Mini-ITX Gaming Build (Low Budget ~ $600)

neurox · Jul 26, 2015

I am trying to make a build that is easy to move around if needed, but can still play games decently. I also have a stuffy room, so I need some decent airflow in the case. Here is what I am thinking of so far:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/H3zGFT

Let me know what you think.

azca · Jul 26, 2015

you can get AMD R9 270 or AMD R9 270x or AMD R7 370 in the same price range as 750ti, except AMD cards will be 80% faster.

jmsellars1 · Jul 26, 2015

That looks good to me, the GTX 750Ti is a decent choice. You won't necessarily be playing games at ultra high settings but they use very little power and run very cool.

Silverbear · Jul 26, 2015

Great little build, the 750ti is a surprisingly potent card. The only thing I would change is get that CX power supply out of there and replace it an Antec Earthwatts:

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-ea450green

neurox · Jul 27, 2015

I chose the CX because of the semi-modularity. One thing that bothered me so much last time (when I built my first PC 5 years ago) was the stray power cords throughout the case.

Silverbear · Jul 27, 2015

neurox :

The CX series from Corsair are made with cheaper components and have poor ripple suppression. They are also not meant to be in gaming rigs as they are not rated for high temperatures.

Here's a very high quality power supply with full modularity, a little more expensive but you should never cheap out on the power supply:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($63.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $63.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-27 15:42 EDT-0400

Please check my sig and take a look at the PSU tier list.

neurox · Jul 27, 2015

Thanks for bringing the CX problem to my attention. Is there any lower wattage modular PSU that is good then? I dont think I need 520W.

jmsellars1 · Jul 27, 2015

Here's a cheaper one:

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220gs0550v1

Still overkill wattage but there don't seem to be many cheap, low wattage and modular PSU's.

Silverbear · Jul 27, 2015

neurox :

There are, but choices do become limited with modularity requirements like the extremely high quality but expensive Seasonic X Series:

400 Watt - $110
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-ss400fl2

The good but not amazing Enermax Revolution X't:

430 Watt - $60
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/enermax-power-supply-erx430awt

Or the Corsair RM series that does not suffer in quality as much as the CX series but is also more expensive:

430 Watt - $90
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-rm450

Considering your price range, your best bet would probably be the Enermax. It's not the best, but it's much more stable than a CX PSU.

neurox · Jul 28, 2015

Can anyone back up the enermax at being a "decent" PSU?

jmsellars1 · Jul 28, 2015

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Enermax/ERX430AWT/11.html

There's a review, basically backs up the idea that it is decent for the price.

logainofhades · Jul 28, 2015

That enermax is a Tier 3 unit. I do not recommend it. http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html
The 750ti isn't bad, but the 370 is a good deal faster, and similar in price.

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