Dan Case A4-SFX Mini Build - £1500 (ish)

[Alexford]

Hi guys,

I'm considering building a micro build gaming computer come late September.. I'm not overly computer savvy but here's a build I put together for it:

 

V1.2 - Thanks to Vojta.Pokorny - Updated with Power supply

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/n7WDqk

 

V1.1 - Thanks to Vojta.Pokorny

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/Ls2RvV

 

 

V1.0 - Parts By Me

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/sQWXyf

 

 

The reason & what i'm doing

Lets face it, the Dan case is beautiful.. I want a high spec computer I can take around easily. From the lounge to the bedroom to the office. The computer will be used for gaming but also work. 

 

The work I do involves highly demanding programs such as Revit and 3DS Max. My budget is around the £1500 mark..



Let me know what you guys think, and if you can do better!

Thanks!

 

P.S I'm aware the case isn't available at the moment. I plan to start as soon as I can get ahold of one.

[Mr.Humble]

25 minutes ago, Alexford said:

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Will you actually benefit from the 3200MHz memory?

[SLIClocker]

Nice work! You have chosen a great system. You should post some pictures up when you get it done.

[Alexford]

1 minute ago, vojta.pokorny said:

Will you actually benefit from the 3200MHz memory?

 Software I use can get very ram intensive, so thought better safe than sorry.

[Mr.Humble]

2 minutes ago, Alexford said:

 Software I use can get very ram intensive, so thought better safe than sorry.

As in it requires a large capacity or actually utilizes high clock speed of the RAM? I mean 32GB is a solid amount, and will serve you well for long enough, but you could get cheaper memory if you opted for a lower clock. However, if the price of the system as you have it is within your comfort zone, I'd say go for it and don't let a random doge talk you out of it.

 

Also post pictures when you're done, preferably next to your smartphone and monitor or something like that

 

 

[Mr.Humble]

I changed the PSU for a lower wattage unit and the memory for something cheaper but same capacity in order to get the system closer to your Ł1500 mark. Have a look

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/Ls2RvV
Price breakdown by merchant: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/Ls2RvV/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  (£293.88 @ Aria PC)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L9i 33.8 CFM CPU Cooler  (£31.98 @ Ebuyer)
Motherboard: Asus Z170I PRO GAMING Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  (£130.98 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: Kingston FURY 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  (£127.28 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Founders Edition Video Card  (£679.99 @ CCL Computers)
Power Supply: Silverstone 500W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply  (£80.99 @ Overclockers.co.uk)
Other: Dan Case A4-SFX (£200.00)
Total: £1545.10
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-25 08:22 BST+0100

[Alexford]

1 minute ago, vojta.pokorny said:

I changed the PSU for a lower wattage unit and the memory for something cheaper but same capacity in order to get the system closer to your Ł1500 mark. Have a look

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/Ls2RvV
Price breakdown by merchant: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/Ls2RvV/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  (£293.88 @ Aria PC)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L9i 33.8 CFM CPU Cooler  (£31.98 @ Ebuyer)
Motherboard: Asus Z170I PRO GAMING Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  (£130.98 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: Kingston FURY 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  (£127.28 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Founders Edition Video Card  (£679.99 @ CCL Computers)
Power Supply: Silverstone 500W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply  (£80.99 @ Overclockers.co.uk)
Other: Dan Case A4-SFX (£200.00)
Total: £1545.10
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-25 08:22 BST+0100

 

 

Nice one! I think you're right to do so. The ram probably was overkill. Will that power supply definitely fit in the case? The Dan Website specifies the 500-LG I don't what if any difference there is.

 

I'll definitely post some pictures. I hope it doesn't take them too long to get back in stock!

[Mr.Humble]

The part number or this PSU is SST-SX500-LG

 

It's a bit larger than the one you had in originally (for reasons unknown) but it's cheaper, the wattage is enough for your other components and other than that it retains all the functionality of the 600W unit.

[Alexford]

4 minutes ago, vojta.pokorny said:

The part number or this PSU is SST-SX500-LG

 

It's a bit larger than the one you had in originally (for reasons unknown) but it's cheaper, the wattage is enough for your other components and other than that it retains all the functionality of the 600W unit.

