M-itx upgrade

[Tasuma]

Hey all! Plan on doing a change to the smaller form factor rig! 

 

Edited part list: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L9i 57.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($42.49 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: ASRock H170M-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($102.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory: G.Skill TridentZ Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($71.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  (Purchased For $0.00) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  (Purchased For $0.00) 

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 380 2GB Video Card  (Purchased For $0.00) 

Case: Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case  ($44.99 @ Amazon) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($85.50 @ Amazon) 

Total: $547.94

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-08 16:57 EST-0500

I don't plan on OC'ing in such a small form factor. Should I even bother getting a 120mm AIO/small form factor cpu cooler or just use stock? I will keep the slight OC on my gpu if the temps allow it. I plan on replacing the stock fan with a high air-flow fan. Just no idea what yet. 

[Amazingasian]

Nice build but you could have paid $10 more for a 4GB gpu.  Also, where's your storage?  You don't need an aftermarket cooler for a locked CPU.

[The_Stig]

PSU is complete overkill and as for a cooler, get a Cryorig C7 as it cools better than the stock heat sink while being the same size

[Tasuma]

Nice build but you could have paid $10 more for a 4GB gpu.  Also, where's your storage?  You don't need an aftermarket cooler for a locked CPU.

 

I have storage already. Just forgot to post it. I have a 120gb ssd and an 1tb wd blue. 

 

PSU is complete overkill and as for a cooler, get a Cryorig C7 as it cools better than the stock heat sink while being the same size

 

Even if I were to get something like a 980ti would 550w be ok? Don't want to limit myself in terms of future upgrades because of a PSU. How about a Nh-l9i? Small form factor cpu cooler from noctua. Can't find a Cryoirg C7 in the states.

[ThatOneRussian]

Water cooling is kinda dumb. It will keep it cool, but you're not OC'ing, and it will be loud. I don't like stock coolers, so I would say get something inexpensive like a CM TX3.

 

PSU is overkill: a good 500+W is enough. Everything else looks good.

how is watercooling dumb its genius

[Kobathor]

how is watercooling dumb its genius

Dumb for non-overclockers.

 

My friend watercools his i7 4770k unoverclocked and brags about his temps vs. my 8350 overclocked. He's scared to overclock using the multiplier because "what if it breaks my CPU??"

 

He has ADD, but I don't think that contributes to his ABSOLUTE FEAR of overclocking.

[Tasuma]

how is watercooling dumb its genius

 

I think he means for AIO cooling the price to performance isn't as good as it should be. A same priced air cooler could do what a AIO does. Look at the Nh-d14/15. This is a killer. Same thing for custom loops. The ROI isn't very good. Please be respectful. 

[ThatOneRussian]

I think he means for AIO cooling the price to performance isn't as good as it should be. A same priced air cooler could do what a AIO does. Look at the Nh-d14/15. This is a killer. Same thing for custom loops. The ROI isn't very good. Please be respectful. 

how am I being disrespectful

[The_Stig]

I have storage already. Just forgot to post it. I have a 120gb ssd and an 1tb wd blue. 

 

 

Even if I were to get something like a 980ti would 550w be ok? Don't want to limit myself in terms of future upgrades because of a PSU. How about a Nh-l9i? Small form factor cpu cooler from noctua. Can't find a Cryoirg C7 in the states.

The noctua nh-l9i is pretty garbage, it gets beat by the stock cooler. But for a 980ti, I would go for  a 600W/650W just for peace of mind.

[Tasuma]

The noctua nh-l9i is pretty garbage, it gets beat by the stock cooler. But for a 980ti, I would go for  a 600W/650W just for peace of mind.

 

I don't plan on going with a 980ti just using it as an example if I ever upgraded to a much more powerful gpu.  

[Kenji the Uke]

I support all of this, but consider the Fractal Design Code 500? Its freaking awesome AND can fit an AIO :3

[Tasuma]

I support all of this, but consider the Fractal Design Code 500? Its freaking awesome AND can fit an AIO :3

 

I don't plan on using an AIO and the gpu support with a full atx psu in this case is much better. Only reason I am going with this case over the Core 500. Both are amazing but I happen to love this case.

[Kenji the Uke]

I don't plan on using an AIO and the gpu support with a full atx psu in this case is much better. Only reason I am going with this case over the Core 500. Both are amazing but I happen to love this case.

:3 Thats fine~ Beautiful, awesome build.

[Tasuma]

:3 Thats fine~ Beautiful, awesome build.

 

Thanks! I've always wanted a small form factor pc! I am transferring from a community college after this semester to go to a full uni. Just having a smaller form factor pc will be nice if the school hosts any lans and moving between dorms.  

[TheRandomness]

I support all of this, but consider the Fractal Design Code 500? Its freaking awesome AND can fit an AIO :3

Can fit a 240mm AIO* As we all know, bigger is almost always better owo

[Tasuma]

Can fit a 240mm AIO* As we all know, bigger is almost always better owo

 

My girlfriend says mine is just fine. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[Kenji the Uke]

Can fit a 240mm AIO* As we all know, bigger is almost always better owo

 

My girlfriend says mine is just fine. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

Can fit 280mm AIO*

[TheRandomness]

Can fit 280mm AIO*

Can fit a *SHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH****

[Kenji the Uke]

Can fit a *SHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH****

Lawl .w.