'The Doctor' Mini ITX Gaming PC

[Megamew2]

This is a rough draft of a pc that is long from becoming reality. Just wanted to know how this initial load-out of parts could be improved while still maintaining a $15560 price tag.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: EVGA Z170 Stinger Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($145.38 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LED 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($92.16 @ Amazon)
Storage: Patriot Torch LE 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($41.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung Spinpoint F4 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon RX 480 8GB XXX OC  Video Card  ($199.99)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: LG 29UM67 29.0" 60Hz Monitor  ($249.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Corsair STRAFE RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Corsair Scimitar RGB Wired Optical Mouse  ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Superlux HD668B  Headphones  ($37.95 @ Amazon)
Other: NZXT Manta Mini ITX case ($130.00)
Other: Blue Snowball Mic ($49.99)
Other: Pop Filter ($8.88)
Total: $1566.27
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-15 21:11 EDT-0400
Edit: added links to all the custom parts for my build.

[roblesaturcamilo]

well... personally i would change the motherboard, i mean EVGA is a good brand and stuff, BUT... with this one, they messed up in a lot of different ways...

 

i would get ANY other Z170 mini itx mobo instead of the evga one... but that's just MY OPINION...

[Mcmole]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($345.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170N-Gaming 5 Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($145.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ TRION 150 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($55.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung Spinpoint F4 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon RX 480 8GB XXX OC  Video Card  ($199.99)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($72.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer R240HY bidx 23.8" 60Hz Monitor  ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Corsair STRAFE RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Corsair Scimitar RGB Wired Optical Mouse  ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Superlux HD668B  Headphones  ($37.95 @ Amazon)
Other: NZXT Manta Mini ITX case ($130.00)
Other: Blue Snowball Mic ($49.99)
Other: Pop Filter ($8.88)
Total: $1537.60
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-15 21:40 EDT-0400

 

managed to get an I7 in there if you wanted it. Along with a 240GB SSD. And a better motherboard that has M.2, And WIFI.

[Megamew2]

12 minutes ago, Mcmole said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($345.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170N-Gaming 5 Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($145.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ TRION 150 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($55.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung Spinpoint F4 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon RX 480 8GB XXX OC  Video Card  ($199.99)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($72.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer R240HY bidx 23.8" 60Hz Monitor  ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Corsair STRAFE RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Corsair Scimitar RGB Wired Optical Mouse  ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Superlux HD668B  Headphones  ($37.95 @ Amazon)
Other: NZXT Manta Mini ITX case ($130.00)
Other: Blue Snowball Mic ($49.99)
Other: Pop Filter ($8.88)
Total: $1537.60
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-15 21:40 EDT-0400

 

managed to get an I7 in there if you wanted it. Along with a 240GB SSD. And a better motherboard that has M.2, And WIFI.

I look at this and think "This is fantastic, cheaper and with more features" but I'm in conflict with myself over the monitor. I already own a decent 1080p monitor, and I was heart set on giving ultra wide a chance, especially as the one in my build supported free-sync, something I've been longing for a long time. But the i7 is also super compelling. Thanks for this! (No sarcasm intended )

[Mcmole]

11 minutes ago, Megamew2 said:

I look at this and think "This is fantastic, cheaper and with more features" but I'm in conflict with myself over the monitor. I already own a decent 1080p monitor, and I was heart set on giving ultra wide a chance, especially as the one in my build supported free-sync, something I've been longing for a long time. But the i7 is also super compelling. Thanks for this! (No sarcasm intended )

Well are you set on those peripherals because you can slim down a little on the cost of those. and try and add in a better monitor that way?

Same with the case.. Are you set on having that manta? 

[Mcmole]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($345.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170N-Gaming 5 Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($145.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ TRION 150 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($55.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 7K2000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.25 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon RX 480 8GB XXX OC  Video Card  ($199.99)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo EVOLV ITX Mini ITX Tower Case  ($67.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($72.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: LG 29UM67 29.0" 60Hz Monitor  ($249.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Corsair STRAFE RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Corsair Sabre RGB Wired Optical Mouse  ($40.99 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Superlux HD668B  Headphones  ($37.95 @ Amazon)
Other: Blue Snowball Mic ($49.99)
Other: Pop Filter ($8.88)
Total: $1553.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-15 22:06 EDT-0400

 

That's the case I would get. And you can get that LG in there for a getting a slightly different mouse. Also found a better HDD for a lower price.

[brob]

A larger ssd would be much better. Perhaps something like the microphone purchase could delayed for a bit.

[Megamew2]

13 minutes ago, brob said:

A larger ssd would be much better. Perhaps something like the microphone purchase could delayed for a bit.

I'm not really concerned with mass storage on an SSD. Its intention is only to hold the operating system and a minuscule amount of programs, no more.

[brob]

13 hours ago, Megamew2 said:

I'm not really concerned with mass storage on an SSD. Its intention is only to hold the operating system and a minuscule amount of programs, no more.

SSD usage grows over time unless one practices aggressive o/s management. Update/patch files are typically not discarded. Nor are drivers generally removed when no longer needed. Also the drive needs space for temporary files, swap, restore points, and recycle bin. And, in my experience, one tends to collect applications and utilities as time goes by. 

 

The cost of doubling ssd capacity is quite low. About $15 - $20 more, depending on brand.