Building a smaller build

[docterkiwi]

Hey guys i want make a smaller PC. I stopped gaming a while back and could use some help with setting up a new build. I currently have a gtx 970 but the rest of the build I would like new. I move a lot and need something i can bring around easily. I play alot of Arma 3 so a solid processor is nice and really just want to game at 1080p on max for any game. or best i can do with a 970. 

[docterkiwi]

oh and price range as cheap as possible with the desired outcome. (most games max, solid Arma 3 build.) >900 dollars

[EunSoo]

3 minutes ago, docterkiwi said:

>900

you mean <$900 right? Also how small do you want it? like Mini ITX or a small mATX?

 

 

[openthatchest]

https://pcpartpicker.com/b/Lmmqqs

https://pcpartpicker.com/b/RXJ8TW

https://pcpartpicker.com/b/TD7WGX

[docterkiwi]

Just now, SCGazelle said:

you mean <$900 right? Also how small do you want it? like Mini ITX or a small mATX?

 

 

hahaha yea <900. Yea mini ITX is fine as long as you think it will be cool enough. with whatever cooling you reccomend

[openthatchest]

Just now, openthatchest said:

https://pcpartpicker.com/b/Lmmqqs

https://pcpartpicker.com/b/RXJ8TW

https://pcpartpicker.com/b/TD7WGX

i'd say these are all the height of your elbow->fingers if not less

[EunSoo]

Do you have storage you can reuse?

[docterkiwi]

1 minute ago, openthatchest said:

i'd say these are all the height of your elbow->fingers if not less

would I be able to fit my Nvidia 970 in the last two? they look to have smaller graphics cards. 

[docterkiwi]

Just now, SCGazelle said:

Do you have storage you can reuse?

I have Windows on an SSD 250gb. I dont trust my old 1tb Hard drive though.

[EunSoo]

I haven't been up to date much with the newer hardware but this looks good to me. You'll be bottlenecked by your GTX 970 so upgrade that too if you need more performance. Also I'd wait for someone to give thier opinion on this build before you use it:

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/W3NsHN
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/W3NsHN/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor  ($378.89 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($34.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI - Z370I GAMING PRO CARBON AC Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($142.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($169.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.55 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: NVIDIA - GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card  (Purchased For $0.00) 
Case: Fractal Design - Define Nano S Mini ITX Desktop Case  ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $893.28
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-01-26 00:10 EST-0500

[Crunchy Dragon]

6 minutes ago, docterkiwi said:

I have Windows on an SSD 250gb. I dont trust my old 1tb Hard drive though.

Make sure you run sysprep before transferring your drive(s).

[Damascus]

What exact 970 do you have?

[docterkiwi]

5 minutes ago, SCGazelle said:

I haven't been up to date much with the newer hardware but this looks good to me. You'll be bottlenecked by your GTX 970 so upgrade that too if you need more performance. Also I'd wait for someone to give thier opinion on this build before you use it:

 

thanks. I'm also looking at doing AMD to save money.

[docterkiwi]

2 minutes ago, Damascus said:

What exact 970 do you have?

x EVGA GeForce GTX 970 04G-P4-3975-KR 4GB SSC GAMING 

[Damascus]

Here ya go, 1600 is the sweet spot for gaming.  Use this mod to get best thermals and throw 2 120mm fans in the gpu section.

 

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/M49nm8
 

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($187.39 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - C7 40.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: ASRock - X370 Gaming-ITX/ac Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard  ($129.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill - Aegis 16GB (1 x 16GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($164.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Fractal Design - Node 202 HTPC Case  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair - SF 600W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply  ($115.78 @ Amazon) 
Total: $698.13

[brob]

i7-8700 performance is very close to the i7-8700K at stock. It is a 65W TDP cpu, so it runs much cooler and will be fine with its stock cooler.

A single stick of memory to leave the second slot open for an upgrade.

Case has a handle for convenient transportation.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($359.00 @ B&H) 
Motherboard: ASRock - Z370M-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($131.89 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: Kingston - FURY 16GB (1 x 16GB) DDR4-2666 Memory  ($178.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  (Purchased For $0.00) 
Storage: Seagate - BarraCuda 1TB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.56 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card  (Purchased For $0.00) 
Case: Silverstone - ML08B-H HTPC Case  ($70.04 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Corsair - SF 450W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply  ($89.34 @ Newegg) 
Total: $878.82
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-01-26 00:43 EST-0500

[Damascus]

4 minutes ago, brob said:

i7-8700 performance is very close to the i7-8700K at stock. It is a 65W TDP cpu, so it runs much cooler and will be fine with its stock cooler.

Or you could get an 8700k for a tiny price bump and undervolt it for an effective 65w cpu

[docterkiwi]

4 minutes ago, brob said:

 

Thank you guys so much.

 

9 minutes ago, Damascus said:

 

 

 

[brob]

1 minute ago, Damascus said:

Or you could get an 8700k for a tiny price bump and undervolt it for an effective 65w cpu

One could, but I'm not sure it's worth the effort. Besides, one would then have to add the cost of a low profile cooler like the C7 or NH-L9i.

[Damascus]

39 minutes ago, brob said:

One could, but I'm not sure it's worth the effort. Besides, one would then have to add the cost of a low profile cooler like the C7 or NH-L9i.

The 8700k holds its value better and can be overclocked with a delid, worth it considering the small 20 + 30 bump in price