Mini ITX Build Help

[CptSparkyy]

I love this case but it required Mini ITX, and frankly i don't know a lot about Mini ITX or what is good or not, so this is what I came up with since i like my current hero vii i went with the impact viii but would like some help if possible on anything here if you see its worth changing.  

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/6QX4D8

 

[Curufinwe_wins]

Just two things....

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($329.99 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i GT 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($238.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: GeIL EVO POTENZA 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: PNY CS1311 960GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($209.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB STRIX Video Card 
Case: Deepcool TriStellar SW Mini ITX Desktop Case  ($349.00 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1357.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-06-22 01:23 EDT-0400

 

The memory you chose is very over priced. I grabbed a cheaper, much faster kit.

 

Same idea with the storage, but it's only a small difference.

[DrMacintosh]

No GPU? 

[CptSparkyy]

1 minute ago, DrMacintosh said:

No GPU? 

What, the gpu is listed right there. 

 

[DrMacintosh]

1 minute ago, CptSparkyy said:

What, the gpu is listed right there. 

 

Oh lol it didnt have a picture so I skipped right over it......thats gonna be a 2K mITX build once you buy the GPU....yikes. 

[CptSparkyy]

1 minute ago, DrMacintosh said:

Oh lol it didnt have a picture so I skipped right over it......thats gonna be a 2K mITX build once you buy the GPU....yikes. 

Yeah i honestly don't need a new PC, just a GPU but i just kinda want to go with something cool like the tristeller case. 

[dizmo]

13 minutes ago, Curufinwe_wins said:

Just two things....

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($329.99 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i GT 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($238.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: GeIL EVO POTENZA 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: PNY CS1311 960GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($209.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB STRIX Video Card 
Case: Deepcool TriStellar SW Mini ITX Desktop Case  ($349.00 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1357.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-06-22 01:23 EDT-0400

 

The memory you chose is very over priced. I grabbed a cheaper, much faster kit.

 

Same idea with the storage, but it's only a small difference.

You have to be careful with RAM suggestions and Asus boards. If the RAM isn't in their suggested list, there's a good chance it won't work.

24 minutes ago, CptSparkyy said:

I love this case but it required Mini ITX, and frankly i don't know a lot about Mini ITX or what is good or not, so this is what I came up with since i like my current hero vii i went with the impact viii but would like some help if possible on anything here if you see its worth changing.  

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/6QX4D8

 

Looks like a sick build! Always thought that case looked interesting.

I'd maybe consider a Founders card, depending on how well the cooling is in the area where the GPU is.

I think the Trion 150 might be a better 1TB drive.

[CptSparkyy]

I would rather not get the founders card, ever- its more expensive, runs slower, thermal throttles, has an ugly green light, no thanks!  

 

This is what i updated my build to: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/88r99W

 

[Curufinwe_wins]

5 minutes ago, dizmo said:

You have to be careful with RAM suggestions and Asus boards. If the RAM isn't in their suggested list, there's a good chance it won't work.

Looks like a sick build! Always thought that case looked interesting.

I'd maybe consider a Founders card, depending on how well the cooling is in the area where the GPU is.

I think the Trion 150 might be a better 1TB drive.

GeIL ram is on QVL.

 

Also, the triton 150 is not a better drive than the CS1311 (which is a MLC drive).

[dizmo]

54 minutes ago, Curufinwe_wins said:

GeIL ram is on QVL.

 

Also, the triton 150 is not a better drive than the CS1311 (which is a MLC drive).

Really?
When comparing the 480gb version of both drives, it is. I can only assume the same holds true for the larger capacity as well.