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Hi All. I am starting a new system build from scratch. I am tempted to go mini-ITX, like Cooler Master Elite 130 or similar. This build is just basic stuff 'cause needed for work. If all goes well, next one is more challenging. I worry a little about a couple of things like cooling, mobo, memory and number of USB3 ports, so advice is needed
Usage: AutoCad, Revit, other boring stuff, No gaming
System:
Processor Intel i5 4570
MoBo ??? prefer ASUS
Memory: CRUCIAL BALLISTIX SPORT XT 1 or 2 x8GB DDR3 1600MHZ CL9 1.5V XMP
Case: CM Elite 130
SSD +120Gb any brand will do, price matters (maybe 240Gb)
HDD, whatever goes. (Don't understand, why every1 has +1TB. What are U keeping in there?)
PSU, ??? normal ATX size PSU should go in that case.
GPU: nothing or Cheap Radeon 250 just to get connections in the back. Not gaming on this 1.
My Issues:
1) Could I still go for 3rd gen Ivy Bridge processor? Is i5 4570 too much? Trying to be cheap here. Go nuts with the gaming build later
2) MoBo and case needs to have enough connections. All ITX cases seem to have minimal number of USB 3s. Can I add any usb3-panels on ITX case?
3) Do I need any extra cooling with such a basic setup?
4) Should I always fill 2 mem slots, like 2*4MB? Or can I just have 1*8MB and add another 8 later?
5) Is this type of mem.stick profile too high? If I have to add a processor cooler, I mean.
That 8GB memory is on a 'discount' for 66 Euros in local shop. 2x4MB is more expensive...
Thanks in advance!!!
O.K. After I put my reading glasses on, I noticed that CM Elite 120 and 130 are too tiny. Looks like BitFenix Prodigy has more space. Looks like Apple though...
Usage: AutoCad, Revit, other boring stuff, No gaming
System:
Processor Intel i5 4570
MoBo ??? prefer ASUS
Memory: CRUCIAL BALLISTIX SPORT XT 1 or 2 x8GB DDR3 1600MHZ CL9 1.5V XMP
Case: CM Elite 130
SSD +120Gb any brand will do, price matters (maybe 240Gb)
HDD, whatever goes. (Don't understand, why every1 has +1TB. What are U keeping in there?)
PSU, ??? normal ATX size PSU should go in that case.
GPU: nothing or Cheap Radeon 250 just to get connections in the back. Not gaming on this 1.
My Issues:
1) Could I still go for 3rd gen Ivy Bridge processor? Is i5 4570 too much? Trying to be cheap here. Go nuts with the gaming build later
2) MoBo and case needs to have enough connections. All ITX cases seem to have minimal number of USB 3s. Can I add any usb3-panels on ITX case?
3) Do I need any extra cooling with such a basic setup?
4) Should I always fill 2 mem slots, like 2*4MB? Or can I just have 1*8MB and add another 8 later?
5) Is this type of mem.stick profile too high? If I have to add a processor cooler, I mean.
That 8GB memory is on a 'discount' for 66 Euros in local shop. 2x4MB is more expensive...
Thanks in advance!!!
O.K. After I put my reading glasses on, I noticed that CM Elite 120 and 130 are too tiny. Looks like BitFenix Prodigy has more space. Looks like Apple though...