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Raniyasa
October 13, 2014 10:33:29 AM
Hi I'm putting together a mITX gaming build and basically I just want some hints if I'm doing it right or wrong. Will it overheat? Will something bottleneck it? Is something overkill? Will it be loud?
Case: EVGA Hadron Hydro
GPU: Gigabyte gtx 970 Gaming G1
CPU: i5-4690k
CPU Cooler: EVGA Watercooling Kit for Hadron Hydro
Motherboard: ASUS Z97I-PLUS mITX
RAM: Crucial DDR3 BallistiX Sport 1600MHz 8GB
SSD: Samsung 850 pro 256GB
Case: EVGA Hadron Hydro
GPU: Gigabyte gtx 970 Gaming G1
CPU: i5-4690k
CPU Cooler: EVGA Watercooling Kit for Hadron Hydro
Motherboard: ASUS Z97I-PLUS mITX
RAM: Crucial DDR3 BallistiX Sport 1600MHz 8GB
SSD: Samsung 850 pro 256GB
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CryingLegend
October 13, 2014 10:37:16 AM
Everythings perfect but the case. I think that you should go with the bitfenix prodigy: http://adf.ly/spw6u Its more good looking and you can see the GPU Btétter. It gives you much more airflow. If you want the cpu cooler then I would recomend the http://adf.ly/spwCn CM 212 evo. Its great for this build if you want this cheaper. I think that its great.
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Raniyasa
October 13, 2014 10:39:56 AM
CryingLegend said:
Everythings perfect but the case. I think that you should go with the bitfenix prodigy: http://adf.ly/spw6u Its more good looking and you can see the GPU Btétter. It gives you much more airflow. If you want the cpu cooler then I would recomend the http://adf.ly/spwCn CM 212 evo. Its great for this build if you want this cheaper. I think that its great. I know it has better airflow and all but it's so much bigger >.<. Do you have any other ideas of cases that would be better? Fractal Design Node 304 maybe?
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Raniyasa
October 13, 2014 10:42:10 AM
Raniyasa said:
GRUxTSAR said:
Don't buy the Hadron Hydro and the WC kit for it. It's a POS. You can get something like the Prodigy and an XSPC kit for it Are there no smaller cases that I can go for?
Coolermaster Elite 130 with a Coolermaster Seidon 120XL. Obsidian 250 can be used with an H100i or a Seidon 240m.
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CryingLegend
October 13, 2014 10:45:20 AM
Raniyasa said:
GRUxTSAR said:
Don't buy the Hadron Hydro and the WC kit for it. It's a POS. You can get something like the Prodigy and an XSPC kit for it Are there no smaller cases that I can go for?
This one is good: http://adf.ly/spwgX its kinda premium and expensive but If u want a small case, then this is it!
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Love it.
The only thing I would change out is the graphics card.
It has two issues.
1. It is a highly overclocked GTX770 that needs two 8 pin pcie power connectors that the included 500w psu can't support. A normal GTX770 would want a 575w psu:
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm
If you buy a GTX970, it will perform better, cost less, run on 500w, and be quieter to boot.
2. A fan type cooler is not good for a small case. Use a blower type cooler that gets the hot air directly out the back of the case.
Look to evga for some good ones, either for a GTX970 or even a GTX980 if your budget permits.
A GTX770
The only thing I would change out is the graphics card.
It has two issues.
1. It is a highly overclocked GTX770 that needs two 8 pin pcie power connectors that the included 500w psu can't support. A normal GTX770 would want a 575w psu:
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm
If you buy a GTX970, it will perform better, cost less, run on 500w, and be quieter to boot.
2. A fan type cooler is not good for a small case. Use a blower type cooler that gets the hot air directly out the back of the case.
Look to evga for some good ones, either for a GTX970 or even a GTX980 if your budget permits.
A GTX770
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geofelt said:
Love it.The only thing I would change out is the graphics card.
It has two issues.
1. It is a highly overclocked GTX770 that needs two 8 pin pcie power connectors that the included 500w psu can't support. A normal GTX770 would want a 575w psu:
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm
If you buy a GTX970, it will perform better, cost less, run on 500w, and be quieter to boot.
2. A fan type cooler is not good for a small case. Use a blower type cooler that gets the hot air directly out the back of the case.
Look to evga for some good ones, either for a GTX970 or even a GTX980 if your budget permits.
