mini ITX build

BradleyK · Jul 30, 2014

This is my first build. I would like some feedback before I purchase it. Thank you!

Lol would help if I had a link to it first (Duhh)

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fzMzhM

tiny voices · Jul 30, 2014

The GPU is the only weak point. For an unlocked top of the line i5, I really recommend a gtx770.

Also, get 2x4gb RAM, not a single stick.

6R1M01R3 · Jul 30, 2014

Change the ram for this one:
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($80.75 @ Newegg)
Using 2 modules in dual channel has better performance than a single of 8gbs.
Some prices say "overriden" why is that?
I recommend this mobo
Motherboard: MSI Z97I Gaming AC Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $139.99
And this GPU VS the 760 reference model
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($229.99 @ NCIX US)

BradleyK · Jul 30, 2014

tiny voices :

Could you tell me why I need the 770 and the 2 sticks of RAM

tiny voices · Jul 30, 2014

2 sticks of RAM run in dual channel mode and are faster than a single stick.

The gtx770 is recommended because your CPU is about as good as it gets for gaming, so why buy a middle-of-the-road GPU?

BradleyK · Jul 30, 2014

6R1M01R3 :

Some prices say overridden because I don't want to purchase from different websites. I want everything from Newegg so it's easy to track. I'm not a fan of MSI but thanks for the suggestion. I understand Dual Channel with ram. But the performance increase isn't that much. I plan on adding another 8GB stick later down the road. It will have Dual Channel then.

BradleyK · Jul 30, 2014

tiny voices :

I understand Dual Channel. I will buy another 8GB Stick later down the road. The performance increase is like 5-9% with another stick. I can afford to loose that performance for awhile.

I understand that the 770 is better but is also almost double my price of the 760. I'm at my max budget atm. I can't upgrade to the 770.

tiny voices · Jul 30, 2014

For Dual vs. Single channel RAM, it all matters what you are doing. Gaming? no real difference. Encoding and rendering videos? performance cut exactly in half.

tiny voices · Jul 30, 2014

BradleyK :

If this is a gaming machine, I strongly recommend getting an non-K CPU and a cheaper motherboard and using the saved money for a better GPU. This will GREATLY improve gaming performance.

tiny voices · Jul 30, 2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sapphire-video-card-100363l

This 280x will be alot better than the 760 and only costs like $40 more.

BradleyK · Jul 30, 2014

tiny voices :

I need a blowerstyle GPU for my small case. The 760 is the only one in my price range with that style of fan.
I really don't want to overheat my GPU because the case is as small as a 12 pack of soda.

tiny voices · Jul 30, 2014

I understand. I have used that case before. A blower card is not required.

I just don't want you to be disappointed when you spend $1000 and cannot max games.

BradleyK · Jul 30, 2014

tiny voices :

I understand you're trying to help, I'd hate to spend that much and not max games to... So the blowerstyle is overkill on heat dissipation. Even with that case. So a triple fan GPU is good? And are you positive a cheaper motherboard is in order. I would hate to not have enough ports or a chinsy board in the end to house all my stuff.

UPDATE: Isn't the 4690K good for overclocking? I have a liquid cooler with my build that supports an overclocking.

tiny voices · Jul 30, 2014

A cheaper board will not have any less ports or anything like that. But, the original board you have is pretty cheap for a mini-itx board, and will work well.

Honestly, that case is pretty cheap. Not really designed for a high end system.

BradleyK · Jul 30, 2014

tiny voices :

I understand. I have to have that case. I don't like laptops and I'm taking this computer with me to Germany. I can't have a full sized tower with me when I leave.

If you didn't see my update, isn't the 4690K good for OCing. I have a liquid cooler in my build for a good OC

tiny voices · Jul 30, 2014

There are plenty of other M-itx cases out there.

Yes the 4690k is good for overclocking, but that won't help gaming performance. Overclocking High end CPUs only matters when the GPU is not a factor. Generally with two gtx770s or a single 780ti, is when you see a CPU Overclock start to make ANY difference at all. And even then we are talking a few FPS.

Modern day overclocking is a hobby, not really for big gains on high end CPUs.

Also, there are $50 air coolers that will blow that liquid cooler away in performance and be WAY less loud.

BradleyK · Jul 30, 2014

tiny voices :

Could you suggest a good CPU fan please

tiny voices · Jul 30, 2014

Are you going to be overclocking? I recommend getting a non overclocking CPU and motherboard and getting a better GPU. This will DRASTICALLY improve gaming performance.

BradleyK · Jul 30, 2014

tiny voices :

Didn't you say my motherboard was good though?

tiny voices · Jul 30, 2014

Yeah, but if you are getting a non overclocking CPU, an overclocking motherboard would be a waste.

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