Smallest gaming Setup

[adicted]

Hi guys, for last 10 years i have been used Gaming Lap Tops but now for first time i wish to build compact (easy to bring away) Pc for gaming.

I live in Spain , i am ready to spend 1500-2000e on Pc (without peripherals). I mostly will use 1 and i got asus mx279 monitor but let we build system for 2 for in case i need it. Thanks a lot

[pewpewmerica]

Off topic, but how did you survive gaming for 10 years with a laptop? 0__o

[Emperor_Piehead]

Well if you want small the silverstone SG08 and fractal node 304 are both pretty small cases.

[skullbringer]

The most extreme build in the smallest space. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1w6s3

 

Should fit your budget of 1500-2000€ (converted around 1850€)

[MrSuperb]

Off topic, but how did you survive gaming for 10 years with a laptop? 0__o

I know someone playing competitive on a 17" laptop ...

[MrSuperb]

The most extreme build in the smallest space. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1w6s3

 

The bifenix prodigy is NOT small. You could also get a mATX case ...

[Kaasgeelheid]

Maybe support this campaign http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ncase-m1-mini-itx-pc-case

 

You'll have a tiny case for about 200 euro's (dunno about taxes). 

 

But you will have to be fast, cause there are only a few left (about 40)

 

EDIT: "estimated delivery: January 2014" that might be a problem

[ciprian97pop]

Now this is small

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1w6LU

[Guest GRRigger]

The most extreme build in the smallest space. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1w6s3

 

Should fit your budget of 1500-2000€ (converted around 1850€)

Overkill on ram.

[Guest GRRigger]

Maybe support this campaign http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ncase-m1-mini-itx-pc-case

 

You'll have a tiny case for about 200 euro's (dunno about taxes). 

 

But you will have to be fast, cause there are only a few left (about 40)

 

EDIT: "estimated delivery: January 2014" that might be a problem

Thanks for this post.

[Muffinator]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.99 @ Newegg) 

CPU Cooler:  Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($92.99 @ NCIX US) 

Motherboard:  Gigabyte G1.Sniper M5 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($208.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory:  Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($82.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory:  Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($82.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage:  Samsung EVO 1TB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($649.99 @ Newegg) 

Video Card:  Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($659.99 @ NCIX US) 

Power Supply:  SeaSonic 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply  ($156.66 @ Newegg) 

Other: Bitfenix Alchemy Multisleeve 24-Pin ATX Extension Cable - 30cm - Green ($11.99)

Other: Bitfenix Alchemy Multisleeve 6-Pin PCI-E Extension Cable - 45cm - Green ($8.99)

Other: Bitfenix Alchemy Multisleeve 8-Pin PCI-E Extension Cable - 45cm - Green ($8.99)

Other: BitFenix Prodigy M MATX Cube Case - Midnight Black ($69.95)

Total: $2244.50

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-25 14:22 EDT-0400)

 

Converted to Euros it's about €1700.

 

Edit: For access to the "Other" links use this: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1w6TY

[skullbringer]

The bifenix prodigy is NOT small. You could also get a mATX case ...

 

Easy to carry around and small. Not the smallest, but the handles and the sturdy build quality are the selling points IMHO.

 

Overkill on ram.

 

You can go for 8GB for sure, or lower speed. I just thought for a 2000€ budget it might be apropriate.

[Rekhyt]

http://www.lian-li.com/en/products/#37/1/list

 

Lian Li makes good looking, minuscule cases if you're ready to spend a bit more on them. (I adore the ones that look like briefcases. I need to build in that some day)

[lachyman]

I'd go mATX. Not the smallest but you need decent airflow if you want to run hi-end components at full speed, this is what I got, pretty universal:

i7 4770K with H100i

Asus Maximus VI GENE

Corsair Vengeance Pro 2x8GB 1600mhz

EVGA GTX780 SC ACX

Samsung 840 EVO 250GB

WD Black 2TB

Corsair HX750

Corsair 350D

Universal high end build for both gaming and editting, expandable with more HDDs and you can always put a second 780. You have a color scheme with no interupptions. The case isn't the smallest but it is pretty compact (and lightweight, only 6kg empty) and cools really good. Price: €1869.17

[davidvu396]

This is a brand new case from EVGA which was shown on Gamescom 2013 in Cologne. I saw it myself and it is really AWESOMEEEE!!!

http://www.pc-max.de/news/gehaeuse/gamescom-2013-evga-hadron-mini-itx-case-fuer-fullsize-grafikkarten

[mooommo]

The most extreme build in the smallest space. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1w6s3

 

Should fit your budget of 1500-2000€ (converted around 1850€)

I would go for 8 gigs of ram and no CPU cooler for that build, you could also get away with a lot less fans.

