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I made 2 mini ITX Builds, that I think will suit your usecase just fine. I will try to explain my choice of components. :)

 

I based the entire buildaround the slim node 202 case. I originally wanted to go with this case : https://pcpartpicker.com/product/6htWGX/silverstone-case-sstml08bh ,

but apparently, the handle is made out of plastic and it might be somewhat hard to work in, added to the fact that it is apparantly lacking in build quality compared to the node (basing this off reviews I read). I chose the 7700 for this one, since the tight space doesn't allow for a very spacious cooling solution, which ultimately limits what kind of cpu you can stick into this system. The 7700 works perfectly fine with the noctua9li and should keep temps down nicely. The mobo was an easy choice, since you needed onboard WIFI and a decent IO. I have great experiences building with this asus board (made two builds with it so far for both my uncle and cousin) and it just works, Note here, that I went with the Z270 board instead of the b250 (1) and h270 (1) one. Depending on your IO needs, you can of course swap the z270 for either the h270 or b250 (I merely chose the z270 due to its type c slot, since you seem to have a lot of cameras, and if you get another in the future, that uses a usb type c port, at least you have one ready; up to you :) the h270 looks pretty great too imho and is better suited for the 7700 since, it is not a unlocked cpu). Storage is a mixed bag. Depends on your needs, but since you will be on the go, I imagine having a large SSD for current projects, coupled with a 2.5" hdd for archiving stuff should do the trick. The 1080ti is the founders edition, because in such a tight case, getting anything but a blowerstyle fan on a graphicscard screams thermal desaster :D Blowerstyle cards like this one, use the back of the card as air outtake, which helps keeping temperatures withing case cool, compared to those with aftermarket cooling, that dissipate heat within the case. The PSU has to be 600w, due to the 1080ti being really powerhungry.

 

Phew.. so I hope this clears my choices up :D

 

 

INTEL

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($292.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua - NH-L9i 33.8 CFM CPU Cooler  ($39.15 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus - ROG STRIX Z270i GAMING Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($168.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($319.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi - Travelstar 1TB 2.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($55.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PNY - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB Founders Edition Video Card  ($699.99 @ Dell Small Business)
Case: Fractal Design - Node 202 HTPC Case  ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - SF 600W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply  ($119.25 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1885.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-27 16:54 EDT-0400

 

Soo... and now to the second Build. This one is essentially identical except for mobo, cpu and cpu cooler. The cpu is significantly better for multithreaded applications like adobe programs etc. and should speed up your workflow enormously. It also has a very good aircooler, that fits into this case as well (though it will be in direct contact with the vent, which is not a bad thing). The mobo is something on the other hand, I had no choice in, since it is currently the only Ryzen motherboard with an mini ITX formfactor.. If you wait a few months, there might be more on the way from other, more reputeable, manufacturers, though I can't say anything about this brand since I have never used it. Even though this build would be the more appealing choice for me (performancewise, since it has basically twice the number of cores vs the 7700), it has one major drawback. There is no onboard wifi. Solution? A wifi dongle should solve the problem. :)

 

 

AMD:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($294.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Biostar - X370GTN Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard  ($114.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($319.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi - Travelstar 1TB 2.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($55.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PNY - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB Founders Edition Video Card  ($699.99 @ Dell Small Business)
Case: Fractal Design - Node 202 HTPC Case  ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - SF 600W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply  ($119.25 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1794.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-27 17:07 EDT-0400

 

Soo to sum it up, both systems are pretty good for your usecase, but ultimately the choice is yours. Personally I would favor the second build with R7 1700 cpu over the i7 7700, if it wasn't for that mobo though (maybe I am to narrow minded about this though, because maybe it is a great one). Reviews seem to favor it. :) However you decide, have fun bulding :)

 

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Before I begin I just want to say thank you for any and all inputs!

 

I am currently looking to build/purchase a portable system that would be cost effective but do the job.

I currently have wirecast pro 7 on my laptop which is dated with windows 7 pro. No USB 3.0 or anything to help with my desired goal.

This is why I am looking to start from scratch and open to any ideas for computer and equipment purchases and or build.

i am purchasing 2 USB/LAN ptz cameras and I have a canon vixia g30 camcorder as well as a few others I may or may not use including my canon dsl camera.