 

 

Oh right, that should fit just fine then. I'm more than happy to drop to a 500w, especially seen as how it helps put me back on budget! Thanks for that 

[Mr.Humble]

29 minutes ago, Alexford said:

Oh right, that should fit just fine then. I'm more than happy to drop to a 500w, especially seen as how it helps put me back on budget! Thanks for that 

Happy to help

[Alexford]

Actually, after looking at reviews of that Silverstone power supply on amazon I'll go with the Corsair SF 600W

 

 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01CR1XGTG/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3JGALNPFMO2J9&coliid=I1RSPI3CWP060E&psc=1

 

The GTX 1080 on amazon is also a bit cheaper so I end up back around the £1500 mark anyway.

 

 https://www.amazon.co.uk/MSI-Founders-Graphics-DisplayPort-PCI-Express/dp/B01FTZEBQE/ref=sr_1_2?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1472123586&sr=1-2&keywords=gtx+1080

 

 

[Alexford]

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/n7WDqk

 

Updated Partpicker.

[Guest]

Would you not benefit from a 6 core X99 setup with that software ? 

[Alexford]

17 minutes ago, lee32uk said:

Would you not benefit from a 6 core X99 setup with that software ? 

I don't really want to spend 6 core money. I did look at this though https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01FJLA8NI/?tag=pcp0f-21 but I don't think it would make enough difference to be worth the price.

[Guest]

11 minutes ago, Alexford said:

I don't really want to spend 6 core money. I did look at this though https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01FJLA8NI/?tag=pcp0f-21 but I don't think it would make enough difference to be worth the price.

You could get an i7 5820K setup, but it would mean sacrificing the case for something cheaper. Obviously you would need to see if the extra 2 cores would make a difference, as not all software can make use of it.

 

 

[Alexford]

9 minutes ago, lee32uk said:

You could get an i7 5820K setup, but it would mean sacrificing the case for something cheaper. Obviously you would need to see if the extra 2 cores would make a difference, as not all software can make use of it.

 

 

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I'm afraid not. I've got my heart set on the Dan case to be honest.  I'm pretty sure the i7 6700k will be able to handle everything I throw at it just fine anyway. Thanks for the suggestions though.

[Cherry Dude]

Very nice build, been complementing the same ever since I saw the Dan case. One question regarding the PSU, I know you stated amazon review as the reason for the shift, but a quick glance at Toms Hardware seems to favor the Silverstone. Although not exhausting all options, the PSU tier list gives some indicators that might be helpful.

Best regards Cherry Dude!

[Alexford]

11 hours ago, Cherry Dude said:

Very nice build, been complementing the same ever since I saw the Dan case. One question regarding the PSU, I know you stated amazon review as the reason for the shift, but a quick glance at Toms Hardware seems to favor the Silverstone. Although not exhausting all options, the PSU tier list gives some indicators that might be helpful.

 

Best regards Cherry Dude!

 

 

 

Thanks Cherry Dude,

 

Toms Hardware is reputable, but those reviews have ultimately put me off. I would rather spend a little more and save myself a world of headaches. I think the chances of getting a duff model are too high for me and with this being a micro build and I would like everything to go as smoothly as possible.

[Cherry Dude]

3 minutes ago, Alexford said:

I would like everything to go as smoothly as possible.

Excellent argument.
Looking very much forward to hear about your finished build and how it runs.

[Alexford]

2 minutes ago, Cherry Dude said:

Excellent argument.
Looking very much forward to hear about your finished build and how it runs.

 

 

Thanks  Just got to wait for that damn case, they say late 2016.. which I assume means any time after September.

[Cherry Dude]

Oh no late 2016!? My patience is going to be challenged, but for a semi-transportable (or at least easier and a little bit cool) VR machine, I might just manage ;-) 

[Cherry Dude]

Hi again Alexford

Just out of curiosity, have you considered airflow and temperatures with all that goodness crammed in to such a small space? I have been looking at some Ncase M1 builds (a similar small case, albeit a few cm larger) and there seems to be people in both camps regarding if it is going to run too hot. Any thoughts on your build