New Build Advice For GPU

[Cdr01]

New build, undecided with GPU (possible option Gigabyte GTX 970 Mini)

Already purchased:

Intel 4790K

Gigabyte H97N-WIFI

Ballistx 16GB (2 X 8 GB)

Fractal Design Core 500

Planned Power Supply Options

Corsair RM Series RM650 or

Silverstone SX600-G

CPU Cooler and Optical Drive

Still Researching (will be dependent on GPU size)

Storage

Samsung SSD EVO 500

Samsung SSD Pro 250

I am highly considering a mini GPU over the standard size. Would like to consider other options to Gigabyte GTX 970 Mini (which I can get for $330). $300 is dollars is really my max budget. So with that said; any opinions with supporting facts will be entertained. Also anyone's personal experience with the Mini would be appreciated. The system will eventually be a HTPC for the downstairs man cave.

[TheRandomness]

Nvm didn't read. Why K CPU and H97 motherboard?

I suggest this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150729&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

[The Official Czex]

Firstly, the Z97N-WiFi doesn't cost much more than the H97 variant, so get that for OC' ing.

 

Secondly, buy a R9-390. PowerColor, XFX, MSI, and Sapphire are your best bets.

[pwn_intended]

If you aren't going to OC, get a non-K cpu to save a few bucks. I don't have experience with the mini GPU's but it will likely thermal throttle more than a full size one due to the smaller heatsink. A full size 970 should still be able to fit into most cases.

[Cdr01]

The price was right at the time of purchase, was give a really good price for that board and CPU combo. Was originally looking at I5 but this CPU was only $10 more. Maybe move to a bigger rig down the road after this build.