 

i would like to build a portable system that would bring in my feeds at least 4 for now with the ability to expand to 8.

in that build I would like to be able to record all my feeds (ISO) for additional editing down the line.

 

I would also like to be able to use this system for on site editing if needed for photography and video.

 

i use magix/xara pro for almost everything but I have hitfilm pro 2017, cyberlink suite and Corel pro x as well as wirecast pro 7 as stated previously.

 

As that wasn't enough, I would also like to be able to create a private network via LAN and wifi to connect everything together and stream to ensure I am not getting interrupted with service and possibly make connecting to cameras easier.

This one I'm not sure if it's needed or a different configuration would be better.

 

so those are my thoughts and ideas. I am open to any thoughts or ideas even if it goes outside of my own.

 

simply put, if there is a better way to do this and not cost me as much then I am game.

 

again, thank you for your time, thoughts and insights!!

 

sincerely,

 

kudos1111

 

budget - best bang for the buck but I would rather spend a couple hundred dollars more to save me headaches down the road.

under 2,000 us would be great.

 

i have multiple monitors but would only use two at an event.

 

all my software is pc based so as much as I love mac it's just not within my ability to start over completely in that factor.

 

 

 

 
 
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I made 2 mini ITX Builds, that I think will suit your usecase just fine. I will try to explain my choice of components. :)

 

I based the entire buildaround the slim node 202 case. I originally wanted to go with this case : https://pcpartpicker.com/product/6htWGX/silverstone-case-sstml08bh ,

but apparently, the handle is made out of plastic and it might be somewhat hard to work in, added to the fact that it is apparantly lacking in build quality compared to the node (basing this off reviews I read). I chose the 7700 for this one, since the tight space doesn't allow for a very spacious cooling solution, which ultimately limits what kind of cpu you can stick into this system. The 7700 works perfectly fine with the noctua9li and should keep temps down nicely. The mobo was an easy choice, since you needed onboard WIFI and a decent IO. I have great experiences building with this asus board (made two builds with it so far for both my uncle and cousin) and it just works, Note here, that I went with the Z270 board instead of the b250 (1) and h270 (1) one. Depending on your IO needs, you can of course swap the z270 for either the h270 or b250 (I merely chose the z270 due to its type c slot, since you seem to have a lot of cameras, and if you get another in the future, that uses a usb type c port, at least you have one ready; up to you :) the h270 looks pretty great too imho and is better suited for the 7700 since, it is not a unlocked cpu). Storage is a mixed bag. Depends on your needs, but since you will be on the go, I imagine having a large SSD for current projects, coupled with a 2.5" hdd for archiving stuff should do the trick. The 1080ti is the founders edition, because in such a tight case, getting anything but a blowerstyle fan on a graphicscard screams thermal desaster :D Blowerstyle cards like this one, use the back of the card as air outtake, which helps keeping temperatures withing case cool, compared to those with aftermarket cooling, that dissipate heat within the case. The PSU has to be 600w, due to the 1080ti being really powerhungry.

 

Phew.. so I hope this clears my choices up :D

 

 

INTEL

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($292.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua - NH-L9i 33.8 CFM CPU Cooler  ($39.15 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus - ROG STRIX Z270i GAMING Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($168.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($319.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi - Travelstar 1TB 2.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($55.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PNY - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB Founders Edition Video Card  ($699.99 @ Dell Small Business)
Case: Fractal Design - Node 202 HTPC Case  ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - SF 600W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply  ($119.25 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1885.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-27 16:54 EDT-0400

 

Soo... and now to the second Build. This one is essentially identical except for mobo, cpu and cpu cooler. The cpu is significantly better for multithreaded applications like adobe programs etc. and should speed up your workflow enormously. It also has a very good aircooler, that fits into this case as well (though it will be in direct contact with the vent, which is not a bad thing). The mobo is something on the other hand, I had no choice in, since it is currently the only Ryzen motherboard with an mini ITX formfactor.. If you wait a few months, there might be more on the way from other, more reputeable, manufacturers, though I can't say anything about this brand since I have never used it. Even though this build would be the more appealing choice for me (performancewise, since it has basically twice the number of cores vs the 7700), it has one major drawback. There is no onboard wifi. Solution? A wifi dongle should solve the problem. :)

