Power in small format, gaming challenge

InternetofBananas · Apr 16, 2017

Dear all,
It is time to upgrade my pc but since my lifestyle makes me move a lot lately I was looking to build something that could be smaller than a mid Tower, as such I was looking at a Micro ATX or Mini Atx format and ask the hive mind for help!

0) No need to be cheap for the case, I need one for the long term with a compact design that can be used for gaming!
1) I am upgrading the CPU so that is something we can change together with the motherboard, any suggestions?
2) Can we fit a tri-x 290 GPU in this small case, or if I would like to upgrade which GPU would you suggest? can we fit a 1070?
3) I do not want heating problems, best cooling solution? Water/Air?

Hopefully you can help this noob, in the meanwhile I wish you happy easter!

Vic 40 · Apr 17, 2017

What parts in your current pc that can be reused? Things like hdd/ssd/psu etc. Maybe you'd like to sell it as a system to have funds .... that's fine too.

King Dranzer · Apr 17, 2017

What is your budget for the build.

InternetofBananas · Apr 17, 2017

Vic 40 :

I guess everything, whatever is left I will use to build a pc for my dad. Anyway I can reuse GPU, RAM, HDD, SSD, power supply(?), it fits in a mid tower, and basically anything apart from mobo/CPU.
The cooler I am almost sure is too big so that needs to go too.

budget depends, but if I could keep the total price of new part under 600$ and no more than 800$ would be nice. If I can keep the GPU ( tri-X R290) I think something reasonable would be: 100$ Case, 200$-250$ for CPU, maybe just get an i7 and some money for the cooler.

James Mason · Apr 17, 2017

That card can be a bit tricky to fit in mini-itx, but not impossible:
Card Dimensions (L x H)
12.01" x 4.45"

James Mason · Apr 17, 2017

Something like this:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($294.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L9i 33.8 CFM CPU Cooler ($38.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI B250I GAMING PRO AC Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290X 4GB Tri-X Video Card
Case: BitFenix Prodigy (Black) Mini ITX Tower Case ($76.94 @ Jet)
Total: $505.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-17 14:18 EDT-0400

THe prodigy comes in a wide array of colors as well:
https://www.bitfenix.com/global/en/products/chassis/prodigy/

And here's a completed build with that GPU in it: https://pcpartpicker.com/b/FCXH99

The GPU is a bit long, and you may be better served considering getting an upgrade as well.

Vic 40 · Apr 17, 2017

You assume he has ddr4 ram when ,since an older build,think that he will have ddr3 ram.

James Mason · Apr 17, 2017

Vic 40 :

Actually I just forgot to include it.
Mainly was trying to find a case that would fit the new build.
He didn't mention how much RAM he had either, but a 16gb kit should only cost about $80-100, which is still the low end of his budget.

InternetofBananas · Apr 18, 2017

James Mason :

Thanks a lot, is the new motherboard not compatible with ddr3 Ram? In any case that is not a big problem since I can just put the old memory into my father's future PC

James Mason · Apr 18, 2017

InternetofBananas :

James Mason :

Thanks a lot, is the new motherboard not compatible with ddr3 Ram? In any case that is not a big problem since I can just put the old memory into my father's future PC

yes modern motherboards use DDR4 ram, which is not interchangeable with DDR3.

Vic 40 · Apr 19, 2017

If you still want to reuse the old ram,

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG M9i 48.4 CFM CPU Cooler ($19.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus H97I-PLUS Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($97.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Node 304 Mini ITX Tower Case ($84.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $442.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-19 14:28 EDT-0400

don't know how much you have size wise.

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