- Dec 7, 2017
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Hi all,
First off, I'm not sure which section of forum should this goes into, so if it is at a wrong section please move it admin. Thanks!
More detailed on what i'm looking for recommendation. I'm looking to build a desktop that offers some portability for the convenience of LAN gaming etc. After searching around I found out that both MicroAtx and Mini-Itx seems to be possible options and I cannot really decide what should I build.
Here is the current thought on what I want to build with budget around [strike]$1200[/strike] Around $900, just notice parts in my country are more expensive by about 30% :/
-something light and as portable as my other requirements allowed.
-an all round PC for doing some software development and some gaming (i'm not hardcore)
-can last for years (5 atleast definitely and still consider an ok PC spec)
Ability to expand within below requirements:
-will only ever use 1 GPU
-Probably 2-3 hard drive (2 is acceptable)
-will add memory when I need memory for future proof (gonna buy 8gbx1 atm)
-Using only air cooling, no plan to use liquid ones so probably have space for air flow
-parts should not be expensive to replaces. (maybe MITX parts are so much more expensive)
-might add some other components that may come out on future (1-2 other cards that allows me to extend maybe USB ports etc? who knows what will come in the future)
-always aim for above average performance so it is mostly gonna build with more on value to money concept in mind.
Current Specs in mind:
Processor : I5-8400 (enough power for me for coming few years definitely)[strike][/strike]
CPU Cooler: Do i even need one for stock card?
GPU: GTX 1050 Ti (I only need it to be able to play in medium/ok settings for some AAA games later years)
MOBO: Z370 series (what is ok for me?) / B370 (heard it is coming but not sure if it is worth to wait)
Storage: 250gb SSD (can't decide m.2 or normal versions fast and not too expensive is good) + 1tb HDD / 500gb SSD (i've got external HDD so no problem with 500gb for me). Some of these drive are so small like a RAM which makes me think MITX is so possible.
RAM: 8gbx1 stick and depends on MOBO for its frequency
Casing: Micro as I'm not proficient at building at desktop to face heat and space issue for parts.
Can't think of anything to add for now. Thanks first for your advice.
Will these specs on mitx cause heating problem when playing games on high load?
After some consideration, I think i will go with Micro-Atx. Do not want to risk overheating issue as i'm not quite good at building a pc.
First off, I'm not sure which section of forum should this goes into, so if it is at a wrong section please move it admin. Thanks!
More detailed on what i'm looking for recommendation. I'm looking to build a desktop that offers some portability for the convenience of LAN gaming etc. After searching around I found out that both MicroAtx and Mini-Itx seems to be possible options and I cannot really decide what should I build.
Here is the current thought on what I want to build with budget around [strike]$1200[/strike] Around $900, just notice parts in my country are more expensive by about 30% :/
-something light and as portable as my other requirements allowed.
-an all round PC for doing some software development and some gaming (i'm not hardcore)
-can last for years (5 atleast definitely and still consider an ok PC spec)
Ability to expand within below requirements:
-will only ever use 1 GPU
-Probably 2-3 hard drive (2 is acceptable)
-will add memory when I need memory for future proof (gonna buy 8gbx1 atm)
-Using only air cooling, no plan to use liquid ones so probably have space for air flow
-parts should not be expensive to replaces. (maybe MITX parts are so much more expensive)
-might add some other components that may come out on future (1-2 other cards that allows me to extend maybe USB ports etc? who knows what will come in the future)
-always aim for above average performance so it is mostly gonna build with more on value to money concept in mind.
Current Specs in mind:
Processor : I5-8400 (enough power for me for coming few years definitely)[strike][/strike]
CPU Cooler: Do i even need one for stock card?
GPU: GTX 1050 Ti (I only need it to be able to play in medium/ok settings for some AAA games later years)
MOBO: Z370 series (what is ok for me?) / B370 (heard it is coming but not sure if it is worth to wait)
Storage: 250gb SSD (can't decide m.2 or normal versions fast and not too expensive is good) + 1tb HDD / 500gb SSD (i've got external HDD so no problem with 500gb for me). Some of these drive are so small like a RAM which makes me think MITX is so possible.
RAM: 8gbx1 stick and depends on MOBO for its frequency
Casing: Micro as I'm not proficient at building at desktop to face heat and space issue for parts.
Can't think of anything to add for now. Thanks first for your advice.
Will these specs on mitx cause heating problem when playing games on high load?
After some consideration, I think i will go with Micro-Atx. Do not want to risk overheating issue as i'm not quite good at building a pc.
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