A GTX770
Where did you get a GTX 770 from that?
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Raniyasa
October 13, 2014 10:49:31 AM
geofelt said:
Love it.The only thing I would change out is the graphics card.
It has two issues.
1. It is a highly overclocked GTX770 that needs two 8 pin pcie power connectors that the included 500w psu can't support. A normal GTX770 would want a 575w psu:
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm
If you buy a GTX970, it will perform better, cost less, run on 500w, and be quieter to boot.
2. A fan type cooler is not good for a small case. Use a blower type cooler that gets the hot air directly out the back of the case.
Look to evga for some good ones, either for a GTX970 or even a GTX980 if your budget permits.
A GTX770
Isn't the one I chose a 970?
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Raniyasa
October 13, 2014 10:54:36 AM
Why do you want a smaller case?
Is it a space issue, or is this to be portable, like for lan parties.
The absolute smallest such case I know of is the ncase M1
http://www.ncases.com/v2/m1.php
For lan party work, you can look at the lian li pc-u200
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
It is lighter than mose, being made of aluminum.
The node 304 is 9.84" x 8.27" x 14.72"
The evga is 6.65"x13.98"x12.13"
Is it a space issue, or is this to be portable, like for lan parties.
The absolute smallest such case I know of is the ncase M1
http://www.ncases.com/v2/m1.php
For lan party work, you can look at the lian li pc-u200
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
It is lighter than mose, being made of aluminum.
The node 304 is 9.84" x 8.27" x 14.72"
The evga is 6.65"x13.98"x12.13"
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Raniyasa said:
logainofhades said:
You chose a 970, not sure where they got the 770 from.
Ah I thought so. Well would a Node 304 work as a case by the way? I like the look of it
Kinda expensive, and I don't think it would work well with the GPU's length. Your cheapest, good, option is the CM 130 elite. Next would be the corsair 250d.
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geofelt said:
OOPS!! searching for a link, I found the GTX770 version. Sorry.Still, with one 6 pin and one 8 pin, the G1. is likely to draw more power than the supplied 500w unit can deliver.
The card will not be significantly faster that a stock GTX970 superclock that uses two 6 pin leads only.
GTX 970 only needs a 500w minimum, and that is for cheap PSU's. Quality ones, the wattage necessary is less. As an example, this rig with a GTX 970 only rated for 313w. A 650w would power my system and my GPU uses nearly double the power of a GTX 970.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($248.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120XL 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M-ITX/AC Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($144.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($349.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1212.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-13 14:04 EDT-0400
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Raniyasa
October 13, 2014 11:13:03 AM
logainofhades said:
geofelt said:
OOPS!! searching for a link, I found the GTX770 version. Sorry.Still, with one 6 pin and one 8 pin, the G1. is likely to draw more power than the supplied 500w unit can deliver.
The card will not be significantly faster that a stock GTX970 superclock that uses two 6 pin leads only.
GTX 970 only needs a 500w minimum, and that is for cheap PSU's. Quality ones, the wattage necessary is less. As an example, this rig with a GTX 970 only rated for 313w. A 650w would power my system and my GPU uses nearly double the power of a GTX 970.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($248.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120XL 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M-ITX/AC Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($144.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($349.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1212.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-13 14:04 EDT-0400
The Intel Xeon is not available at any of the shops I'm looking on so will the i5-4690k work?
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Raniyasa
October 13, 2014 11:43:01 AM
logainofhades said:
If you get a k series you are better off getting a z97 board, in order to overclock. If not going to overclock, then get a locked i5 like the i5 4460. Wouldn't need the water cooling if you decide not to overclock, really, either. Well I'm going for overklocking so that's what I'm going for then.
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Raniyasa
October 13, 2014 11:57:10 AM
logainofhades said:
If you get a k series you are better off getting a z97 board, in order to overclock. If not going to overclock, then get a locked i5 like the i5 4460. Wouldn't need the water cooling if you decide not to overclock, really, either. Would you personally recommend a Prodigy btw or is the CM 130 better?
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Raniyasa
October 13, 2014 12:15:16 PM
Raniyasa
October 13, 2014 12:21:00 PM
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Raniyasa
October 13, 2014 12:26:05 PM
logainofhades said:
I would read some reviews for that one. http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/6568/bitfenix-prodigy-...
http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/4872/bitfenix_prodigy_...
http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/6106/cooler-master-eli...
Okay, thanks man.
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