Small form factor PC

[D3monw3st]

Hello,

 

I'm currently using a iMac 5k to game, and to say short it's an interesting experience. I'm more or less just uncomfortable gaming with it as Apple had recently replaced the computer due to some power failure, then logic board failure. I dual boot it on windows, use Mac Fans Control and make the thing go ham. It screams really loud, but it doesn't bother me as I have headphones in; this is just concerning. I'm looking for a really strong small factor form PC that I can take traveling, like flying to college, etc. I've seen the corsair one, looks pretty good; however, I want to keep my options open, do you guys have any pre-built pc's like it? Also, if I were to build my own, what would be the ideal build? 

I would prefer liquid cooling, and a somewhat powerful GPU.

Budget: $1k - 2.5k. 

[IdiotPenguin]

Do you know what games you wanna play and at what settings, resolution, hz and refresh rate? Also would you account the monitor into the budget or nah? 

[williamcll]

I would say the corsair one but that's above the budget

 

a bit slow but still good would be the following origin chronos:
 

Configuration

• Case: ORIGIN Chronos
• Exterior: ORIGIN PC Red
• Accent Color: ORIGIN PC Black
• Current Special Offers: Congratulate Dads & Grads with the Ultimate Upgrade
• The ORIGIN Difference: ORIGIN PC Chronos - The Best Gaming Experience Guaranteed
• Case Fans: ORIGIN PC High-Performance Ultra Slim Fan
• Power Supply: 450 Watt Silverstone SFX Series
• Motherboard: ASRock Z370M-ITX/ac
• System Cooling: ORIGIN FROSTBYTE 120 Sealed Liquid Cooling System for 1151 Socket
• Processors: Intel Core i5 8400 6-Core 2.8GHz (4.0GHz TurboBoost)
• Graphic Cards: Single 8GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
• Memory: 16GB ORIGIN PC DDR4 Powered by Kingston 3000MHz (2 X 8GB)
• Operating System: MS Windows 10 Home
• Intel Optane Memory Drive (Operating System Drive): None
• Operating System Drive #1 (Primary): 120GB ORIGIN PC Approved Solid State Drive
• Storage Drive #2: None
• Audio: On Board High Definition 8-Channel Audio
• Networking: Onboard Network Port
• Warranty: Lifetime 24/7 U.S. Based Support and Lifetime Free Labor. 1 Year Part Replacement & 45 Day Shipping Warranty
• ORIGIN Recovery: ORIGIN Recovery USB3.0 Flash Drive
• Evolve Part Upgrade Service: No Part Upgrade Service
• Free ORIGIN PC Peripheral: ORIGIN PC Mousepad
• Free ORIGIN PC T-shirt: ORIGIN PC T-Shirt Extra Large
• Web Browser: Mozilla Firefox

Alternatively, a cyberpowerPC: https://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Syber-Vapor-Xtreme

Or a MSI: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0768M97R9/ref=s9_dcacsd_dcoop_bw_c_x_7_w

 

[Streetguru]

43 minutes ago, D3monw3st said:

Hello,

 

I'm currently using a iMac 5k to game, and to say short it's an interesting experience. I'm more or less just uncomfortable gaming with it as Apple had recently replaced the computer due to some power failure, then logic board failure. I dual boot it on windows, use Mac Fans Control and make the thing go ham. It screams really loud, but it doesn't bother me as I have headphones in; this is just concerning. I'm looking for a really strong small factor form PC that I can take traveling, like flying to college, etc. I've seen the corsair one, looks pretty good; however, I want to keep my options open, do you guys have any pre-built pc's like it? Also, if I were to build my own, what would be the ideal build? 

I would prefer liquid cooling, and a somewhat powerful GPU.

Budget: $1k - 2k. 

Just buy a laptop with an i7 + GTX 1050/ti or an R5 2500U machine?

[Jrasero]

1 hour ago, D3monw3st said:

Hello,

 

I'm currently using a iMac 5k to game, and to say short it's an interesting experience. I'm more or less just uncomfortable gaming with it as Apple had recently replaced the computer due to some power failure, then logic board failure. I dual boot it on windows, use Mac Fans Control and make the thing go ham. It screams really loud, but it doesn't bother me as I have headphones in; this is just concerning. I'm looking for a really strong small factor form PC that I can take traveling, like flying to college, etc. I've seen the corsair one, looks pretty good; however, I want to keep my options open, do you guys have any pre-built pc's like it? Also, if I were to build my own, what would be the ideal build? 

I would prefer liquid cooling, and a somewhat powerful GPU.

Budget: $1k - 2k. 

I once was chancing that console killer 5L-12L PC and to be honest there are way too many compromises in terms of heat, noise, sound, price and ability to upgrade.  I know you can build a family Mini ITX but I used a Corsair Bulldog 2.0 barebones kit as the basis of my build and managed to get am i7 8700K, 16GB DDR4 Ram, 1TB 2.5" 7200RPM, 240GB M.2, EVGA GTX 1080 TI SC2 Hybrid in there.  The system is fully water cooled, albeit very entry level especially on the CPU which probably can't take any overclocking.  Anyways the case is 20L but would be small enough to squeeze into a TV console.  You could do a Ryzen 2700X w/ an EVGA GTX 1080 Ti SC2 Hybrid for $2000

[D3monw3st]

1 hour ago, Streetguru said:

Just buy a laptop with an i7 + GTX 1050/ti or an R5 2500U machine?

I already have one: 15 inch mac book pro 2017. I'm also looking for something that I can change some parts.

[D3monw3st]

2 hours ago, IdiotPenguin said:

Do you know what games you wanna play and at what settings, resolution, hz and refresh rate? Also would you account the monitor into the budget or nah? 

Nope, I've got a 4k monitor i'd be taking. 

[Streetguru]

18 minutes ago, D3monw3st said:

I already have one: 15 inch mac book pro 2017. I'm also looking for something that I can change some parts.

Just get an external GPU for it? That's probably good enough

 

If not I don't know how small you need it, but hte Core 500 supports 240mm AIOs, and Ryzen is relatively lower power and has a soldered IHS, which might be nice
 

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

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor  ($189.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: EVGA - CLC 240 74.8 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($89.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350 Gaming-ITX/ac Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard  ($107.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Team - Vulcan 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung - 860 Evo 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($133.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1070 Ti 8GB Mini Video Card  ($449.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design - Core 500 Mini ITX Desktop Case  ($49.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Gold 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($80.24 @ Amazon)
Total: $1256.57
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-06-14 18:37 EDT-0400

[D3monw3st]

1 minute ago, Streetguru said:

Just get an external GPU for it? That's probably good enough

 

If not I don't know how small you need it, but hte Core 500 supports 240mm AIOs, and Ryzen is relatively lower power and has a soldered IHS, which might be nice
 

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

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor  ($189.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: EVGA - CLC 240 74.8 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($89.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350 Gaming-ITX/ac Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard  ($107.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Team - Vulcan 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung - 860 Evo 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($133.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1070 Ti 8GB Mini Video Card  ($449.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design - Core 500 Mini ITX Desktop Case  ($49.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Gold 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($80.24 @ Amazon)
Total: $1256.57
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-06-14 18:37 EDT-0400

Oh, don't worry I've already considered this. However, as stated above i'm looking for something I can transport to college. Also, egpu's won't work. Display passthrough isn't viable at all. 

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