 

 

AMD:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($294.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Biostar - X370GTN Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard  ($114.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($319.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi - Travelstar 1TB 2.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($55.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PNY - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB Founders Edition Video Card  ($699.99 @ Dell Small Business)
Case: Fractal Design - Node 202 HTPC Case  ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - SF 600W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply  ($119.25 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1794.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-27 17:07 EDT-0400

 

Soo to sum it up, both systems are pretty good for your usecase, but ultimately the choice is yours. Personally I would favor the second build with R7 1700 cpu over the i7 7700, if it wasn't for that mobo though (maybe I am to narrow minded about this though, because maybe it is a great one). Reviews seem to favor it. :) However you decide, have fun bulding :)

 

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($292.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Noctua - NH-U12S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($57.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Asus - PRIME B250M-PLUS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($94.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($119.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Crucial - MX300 1.1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($267.88 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Seagate - BarraCuda Pro 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($179.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB FTW DT GAMING ACX 3.0 Video Card  ($482.78 @ PCM) 
Case: BitFenix - Prodigy M Midnight Black MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($89.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home Full - USB 32/64-bit  ($104.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link - Archer T8E PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter  ($58.01 @ Amazon) 
Other: ASUS RT-AC68P Wireless-AC1900 Dual Band Gigabit Router IEEE 802.11ac,  ($154.37 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1983.96
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80+ ratings certify electrical efficiency. Not quality.

 

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($292.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua - NH-L9i 33.8 CFM CPU Cooler  ($39.15 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus - ROG STRIX Z270i GAMING Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($168.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($319.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi - Travelstar 1TB 2.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($55.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PNY - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB Founders Edition Video Card  ($699.99 @ Dell Small Business)
Case: Fractal Design - Node 202 HTPC Case  ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - SF 600W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply  ($119.25 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1885.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-27 16:54 EDT-0400

@honorduuude you really went the extra mile with this one. While I would normally favor Ryzen, in this case I would rather go with the Intel build, though I would use the h270 instead of the z270 board.

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13 hours ago, honor said:

I made 2 mini ITX Builds, that I think will suit your usecase just fine. I will try to explain my choice of components. :)

 

I based the entire buildaround the slim node 202 case. I originally wanted to go with this case : https://pcpartpicker.com/product/6htWGX/silverstone-case-sstml08bh ,

but apparently, the handle is made out of plastic and it might be somewhat hard to work in, added to the fact that it is apparantly lacking in build quality compared to the node (basing this off reviews I read). I chose the 7700 for this one, since the tight space doesn't allow for a very spacious cooling solution, which ultimately limits what kind of cpu you can stick into this system. The 7700 works perfectly fine with the noctua9li and should keep temps down nicely. The mobo was an easy choice, since you needed onboard WIFI and a decent IO. I have great experiences building with this asus board (made two builds with it so far for both my uncle and cousin) and it just works, Note here, that I went with the Z270 board instead of the b250 (1) and h270 (1) one. Depending on your IO needs, you can of course swap the z270 for either the h270 or b250 (I merely chose the z270 due to its type c slot, since you seem to have a lot of cameras, and if you get another in the future, that uses a usb type c port, at least you have one ready; up to you :) the h270 looks pretty great too imho and is better suited for the 7700 since, it is not a unlocked cpu). Storage is a mixed bag. Depends on your needs, but since you will be on the go, I imagine having a large SSD for current projects, coupled with a 2.5" hdd for archiving stuff should do the trick. The 1080ti is the founders edition, because in such a tight case, getting anything but a blowerstyle fan on a graphicscard screams thermal desaster :D Blowerstyle cards like this one, use the back of the card as air outtake, which helps keeping temperatures withing case cool, compared to those with aftermarket cooling, that dissipate heat within the case. The PSU has to be 600w, due to the 1080ti being really powerhungry.

