DZ6R9GE/ref=sr_1_2?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1447014073&sr=1-2&keywords=evga+power+supply

[Redfern]

Do you need modular? If not, go with this one. http://www.amazon.co.uk/EVGA-500B-BRONZE-Power-Supply/dp/B00DZ6R9GE/ref=sr_1_2?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1447014073&sr=1-2&keywords=evga+power+supply

Yeah this would be great but I need it in the SFX form factor for the case: D

[brob]

There is not a lot of room in the case. Max cpu cooler height is 80mm. http://www.overclock.net/t/1466816/silverstone-raven-rvz01-rvz02-ml07-ml08-ftz01-owners-club/110, post #119 suggests that some 120mm AIO will fit, depending on their tubes.

 

IMO the case is not a good choice for an overclocked i7-4790K system.

[GalacticRuler]

Yeah this would be great but I need it in the SFX form factor for the case: D

How about this one? Same price as the one you chose, and 80+ Gold. http://www.newegg.com/global/uk/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256116&cm_re=sfx_power_supply-_-17-256-116-_-Product