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April 23, 2014 3:26:52 AM

Hey guys,

I want to build a gaming device, and ive decided to go for a mini pc because of its semi-portability while still allowing replacement of components in the future should an upgrade be needed. Here are the components selected:

Processor: i7 4770 8MB Cache, 3.4 GHz, quad core
Motherboard: Asus H81 Plus LG 1150
RAM: Kingston HyperX Dual Fury 8GB 1600MHz 1x8
GPU: Nvidia GTX 770 2GB
Hard disk: 1TB @7200rpm, 32MB cache 6GB/s + 120GB Kingston hyperX SSD
PSU: Corsair 450W VS
Cooler: Coolmaster Seidon 120V High performance
Sound card: creative sound blaster audigy

Along with a few perks an extras, including 3 year warranty and 1 year return and windows 8, this comes to £995 inv VAT and delivery.

Ive read as many reviews and comparisions as I can on the components but there is only so much I can learn by reading random articles and posts. I would some experienced feedback on this.

How does the build sound? Any changes I should make to the component selection? Analysis of the GPU says it should run current games at ultra or at least high graphics with >60 fps. Should I opt for a stronger GPU ( which would be 780gtx, unfortunately they dont offer the 800 series yet for this model) for a hefty price increase?

Many thanks,
Karim

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April 23, 2014 3:35:41 AM

gtx 770 need at least 600 watt and also its better to run dual ram than single ram
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April 23, 2014 4:19:50 AM

dandn0ten said:
gtx 770 need at least 600 watt and also its better to run dual ram than single ram


I agree on the above.

I would recommend Asus Maximus VI Impact as mobo.
And also some low profile Corsair Vengance 1600Mhz 2x8Gb
Well GPU is up to you whether R9 280x or GTX 770.

What case is it you have in mind for your build ?
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April 23, 2014 5:10:51 AM

siles2004 said:
dandn0ten said:
gtx 770 need at least 600 watt and also its better to run dual ram than single ram


I agree on the above.

I would recommend Asus Maximus VI Impact as mobo.
And also some low profile Corsair Vengance 1600Mhz 2x8Gb
Well GPU is up to you whether R9 280x or GTX 770.

What case is it you have in mind for your build ?


ive read on most threads and articles that anything above 8GB is a massive overkill unless you do serious computational tasks, which i very rarely do. Is that not the case?

what benefits will i get from using the maximus if you dont mind me asking?

The case I will most likely use is either Coolmaster 130 elite or AeroCool DS Cube Black Edition Window Mini-ITX
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April 23, 2014 5:16:15 AM

He said dual ram meaning 2x4gb
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April 23, 2014 5:18:36 AM

KarimGh said:
siles2004 said:
dandn0ten said:
gtx 770 need at least 600 watt and also its better to run dual ram than single ram


I agree on the above.

I would recommend Asus Maximus VI Impact as mobo.
And also some low profile Corsair Vengance 1600Mhz 2x8Gb
Well GPU is up to you whether R9 280x or GTX 770.

What case is it you have in mind for your build ?


ive read on most threads and articles that anything above 8GB is a massive overkill unless you do serious computational tasks, which i very rarely do. Is that not the case?

what benefits will i get from using the maximus if you dont mind me asking?

The case I will most likely use is either Coolmaster 130 elite or AeroCool DS Cube Black Edition Window Mini-ITX


I believe he wrote it wrong it was supposed 2x4gs = 8gbs total
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April 23, 2014 5:52:17 AM

KarimGh said:
siles2004 said:
dandn0ten said:
gtx 770 need at least 600 watt and also its better to run dual ram than single ram


I agree on the above.

I would recommend Asus Maximus VI Impact as mobo.
And also some low profile Corsair Vengance 1600Mhz 2x8Gb
Well GPU is up to you whether R9 280x or GTX 770.

What case is it you have in mind for your build ?


ive read on most threads and articles that anything above 8GB is a massive overkill unless you do serious computational tasks, which i very rarely do. Is that not the case?

what benefits will i get from using the maximus if you dont mind me asking?

