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minervx
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For my next build, I'd like to make a computer that's small form factor, low noise and involving as little cabling as possible while still being able to game well at 1440p.

 

Current ideas:

  • Node 304 (White)?  Anything smaller?
  • Ryzen processor
  • GTX 1070 or 1080?  will they fit?
  • mini itx w/ wifi, usb-c, overclock
  • large capacity M2 SSD (no HDD)
  • quiet cooler that fits?  Pure Rock Slim?
  • pure wings 2 fans, of course
  • Modular.  600w?  ATX or SFX?  Fanless?  ???
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PC Build: R5-1600.  Scythe Mugen 5.  GTX 1060.  120 GB SSD.  1 TB HDD.  FDD Mini C.  8 GB RAM (3000 MHz).  Be Quiet Pure Wings 2.  Capstone-550.  Deepcool 350 RGB.

Peripherals: Qisan Magicforce (80%) w/ Gateron Blues.  Razer Naga Chroma.  Lenovo 24" 1440p IPS.  PS4 Controller.

Audio: Focusrite (Solo, 2nd), SM57, Triton Fethead, AKG c214, Sennheiser HD598's, ATH-M50x, AKG K240, Novation Launchkey

Wishlist: MP S-87, iPad, Yamaha HS5's, more storage

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The 1070 mini(Can't remember the manufacture rn) will work for sure, I think the zotac 1080 is kinda long to fit in the 304. You can probably make it work with and sfx psu or a pretty short atx one. Also I'd go with a noctua NH-L12S as long as you dont care about the questionable color scheme.

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

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8600K 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor  ($279.89 @ B&H) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair - H80i v2 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($79.50 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: Asus - ROG Strix Z370-I Gaming Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($184.89 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($158.10 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($98.94 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Western Digital - Black 1TB 2.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($63.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Mini ITX OC Video Card  ($394.97 @ Amazon) 
Case: Phanteks - ENTHOO EVOLV SHIFT Mini ITX Tower Case  ($114.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair - SF 600W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply  ($119.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1495.25
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-23 18:54 EDT-0400

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PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/ynh8f8
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/ynh8f8/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600X 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor  ($235.97 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - C7 40.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($26.99 @ Newegg Marketplace) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-AB350N-Gaming WIFI (rev. 1.0) Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard  ($115.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (1 x 16GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($169.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($149.99 @ B&H) 
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB FTW2 Gaming iCX Video Card  ($479.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Fractal Design - Node 202 HTPC Case  ($59.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Silverstone - 600W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply  ($126.69 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1365.59
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-23 18:55 EDT-0400

 

How's that look?

Specs: CPU - Intel i7 8700K @ 5GHz | GPU - Gigabyte GTX 970 G1 Gaming | Motherboard - ASUS Strix Z370-G WIFI AC | RAM - XPG Gammix DDR4-3000MHz 32GB (2x16GB) | Main Drive - Samsung 850 Evo 500GB M.2 | Other Drives - 7TB/3 Drives | CPU Cooler - Corsair H100i Pro | Case - Fractal Design Define C Mini TG | Power Supply - EVGA G3 850W

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1 minute ago, Being Delirious said:

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

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8600K 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor  ($279.89 @ B&H) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair - H80i v2 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($79.50 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: Asus - ROG Strix Z370-I Gaming Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($184.89 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($158.10 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($98.94 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Western Digital - Black 1TB 2.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($63.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Mini ITX OC Video Card  ($394.97 @ Amazon) 
Case: Phanteks - ENTHOO EVOLV SHIFT Mini ITX Tower Case  ($114.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair - SF 600W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply  ($119.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1495.25
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-23 18:54 EDT-0400

 

They wanted AMD Ryzen, not Intel. Also, never go with 2x8GB DDR4 on mITX, always go 1x16GB so it can be upgraded later on.

Specs: CPU - Intel i7 8700K @ 5GHz | GPU - Gigabyte GTX 970 G1 Gaming | Motherboard - ASUS Strix Z370-G WIFI AC | RAM - XPG Gammix DDR4-3000MHz 32GB (2x16GB) | Main Drive - Samsung 850 Evo 500GB M.2 | Other Drives - 7TB/3 Drives | CPU Cooler - Corsair H100i Pro | Case - Fractal Design Define C Mini TG | Power Supply - EVGA G3 850W

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intel is fine too.  prob better for mitx

PC Build: R5-1600.  Scythe Mugen 5.  GTX 1060.  120 GB SSD.  1 TB HDD.  FDD Mini C.  8 GB RAM (3000 MHz).  Be Quiet Pure Wings 2.  Capstone-550.  Deepcool 350 RGB.

Peripherals: Qisan Magicforce (80%) w/ Gateron Blues.  Razer Naga Chroma.  Lenovo 24" 1440p IPS.  PS4 Controller.

Audio: Focusrite (Solo, 2nd), SM57, Triton Fethead, AKG c214, Sennheiser HD598's, ATH-M50x, AKG K240, Novation Launchkey

Wishlist: MP S-87, iPad, Yamaha HS5's, more storage

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2 minutes ago, TheKDub said:

 

They wanted AMD Ryzen, not Intel. Also, never go with 2x8GB DDR4 on mITX, always go 1x16GB so it can be upgraded later on.

I read the description mate. I did what made sense.

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Just now, minervx said:

intel is fine too.  prob better for mitx

I just think it would be better for gaming

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7 minutes ago, Waschi said:

The 1070 mini(Can't remember the manufacture rn) will work for sure, I think the zotac 1080 is kinda long to fit in the 304. You can probably make it work with and sfx psu or a pretty short atx one. Also I'd go with a noctua NH-L12S as long as you dont care about the questionable color scheme.

the node cases dont reveal the insides.

 

while 1080 is possible, is it good for thermals?

PC Build: R5-1600.  Scythe Mugen 5.  GTX 1060.  120 GB SSD.  1 TB HDD.  FDD Mini C.  8 GB RAM (3000 MHz).  Be Quiet Pure Wings 2.  Capstone-550.  Deepcool 350 RGB.

Peripherals: Qisan Magicforce (80%) w/ Gateron Blues.  Razer Naga Chroma.  Lenovo 24" 1440p IPS.  PS4 Controller.

Audio: Focusrite (Solo, 2nd), SM57, Triton Fethead, AKG c214, Sennheiser HD598's, ATH-M50x, AKG K240, Novation Launchkey

Wishlist: MP S-87, iPad, Yamaha HS5's, more storage

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8 minutes ago, minervx said:

the node cases dont reveal the insides.

 

while 1080 is possible, is it good for thermals?

It shouldn't be too bad while gaming, I mean it's certainly going to get loud while furmark but should you really care?

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