 

Phew.. so I hope this clears my choices up :D

 

 

INTEL

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($292.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua - NH-L9i 33.8 CFM CPU Cooler  ($39.15 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus - ROG STRIX Z270i GAMING Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($168.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($319.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi - Travelstar 1TB 2.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($55.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PNY - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB Founders Edition Video Card  ($699.99 @ Dell Small Business)
Case: Fractal Design - Node 202 HTPC Case  ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - SF 600W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply  ($119.25 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1885.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-27 16:54 EDT-0400

 

Soo... and now to the second Build. This one is essentially identical except for mobo, cpu and cpu cooler. The cpu is significantly better for multithreaded applications like adobe programs etc. and should speed up your workflow enormously. It also has a very good aircooler, that fits into this case as well (though it will be in direct contact with the vent, which is not a bad thing). The mobo is something on the other hand, I had no choice in, since it is currently the only Ryzen motherboard with an mini ITX formfactor.. If you wait a few months, there might be more on the way from other, more reputeable, manufacturers, though I can't say anything about this brand since I have never used it. Even though this build would be the more appealing choice for me (performancewise, since it has basically twice the number of cores vs the 7700), it has one major drawback. There is no onboard wifi. Solution? A wifi dongle should solve the problem. :)

 

 

AMD:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($294.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Biostar - X370GTN Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard  ($114.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($319.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi - Travelstar 1TB 2.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($55.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PNY - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB Founders Edition Video Card  ($699.99 @ Dell Small Business)
Case: Fractal Design - Node 202 HTPC Case  ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - SF 600W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply  ($119.25 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1794.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-27 17:07 EDT-0400

 

Soo to sum it up, both systems are pretty good for your usecase, but ultimately the choice is yours. Personally I would favor the second build with R7 1700 cpu over the i7 7700, if it wasn't for that mobo though (maybe I am to narrow minded about this though, because maybe it is a great one). Reviews seem to favor it. :) However you decide, have fun bulding :)

 

Thank you for your very detailed answer, it truly helps. I have been racking my brain for a while trying to work out what's best.

much appreciated!

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($292.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Noctua - NH-U12S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($57.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Asus - PRIME B250M-PLUS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($94.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($119.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Crucial - MX300 1.1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($267.88 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Seagate - BarraCuda Pro 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($179.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB FTW DT GAMING ACX 3.0 Video Card  ($482.78 @ PCM) 
Case: BitFenix - Prodigy M Midnight Black MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($89.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home Full - USB 32/64-bit  ($104.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link - Archer T8E PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter  ($58.01 @ Amazon) 
Other: ASUS RT-AC68P Wireless-AC1900 Dual Band Gigabit Router IEEE 802.11ac,  ($154.37 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1983.96
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Thank you kindly for your time and response.

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@honorduuude you really went the extra mile with this one. While I would normally favor Ryzen, in this case I would rather go with the Intel build, though I would use the h270 instead of the z270 board.

Thank you, was thinking this way as well concerning the chip anyway, really do appreciate all the help.

 

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It is rumored that ASRock's X370 ITX board will be available next month (no official dates so far though), just a launch annoucement for June. The Biostar board is ok but as tests showed the VRMs aren't properly cooled so a Ryzen 7 CPU incl. OC will push temps beyond comfort zone (well above 90°C). Stock speeds: go ahead with the Biostar board, if OC is what you're looking for then you're better off taking the blue pill – and you don't have to keep an eye on memory compatibility.

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Thank you for your very detailed answer, it truly helps. I have been racking my brain for a while trying to work out what's best.

much appreciated!

Happy to help :) And @dude49 is right. The h270 is definitely better for the build that the z270 (especially since it has to Lan ports and 8 usb 3 ports), while costing less.

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It is rumored that ASRock's X370 ITX board will be available next month (no official dates so far though), just a launch annoucement for June. The Biostar board is ok but as tests showed the VRMs aren't properly cooled so a Ryzen 7 CPU incl. OC will push temps beyond comfort zone (well above 90°C). Stock speeds: go ahead with the Biostar board, if OC is what you're looking for then you're better off taking the blue pill – and you don't have to keep an eye on memory compatibility.

Thank you for your insight 

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12 hours ago, honor said:

Happy to help :) And @dude49 is right. The h270 is definitely better for the build that the z270 (especially since it has to Lan ports and 8 usb 3 ports), while costing less.

Roger that! Waiting on the tax check to hit the bank now, lol.

 

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