low power, quiet, light gaming, mini-itx, server build.

anathema_forever · May 16, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12P SE2 54.4 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.21 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Crucial 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($182.73 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($139.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Western Digital Red 1TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Western Digital Red 1TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Micro Center)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($144.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: BitFenix Prodigy (Black) Mini ITX Tower Case ($69.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Other: ASRock E3C226D2I mini-itx server ($210.00)
Other: Zone Mods Premium Noise Damping Set - BitFenix Prodigy ($34.00)
Other: Xeon E3-1240L v3 ($250.00)
Other: Creative Go! 70SB USB ($40.00)
Total: $1347.85
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-16 03:57 EDT-0400)

I need a good PSU and I am open to case suggestions: smaller, quieter, cooler. I own the gpu, heatsink, hard drives, OS already.

KalTorak · May 16, 2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-ssp450rt

Should be spot on. Reliable, high efficiency and will fit in the case!

mrwokawokawoka · May 25, 2014

Wouldn't the Seagate Barrucuda be a better in terms of pricing? Theres a 3TB one for $109.99.