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Hey everyone,
I'm looking to build a pc that has the dimensions, 14 in tall, 14 in long, and 5-5.5 in wide. I would like for it to be a powerful computer and have a parts list created but would like to see if anyone has any other ideas for something I could do. Right now, I'm stuck on the fact that the cpu cooler is too tall for any case that size. Any advice is appreciated thank you in advance!
 
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Chugalug_
That's.....
Really dumb. :(
A k CPU in an ITX system first off?
It won't cool well at all, it runs too hot.
The GPU also isn't needed to that extent, not at all with an intel system actually, please pay attention to the user.
@OP, grab this, A 7700 ITX system was on the cards, but I decided to go Ryzen and spend a tiny bit more, just because it has twice the longevity and stronger graphical performance with a low r which is really just a bonus.
It's gone into a Node 202, which is one of the smallest cases on the market.
I've also included a 500GB 960 Evo SSD, which is again; one of the fastest around, and perfect for office rigs.
Get the free AM4 Bracket direct from Noctua...
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inches, right?

those dimensions, the 14x 14 is ok, surely exist something, the 5.5, that would be a problem, only nuc type of pcs exist, those units are limited to low power cpus and small more or less noisy fans

other options like htpc style pcs in mini itx atx size also could fit that size, perhaps some micro atx models

do you need a gpu? what budget do you have?
 
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Just to give you an idea (a start up parts list) of what can be done with your requirements.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($308.87 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - C7 40.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($29.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI - Z270M MORTAR Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($98.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($126.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Crucial - MX300 275GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($97.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Low Profile Video Card ($179.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Antec - VSK2000-U3 HTPC Case ($46.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - 350W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular TFX Power Supply ($60.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $998.45
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-07-18 20:23 EDT-0400

The Antec VSK2000-U3 case is not exactly 14" x 14" x 5-5.5" as per your preferred measurements, but close, at: 14" x 13.3" x 4”. That's the closest case size I can find. The case does support ITX and up to mATX-sized mobos.

The GTX 1050 Ti is the most powerful low-profile GPU I can fit inside the case, alongside the recommended wattage of the only available good-quality Seasonic TFX power supply I can find at 350W. The PSU is modular so you'll only plug the cables you need (eliminating clutter in the already cramped space inside).
 
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That's.....
Really dumb. :(
A k CPU in an ITX system first off?
It won't cool well at all, it runs too hot.
The GPU also isn't needed to that extent, not at all with an intel system actually, please pay attention to the user.
@OP, grab this, A 7700 ITX system was on the cards, but I decided to go Ryzen and spend a tiny bit more, just because it has twice the longevity and stronger graphical performance with a low r which is really just a bonus.
It's gone into a Node 202, which is one of the smallest cases on the market.
I've also included a 500GB 960 Evo SSD, which is again; one of the fastest around, and perfect for office rigs.
Get the free AM4 Bracket direct from Noctua.
http://noctua.at/en/noctua-offers-upgrade-kits-for-amd-s-ryzen-platform-free-of-charge


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($269.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Noctua - NH-L9i 33.8 CFM CPU Cooler ($39.15 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350 Gaming-ITX/ac Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard ($108.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($126.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung - 960 EVO 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($234.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GT 1030 2GB Silent Low Profile Video Card ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design - Node 202 HTPC Case ($64.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - 350W 80+ Certified SFX Power Supply ($39.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $953.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-07-18 20:59 EDT-0400
 
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MERGED QUESTION
Question from gr8tst : "Building a small box pc for work only"









 
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Intel option, half the threads of the Ryzen system, not as futureproof.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($289.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - C7 40.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($29.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI - B250I GAMING PRO AC Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($126.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung - 960 EVO 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($234.00 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design - Node 202 HTPC Case ($64.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - 350W 80+ Certified SFX Power Supply ($39.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $875.73
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-07-18 21:00 EDT-0400
 
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Is it better to run an AMD cpu instead of intel?
 
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I'm calling you out on that, any evidence to support it?

Consider the thought experiment.
1 case 10cubic feet in size, 2 fans one pushing at 100 cubic feet per minute, and one pulling at 100 cubic feet per minute, in this case the case will get a complete refresh of cool external air every 6 seconds, and the air will be moving quickly, presenting that cool air to the HSF at speed.
Now consider a much larger case
Lets say 1000 cubic feet, with the same fans, it gets it's air refreshed very 10 minutes, very slow moving air inside the case, leading to pockets, the HSF has poor air to work with.

Which is better? Now tell me why an ITX system is inherently bad, (yes some will be, but so will some ATX systems).
 
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Never said ITX systems were bad at all, in fact I recommended two very small ITX systems. :)
I said a k CPU isn't a good choice IN an ITX system.
I'm talking about that in the sense that it isn't a good use of money to buy a k CPU if overclocking with it in a small form factor case like the Node 202 or HTPC cases straight up isn't going to happen, therefore making it pointless to buy that and a Z series board over an i7 7700 and a B250 board.
It'd thermal throttle hard if you tried to overclock that thing in a HTPC case, that's all.
Overclocking and extreme SFF aren't typically synonymous. :p
 
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itx and 7700k can be put together but you need the right itx case for the job and some form of airflow coming from a fan well put or a panel with ventilation near the cooler you choose

or a watercooling solution that fits in the case you choose

it can be done, but often is complicated and expensive
 
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^^^^
This.
Needs to be an ITX case like the Node 304 where you can fit something like a H7 or a small aio, it needs good airflow.
Even then OCing can be tricky and fiddly to get performance increase while keeping temps down sometimes.
Generally just not worth it.
 
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