mini itx build for Auto CAD and high to ultra 1080p gaming

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Hamishh

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hi I am currently looking for a new computer that i will be using for Auto CAD and 1080p gaming at high to ultra. My budget is round about 550 pounds excluding case as i bought a itx case (hense why it is itx) i've created 2 build ideas already but i need some opinion on what to change as i do not have a good knowledge on computing hardware.thanks :)

here are the two builds

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/sbxfNG

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/3PNpf7
 
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logainofhades
Same question, regarding the PSU/Case/OS. Just going by the hardware posted, I would meet in the middle, and go with this. You get i7 4770 performance, and a bit better GPU.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor (£206.54 @ CCL Computers)
Motherboard: MSI H81I Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard (£50.34 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory (£34.02 @ More Computers)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£38.97 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 960 4GB Video Card (£169.98 @ Aria PC)
Case:...
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Barty1884

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Which case did you buy? Some mITX cases can limit GPU or PSU sizes, but without knowing the case it's difficult.
**EDIT** Nevermind, I see the case.

Neither build includes a PSU, do you have one you plan to use?

The 550 budget, is that including the case? How about the PSU? What about an OS?
 
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giantbucket

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i'd lean towards the i7 build, since it's easier to overclock a GPU and easier to upgrade one in 2-3 years. even though AutoCAD is mostly single-threaded, and you'd think that having extra cores and HT is pointless, that i7 has better single-core performance anyways, so..... win win!

i7
 
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logainofhades

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Same question, regarding the PSU/Case/OS. Just going by the hardware posted, I would meet in the middle, and go with this. You get i7 4770 performance, and a bit better GPU.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor (£206.54 @ CCL Computers)
Motherboard: MSI H81I Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard (£50.34 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory (£34.02 @ More Computers)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£38.97 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 960 4GB Video Card (£169.98 @ Aria PC)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo EVOLV ITX Mini ITX Tower Case (£51.76 @ CCL Computers)
Total: £551.61
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-12 21:05 GMT+0000
 
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