Small Computer Build

[EJOE]

Hello, I want to try something new for my "yearly" computer upgrade or build. I want to build a very tiny pc. Basically, a pc with a really small case.  And I was wondering if anyone had a really great small and aesthetically pleasing case that you know of. thanks

[Guest]

Smalls has many definitions these days. Can you give a size reference... like a shoe box or a PS4.... etc?

[EJOE]

Just now, Legendarypoet said:

Smalls has many definitions these days. Can you give a size reference... like a shoe box or a PS4.... etc?

Both if you can.

[Zonther]

GPU or no GPU?

[EJOE]

1 minute ago, Zonther said:

GPU or no GPU?

Definitely a GPU

[Guest]

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112408

LIAN LI PC-TU100B

 

Building in this case was a fun challenge. It would make a great portable PC.

 

 

 

[Shiv78]

For what purpose? I assume games?

 

Budget?

 

[high end Ryzen gaming rig]

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($294.99 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - C7 40.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: ASRock - X370 Gaming-ITX/ac Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard  ($167.55 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($138.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: ADATA - Premier SP550 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($149.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Turbo OC Video Card  ($499.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Fractal Design - Node 202 HTPC Case  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Corsair - SF 450W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply  ($89.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1451.48
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-28 20:17 EDT-0400

 

 

[Guest]

Mini ITX cases are good for small builds, or you could get an older XBOX or PS4 console and build your PC in that. Or you could buy a Mini ITX case and customize it to your needs in terms of the aesthetics. The hardest challenge with any "custom" shoe box sized cases is mounting the components as well as air flow in the case (It can easily be an opened air case for airflow, more case fans can be added into the case for optimizing better airflow).

[EJOE]

5 minutes ago, Legendarypoet said:

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112408

LIAN LI PC-TU100B

 

Building in this case was a fun challenge. It would make a great portable PC.

 

 

 

Wow that looks sick thanks

[EJOE]

5 minutes ago, Shiv78 said:

For what purpose? I assume games?

 

Budget?

 

[high end Ryzen gaming rig]

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($294.99 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - C7 40.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: ASRock - X370 Gaming-ITX/ac Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard  ($167.55 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($138.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: ADATA - Premier SP550 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($149.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Turbo OC Video Card  ($499.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Fractal Design - Node 202 HTPC Case  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Corsair - SF 450W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply  ($89.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1451.48
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-28 20:17 EDT-0400

 

 

Yeah, purely gaming. Around 500-850 dollars. And I'm not sure about Ryzen I really don't know much about AMD. I'm more of an intel and Nvidia guy. But it would definitely be worth a shot

[EJOE]

4 minutes ago, TheBeastPC said:

Mini ITX cases are good for small builds, or you could get an older XBOX or PS4 console and build your PC in that. Or you could buy a Mini ITX case and customize it to your needs in terms of the aesthetics. The hardest challenge with any "custom" shoe box sized cases is mounting the components as well as air flow in the case (It can easily be an opened air case for airflow, more case fans can be added into the case for optimizing better airflow).

Okay sweet, thanks.

[EJOE]

Anyone know anything about this  case?

 

http://www.coolermaster.com/case/lan-box-haf-series/haf-xb-evo/

[Guest]

4 minutes ago, EJOE said:

Anyone know anything about this  case?

 

http://www.coolermaster.com/case/lan-box-haf-series/haf-xb-evo/

It's got a great reputation, but it's huge for a mini PC and it offends me visually. Tons of cooling options. I begrudgingly helped a friend with his build. It was easy to build in. Still hate it though.

[EJOE]

1 minute ago, Legendarypoet said:

It's got a great reputation, but it's huge for a mini PC and it offends me visually. Tons of cooling options. I begrudgingly helped a friend with his build. It was easy to build in. Still hate it though.

haha yeah good point. I just looked at the measurements and you're right it is pretty large for a mini pc.

[Guest]

Corsair 250D

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139033

 

I liked this case both visually and build wise. It's not teeny tiny, but it is small yet fits a full sized GPU and a PSU.

Lots of cooling options.

[Sanctorum]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i3-7350K 4.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($129.99 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - C7 40.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($26.99 @ Newegg Marketplace) 
Motherboard: MSI - Z270I GAMING PRO CARBON AC Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($151.49 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Crucial - Ballistix Sport LT 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($67.99 @ B&H) 
Storage: SK hynix - SL308 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($77.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Silverstone - Sugo SG13B Mini ITX Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Silverstone - Strider Gold 450W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply  ($84.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $579.43

 

Add whatever GPU is appropriate for your monitor(s). Do not get the 7350k, wait for Coffee Lake and get an i3-8350k or i5-8600k with a Z370 motherboard. Grab 2x8GB if you want, and can afford. I'd grab a 500GB 850 EVO instead but I included the SL308 to keep costs down. You can save $25-30 on the PSU easily but I went with something good, small, and modular.

[MadOver]

Mini gaming Rig

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/cGX7QV
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/cGX7QV/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel - Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($99.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: ASRock - H110M-HDS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($87.20 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Crucial - 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($64.89 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: PNY - CS1111 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($88.48 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Toshiba - Product Series:DT01ACA 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($51.88 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB Mini ITX OC Video Card  ($199.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Thermaltake - Core V21 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($59.93 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: EVGA - 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($44.89 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $697.15
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-28 21:30 EDT-0400

[EJOE]

1 hour ago, Sanctorum said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i3-7350K 4.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($129.99 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - C7 40.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($26.99 @ Newegg Marketplace) 
Motherboard: MSI - Z270I GAMING PRO CARBON AC Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($151.49 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Crucial - Ballistix Sport LT 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($67.99 @ B&H) 
Storage: SK hynix - SL308 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($77.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Silverstone - Sugo SG13B Mini ITX Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Silverstone - Strider Gold 450W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply  ($84.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $579.43

 

Add whatever GPU is appropriate for your monitor(s). Do not get the 7350k, wait for Coffee Lake and get an i3-8350k or i5-8600k with a Z370 motherboard. Grab 2x8GB if you want, and can afford. I'd grab a 500GB 850 EVO instead but I included the SL308 to keep costs down. You can save $25-30 on the PSU easily but I went with something good, small, and modular.

 

1 hour ago, MadOver said:

Mini gaming Rig

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/cGX7QV
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/cGX7QV/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel - Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($99.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: ASRock - H110M-HDS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($87.20 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Crucial - 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($64.89 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: PNY - CS1111 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($88.48 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Toshiba - Product Series:DT01ACA 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($51.88 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB Mini ITX OC Video Card  ($199.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Thermaltake - Core V21 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($59.93 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: EVGA - 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($44.89 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $697.15
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-28 21:30 EDT-0400

Thanks for the builds those are great. I’ll look into them more tomorrow because I’m about to sleep lol.

1 hour ago, Legendarypoet said:

Corsair 250D

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139033

 

I liked this case both visually and build wise. It's not teeny tiny, but it is small yet fits a full sized GPU and a PSU.

Lots of cooling options.

This looks good. Maybe a little smaller? because I want to be able to put it in the corner of my desk so it easily connects to everything and it can be easily accessible.