mITX build!

[MVPernula]

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/9QcwYr

 

So I'm going to overclock the G440, do I need another cooler for it?

I'm fine considering bottlenecks, right?

 

EDIT: Is the motherboard ok for OC?

[BringBackLinusCatTips]

Might want to consider an i3 with a 1060... That motherboard doesn't officially support overclocking as well. Another things is your single channel memory, someone recently did a video on single channel vs dual channel memory (think it was Jayztwocents?) and there was a big performance difference so that's a must. There is a version of the Node 202 that comes with a GOOD power supply so you might be able to save a couple bucks there. You should also look into getting a better value SSD, Samsungs are known for being a little bit pricey... Otherwise a great build in one of my favourite cases!

[TheRandomness]

2 minutes ago, BringBackLinusCatTips said:

Might want to consider an i3 with a 1060... That motherboard doesn't officially support overclocking as well. Another things is your single channel memory, someone recently did a video on single channel vs dual channel memory (think it was Jayztwocents?) and there was a big performance difference so that's a must. There is a version of the Node 202 that comes with a GOOD power supply so you might be able to save a couple bucks there. You should also look into getting a better value SSD, Samsungs are known for being a little bit pricey... Otherwise a great build in one of my favourite cases!

There's no difference in dual vs. single channel RAM and the PSU that comes with the case is usually terrible and that corsair thing is actually good. 

20 minutes ago, MVPernula said:

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/9QcwYr

 

So I'm going to overclock the G440, do I need another cooler for it?

I'm fine considering bottlenecks, right?

 

EDIT: Is the motherboard ok for OC?

You can't OC on that motherboard. I'd recommend this:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($110.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI H110I Pro Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($74.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Avexir Core Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($34.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($62.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GAMING Video Card  ($249.99 @ B&H) 
Case: Fractal Design Node 202 HTPC Case  ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: Corsair SF 450W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $702.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-03 04:17 EDT-0400

[MVPernula]

2 minutes ago, BringBackLinusCatTips said:

Might want to consider an i3 with a 1060... That motherboard doesn't officially support overclocking as well. Another things is your single channel memory, someone recently did a video on single channel vs dual channel memory (think it was Jayztwocents?) and there was a big performance difference so that's a must. There is a version of the Node 202 that comes with a GOOD power supply so you might be able to save a couple bucks there. You should also look into getting a better value SSD, Samsungs are known for being a little bit pricey... Otherwise a great build in one of my favourite cases!

I saw a few vids about the G4400 being really good with the 1060 when overclocked!

The single channel RAM is simply just for adding an extra 8GB later on.

 

Hmm I'll look in to that 202 with a PSU.

[MVPernula]

1 minute ago, TheRandomness said:

There's no difference in dual vs. single channel RAM and the PSU that comes with the case is usually terrible and that corsair thing is actually good. 

You can't OC on that motherboard. I'd recommend this:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($110.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI H110I Pro Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($74.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Avexir Core Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($34.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($62.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GAMING Video Card  ($249.99 @ B&H) 
Case: Fractal Design Node 202 HTPC Case  ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: Corsair SF 450W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $702.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-03 04:17 EDT-0400

This looks solid.

[TheRandomness]

1 minute ago, MVPernula said:

This looks solid.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($174.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: MSI H110I Pro Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($74.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Avexir Core Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($34.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($62.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon RX 470 4GB HS Triple X Video Card  ($179.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Fractal Design Node 202 HTPC Case  ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: Corsair SF 450W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $696.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-03 04:20 EDT-0400

 

Made it more balanced, overclock the 470 and you should come close to the 480 in games. 

[BringBackLinusCatTips]

4 minutes ago, TheRandomness said:

There's no difference in dual vs. single channel RAM and the PSU that comes with the case is usually terrible and that corsair thing is actually good. 

You can't OC on that motherboard. I'd recommend this:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($110.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI H110I Pro Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($74.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Avexir Core Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($34.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($62.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GAMING Video Card  ($249.99 @ B&H) 
Case: Fractal Design Node 202 HTPC Case  ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: Corsair SF 450W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $702.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-03 04:17 EDT-0400

Hate to burst your bubble but the Fractal Design Node 202s PSU is their Integra series which are wonderful power supplies with great efficiency ratings... I know included PSUs are usually crap but this is truely an exception. I believe Linus recommended them as well!

 

EDIT: There is a difference in gaming when you use single vs dual channel but if he is planning to throw in another 8gb stick later it's fine.

[TheRandomness]

1 minute ago, BringBackLinusCatTips said:

Hate to burst your bubble but the Fractal Design Node 202s PSU is their Integra series which are wonderful power supplies with great efficiency ratings... I know included PSUs are usually crap but this is truely an exception. I believe Linus recommended them as well!

Eh, I still will never trust PSUs that are included with cases...

[BringBackLinusCatTips]

7 minutes ago, TheRandomness said:

Eh, I still will never trust PSUs that are included with cases...

There is an exception to every rule. This is the exception, it's their retail PSU that gets good reviews.

 

EDIT: just realised I'm using the wrong account

[TheRandomness]

1 minute ago, BringBackLinusCatTips said:

There is an exception to every rule. This is the exception, it's their retail PSU that gets good reviews.

 

EDIT: just realised I'm using the wrong account

Uhm, I'm pretty sure duplicate accounts aren't allowed. 

[BringBackLinusCatTips]

This is a really good value system, didn't select the cheapest parts, but I did select the cheapest reputable parts. I did use the 3gb 1060 (which is cheaper than the RX 480) because at 1080p you won't see a performance hit when compared to the 6gb (in VR and 1440p you would but this CPU couldn't handle that anyways and I doubt you will do that)

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/XP7VFd
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/XP7VFd/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($110.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: ASRock H110M-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($67.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Avexir Core Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($34.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Corsair Force LE 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($58.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB Windforce OC Video Card  ($189.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Fractal Design Node 202 HTPC Case w/450W Power Supply  ($129.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Total: $592.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-03 04:38 EDT-0400

[TheRandomness]

29 minutes ago, BringBackLinusCatTips said:

This is a really good value system, didn't select the cheapest parts, but I did select the cheapest reputable parts. I did use the 3gb 1060 (which is cheaper than the RX 480) because at 1080p you won't see a performance hit when compared to the 6gb (in VR and 1440p you would but this CPU couldn't handle that anyways and I doubt you will do that)

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/XP7VFd
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/XP7VFd/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($110.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: ASRock H110M-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($67.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Avexir Core Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($34.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Corsair Force LE 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($58.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB Windforce OC Video Card  ($189.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Fractal Design Node 202 HTPC Case w/450W Power Supply  ($129.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Total: $592.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-03 04:38 EDT-0400

The problem is that the 3GB 1060 is missing 128 CUDA cores as well as the fact that many games nowadays regularly break the 3-3.5GB barrier. 

[BringBackLinusCatTips]

22 hours ago, TheRandomness said:

The problem is that the 3GB 1060 is missing 128 CUDA cores as well as the fact that many games nowadays regularly break the 3-3.5GB barrier. 

It still beats the RX 480 and at 1080p he will rarely see a performance difference between the 3 and 6gb models (a couple of FPS)

[TheRandomness]

5 minutes ago, BringBackLinusCatTips said:

It still beats the RX 480 and at 1080p he will rarely see a performance difference between the 3 and 6gb models (a couple of FPS)

It doesn't... Unless you can find proof.