First Attempt At Mini-ITX Build

[JLCitadel]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($279.99 @ Microcenter) 

CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard:  Asus H81I-PLUS Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($79.98 @ OutletPC) 

Memory:  Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($177.87 @ Amazon) 

Storage:  A-Data Premier Pro SP900 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($75.98 @ Newegg) 

Storage:  Toshiba  2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 

Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card  ($339.99 @ Microcenter) 

Case:  BitFenix Phenom M Midnight Black MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($82.99 @ NCIX US) 

Power Supply:  EVGA SuperNOVA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($64.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $1211.76

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-31 05:50 EST-0500)

 

I enjoy fiddling around in pcpartpicker. I decided to challenge myself to build a somewhat quiet itx build with a black/gold theme for as cheap as i could while still being very powerful without being loud or hot.

 

so give me some suggestions on what I should change in this build and some reasoning for what I did wrong :3

I'll be doing a micro or mini or htpc build after I finish my main rig early next year.

[Liam-McShane]

Get rid of the 4770K and get a 4770 instead if you're getting a H81 board or get a Z87 board. The case is micro ATX so you may wish to swap it out for a  ITX. I'm not too sure of the hyper 212+ will fit into an ITX case if you go that route.

[JLCitadel]

Get rid of the 4770K and get a 4770 instead if you're getting a H81 board or get a Z87 board. The case is micro ATX so you may wish to swap it out for a  ITX. I'm not too sure of the hyper 212+ will fit into an ITX case if you go that route.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2tdkc

 

How are these changes?

 

And I think the stock cooler is probably too loud, would a noctua one, cant recall the name, it lays flat over the cpu, work?

[Thecrazyswede]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2tdkc

 

How are these changes?

 

And I think the stock cooler is probably too loud, would a noctua one, cant recall the name, it lays flat over the cpu, work?

 

It would probably hit the ram or GPU since its low and quite fat

[Liam-McShane]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2tdkc

 

How are these changes?

 

And I think the stock cooler is probably too loud, would a noctua one, cant recall the name, it lays flat over the cpu, work?

 

From some research the case has 160mm of clearance for coolers which would mean the 212+ might fit although i'm not sure.

[JLCitadel]

It would probably hit the ram or GPU since its low and quite fat

 

so low clearance ram is suggested for that cooler. (NH-L9a)

[WoodenMarker]

Don't get Toshiba hdd's if you don't have to. Get WD blues or barracudas instead., Greens are good for quiet.

I'd take a look at Be Quiet or Seasonic psus is you want quiet.

 

If you're not building soon, plan later. Parts and prices change frequently. 

[JLCitadel]

From some research the case has 160mm of clearance for coolers which would mean the 212+ might fit although i'm not sure.

I changed the cooler to a NHL9a and went for low profile ram.

 

Don't get Toshiba hdd's if you don't have to. Get WD blues or barracudas instead., Greens are good for quiet.

I'd take a look at Be Quiet or Seasonic psus is you want quiet.

 

If you're not building soon, plan later. Parts and prices change frequently. 

 

Do you know of any cases that come with sound dampining material like the Fractal R2?

Does toshiba have a bad rep for HDDs? I suppose they're more for SSD's because they manufacture the flash?

I'm not just 'planning' I'm trying to learn more about parts in the lower end range through other peoples opinions/suggestions

I'll be planning an official build in about two months.

[WoodenMarker]

Do you know of any cases that come with sound dampining material like the Fractal R2?

Does toshiba have a bad rep for HDDs? I suppose they're more for SSD's because they manufacture the flash?

I'm not just 'planning' I'm trying to learn more about parts in the lower end range through other peoples opinions/suggestions

I'll be planning an official build in about two months.

The Define R4 is one of the best options that aren't really expensive with sound dampening. 

From what I've read, it seems that those who have worked for Toshiba themselves say to avoid Toshiba drives if you have the choice. 

[JLCitadel]

The Define R4 is one of the best options that aren't really expensive with sound dampening. 

From what I've read, it seems that those who have worked for Toshiba themselves say to avoid Toshiba drives if you have the choice. 

 

Do all sizes of the define r4 have the sound dampening?

& that's harsh haha. I'll keep note of that.

[WoodenMarker]

Do all sizes of the define r4 have the sound dampening?

& that's harsh haha. I'll keep note of that.

All of the Define series do including the Define Mini if you want small.

[JLCitadel]

All of the Define series do including the Define Mini if you want small.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($179.99 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler:  Noctua NH-L9i 57.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($45.99 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard:  Asus B85-PLUS ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory:  GeIL EVO Veloce Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($63.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage:  Corsair Force Series GT 60GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($38.99 @ J&R) 

Storage:  Western Digital Green 4TB 3.5" 5900RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($154.99 @ Amazon) 

Video Card:  Gigabyte Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card  ($214.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case:  Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($88.98 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply:  SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($85.99 @ Amazon) 

Total: $963.89

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-31 07:11 EST-0500)

 

How does this work for a silence optimized pc?

Would I be able to lay the Define on its side or would that screw with the harddrive and have to mount it flat somewhere else.

[WoodenMarker]

PCPartPicker part list

How does this work for a silence optimized pc?

Would I be able to lay the Define on its side or would that screw with the harddrive and have to mount it flat somewhere else.

You can orient the case however you'd like as long as it's stable.

What happened to getting a small system though?

[JLCitadel]

You can orient the case however you'd like as long as it's stable.

What happened to getting a small system though?

 

Well I wasn't able to find the small version with the sound dampening material.

I figured the mid tower on its side won't be THAT big. only a little bigger then an xbone.

[WoodenMarker]

Well I wasn't able to find the small version with the sound dampening material.

I figured the mid tower on its side won't be THAT big. only a little bigger then an xbone.

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/fractal-design-case-fdcadefminibl

[JLCitadel]

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/fractal-design-case-fdcadefminibl

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2tes5

 

How are these changes for an 800$ silent & small build?

[WoodenMarker]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2tes5

How are these changes for an 800$ silent & small build?

What's the system being used for?

[JLCitadel]

What's the system being used for?

 

Streaming, emulation, media.

All the generic AAA games and old popular games.

To a 40 inch 120hz tv through HDMI

 

Goal is a smooth visual experience, not necessarily best graphics.

[WoodenMarker]

Streaming, emulation, media.

All the generic AAA games and old popular games.

To a 40 inch 120hz tv through HDMI

 

Goal is a smooth visual experience, not necessarily best graphics.

Edits: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2tuQV