[WoodenMarker]

Where are you shopping from?

[skullbringer]

I would go for 8 gigs of ram and no CPU cooler for that build, you could also get away with a lot less fans.

 

to me that 16gb and those extra fans are very beneficial and to me a 1500-2000€ build should have that extras

[ShadowRaven]

Hi guys, for last 10 years i have been used Gaming Lap Tops but now for first time i wish to build compact (easy to bring away) Pc for gaming.

I live in Spain , i am ready to spend 1500-2000e on Pc (without peripherals). I mostly will use 1 and i got asus mx279 monitor but let we build system for 2 for in case i need it. Thanks a lot

This is my suggestion for your pc build

 

http://es.pcpartpicker.com/p/1webB

 

 

 

 

Lian Li Pc-Q08b

 

                             

 

         

[LogicDeifying]

Use the Parvum S1.0 http://www.parvumsystems.com/product/parvum-systems-s1-0-black

According to Parvum you could even watercool in there.

[ColemanR]

Most the system builds above seem good enough already.

 

However, you may want to consider the Coolermaster Elite 130 for a case, it can support a watercooled CPU and full size graphics card. (If its available)

 

Its also downright tiny, with plenty of ventilation

[adicted]

Thanks guys there are a lot of opinions, and i will check one by one and see what fit me most. I wish Sli or crossfire setup also... Can be water cooled also if is possible in such small case. I don't know anything about desktops so... I was thinking to buy laptop, gtx680m sli , i7 , 32 gb ram, 250 ssd, 1tb 7200rpm hdd.. It would cost me around 2200e , but o chenged my mind and first time thinking about desktop... 

[lachyman]

Thanks guys there are a lot of opinions, and i will check one by one and see what fit me most. I wish Sli or crossfire setup also... Can be water cooled also if is possible in such small case. I don't know anything about desktops so... I was thinking to buy laptop, gtx680m sli , i7 , 32 gb ram, 250 ssd, 1tb 7200rpm hdd.. It would cost me around 2200e , but o chenged my mind and first time thinking about desktop...

Usually a desktop priced the same as a high end laptop has double the performance, if not even higher. If you wish to SLI and watercool, you will have to get at least mATX. The best case for you then would be Corsair 350D. You can do 2 way SLI in there and also put a lot of radiators. But if you want to SLI buy something like a 780 now and add one later, it is allways better to go with best single card and adding another later than buying 2 less powerful cards now.

[adicted]

I know that you easily double the performance, and that is the reason i go this time for Pc.

You are right mate, for now is more then enough 780 so in a year or so when i need second one i can easily add. Question is do i really need water cooling?

I mean mobility is very important for me, because in a year i live in 3 different countries and wish to bring my Pc with me, just in very place have another monitor that is all.

So next question is, do i need water cooling or not? Thanks guys!

[lachyman]

I know that you easily double the performance, and that is the reason i go this time for Pc.

You are right mate, for now is more then enough 780 so in a year or so when i need second one i can easily add. Question is do i really need water cooling?

I mean mobility is very important for me, because in a year i live in 3 different countries and wish to bring my Pc with me, just in very place have another monitor that is all.

So next question is, do i need water cooling or not? Thanks guys!

An AiO watercooling, like the H100i should be enough for you. The Corsair 350D is pretty compact and it easily fits into airplane, but not into the seat itself, car trunk and train shouldn't be a problem too. It actually depends on how much you work out because fully loaded it weights around 9-10kg. But if you move it just from a house into the car etc. it shouldn't be a problem either. And even if you don't go for an array of radiators, I strongly recommend this case for it's great air cooling ability.