Small PC build ready for travel

Alerie

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Hi!

I have made, after much research, this build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: *Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($328.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L9i 33.8 CFM CPU Cooler ($37.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: *Asus Z170I PRO GAMING Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($154.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: *Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($107.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: *Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($93.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: *Seagate Momentus 1TB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.90 @ Amazon)
Video Card: *MSI Radeon RX 480 8GB GAMING X Video Card ($249.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Node 202 HTPC Case ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Silverstone 500W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply ($89.99 @ B&H)
Case Fan: *Corsair Air Series AF120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 39.9 CFM 120mm Fans ($25.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1221.49
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
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I want this build for gaming (1080@75fps) and using Unity / Unreal game engines. And most important, to fit in my suitcase for travels.

The CPU cooler is a place holder, since my local parts shops has all the parts except that one, and they dont have ANY compatible CPU cooler with the Node 202.

The GPU is open fan and not blower because after much research, i got to the conclusion that with the 2 case fans below it will be enough, and I really prefer a fan one.


I need some opinions about the build from someone that actualy knows about building a PC, I researched all i could and made this one.
 
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I guess small is the key-word here. That case won't let you use faster and cheaper 3.5" HDDs.

Personally, I'd think about swapping in these two parts for the ones you got.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: CRYORIG C7 40.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($29.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($84.97 @ Jet)

The RAM is faster and cheaper, and the Cryorig C7 is a low-profile cooler that has excellent reviews.

Other than my stated part opinions above (and with or without them), considering the size of the desired build, Your list is good.
I guess small is the key-word here. That case won't let you use faster and cheaper 3.5" HDDs.

Personally, I'd think about swapping in these two parts for the ones you got.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: CRYORIG C7 40.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($29.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($84.97 @ Jet)

The RAM is faster and cheaper, and the Cryorig C7 is a low-profile cooler that has excellent reviews.

Other than my stated part opinions above (and with or without them), considering the size of the desired build, Your list is good.
 
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Alerie

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Thanks for the answer!

About the memory, thanks for finding a faster one, I will ask the store if they can get it. The CPU cooler I like it much more, but all depends on the store being able to get one for me.

Thanks for the feedback and now im more sure about the build!