The case I will most likely use is either Coolmaster 130 elite or AeroCool DS Cube Black Edition Window Mini-ITX


Well overkill is not correct.
After booting into Windows you are already up to almost 2GB RAM prolly less depending on drivers and tasks and services that start with Windows.
Let's say you use Google Chrome with 6 Tabs (including Youtube,Apple, etc..) then you are almost up to 3GB.
And now let's say you use any Voicesoftware such as Skype, TS3, Mumble, Ventrilo,... You can easily com up to 3.5GB Skype needs a lot of ressources while engaged in a conference.
You might run other programs and/or services on your pc while gaming your are around 4 GB.
Leaving 4 GB left for whatever game you want to play.
Now you are going to play a classic game CS 1.6 you would prolly need not more then 100MB RAM, however looking at what the developpers are going to throw at us in the nextGen games, you really want to have 16GB of RAM as you will be left with 12GB usuable RAM after the above deduction, and yes it might be less, but the point is nextGen.

Now for the mobo, no doubt that the Asus you selected will do the trick however it is an H81 chipset, and it has a couple of setbacks compared to a Z87 chipset.
The VI Impact is the most powerful board out there in the mini ITX formfactor, and build to last even under great pressure.
If needed you can ramp up your CPU and you will have all the possibilites you want to have for doing that.
The maximus does have a couple of unique features such as 10k black cap's very endurable as well as awesome BlackWing chokes. RamDisk (you can use your extra RAM as a super fast hard drive).
I can go on and on but in the end it will be your budget who will decide :) 

Both cases would work fine :) 
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April 23, 2014 6:12:01 AM

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Well overkill is not correct.
After booting into Windows you are already up to almost 2GB RAM prolly less depending on drivers and tasks and services that start with Windows.
Let's say you use Google Chrome with 6 Tabs (including Youtube,Apple, etc..) then you are almost up to 3GB.
And now let's say you use any Voicesoftware such as Skype, TS3, Mumble, Ventrilo,... You can easily com up to 3.5GB Skype needs a lot of ressources while engaged in a conference.
You might run other programs and/or services on your pc while gaming your are around 4 GB.
Leaving 4 GB left for whatever game you want to play.
Now you are going to play a classic game CS 1.6 you would prolly need not more then 100MB RAM, however looking at what the developpers are going to throw at us in the nextGen games, you really want to have 16GB of RAM as you will be left with 12GB usuable RAM after the above deduction, and yes it might be less, but the point is nextGen.

Now for the mobo, no doubt that the Asus you selected will do the trick however it is an H81 chipset, and it has a couple of setbacks compared to a Z87 chipset.
The VI Impact is the most powerful board out there in the mini ITX formfactor, and build to last even under great pressure.
If needed you can ramp up your CPU and you will have all the possibilites you want to have for doing that.
The maximus does have a couple of unique features such as 10k black cap's very endurable as well as awesome BlackWing chokes. RamDisk (you can use your extra RAM as a super fast hard drive).
I can go on and on but in the end it will be your budget who will decide :) 

Both cases would work fine :) 


Thank you! thats very helpful. does dual ram make that much difference over single stick?
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April 23, 2014 6:58:38 AM

KarimGh said:
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Well overkill is not correct.
After booting into Windows you are already up to almost 2GB RAM prolly less depending on drivers and tasks and services that start with Windows.
Let's say you use Google Chrome with 6 Tabs (including Youtube,Apple, etc..) then you are almost up to 3GB.
And now let's say you use any Voicesoftware such as Skype, TS3, Mumble, Ventrilo,... You can easily com up to 3.5GB Skype needs a lot of ressources while engaged in a conference.
You might run other programs and/or services on your pc while gaming your are around 4 GB.
Leaving 4 GB left for whatever game you want to play.
Now you are going to play a classic game CS 1.6 you would prolly need not more then 100MB RAM, however looking at what the developpers are going to throw at us in the nextGen games, you really want to have 16GB of RAM as you will be left with 12GB usuable RAM after the above deduction, and yes it might be less, but the point is nextGen.

Now for the mobo, no doubt that the Asus you selected will do the trick however it is an H81 chipset, and it has a couple of setbacks compared to a Z87 chipset.
The VI Impact is the most powerful board out there in the mini ITX formfactor, and build to last even under great pressure.
If needed you can ramp up your CPU and you will have all the possibilites you want to have for doing that.
The maximus does have a couple of unique features such as 10k black cap's very endurable as well as awesome BlackWing chokes. RamDisk (you can use your extra RAM as a super fast hard drive).
I can go on and on but in the end it will be your budget who will decide :) 

Both cases would work fine :) 


Thank you! thats very helpful. does dual ram make that much difference over single stick?


Yes it is a huge performance boost, as it will write not only to one stick but alternating between both stick increasing its speed :) 
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