Look over my Mini ITX build

[tachiboiz]

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H87N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($110.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Kingston 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($83.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($195.66 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case ($55.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($66.30 @ Newegg)
Total: $766.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-18 18:48 EST-0500)

This computer will be mainly used to play games for the next 2-3 years and maybe updated into my main desktop, but for now I do my work on my laptop. I don't play games on ultra, I have settled for med-high settings. The PSU will probably be reused 3-4 years down the line. I think the GTX 660 is the fairest priced right now and the I want the i5 just to have a quad core. I have external HDDs so space is not a problem. I use Newegg and Amazon for free shipping and tax-exemption. This build will be carried sometimes from home to college so I wanted a very small form (I calculated 17lbs) so the CM Elite 130 is pretty neat. Please review my build for incompatibilities (sizing, power, etc) and any awkwardness/problems you may think of. Thanks a lot! I want this to be perfect!

 

[Scoutdrago3]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H87N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($110.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Kingston 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($83.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($195.66 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case ($55.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($66.30 @ Newegg)
Total: $766.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-18 18:48 EST-0500)

This computer will be mainly used to play games for the next 2-3 years and maybe updated into my main desktop, but for now I do my work on my laptop. I don't play games on ultra, I have settled for med-high settings. The PSU will probably be reused 3-4 years down the line. I think the GTX 660 is the fairest priced right now and the I want the i5 just to have a quad core. I have external HDDs so space is not a problem. I use Newegg and Amazon for free shipping and tax-exemption. This build will be carried sometimes from home to college so I wanted a very small form (I calculated 17lbs) so the CM Elite 130 is pretty neat. Please review my build for incompatibilities (sizing, power, etc) and any awkwardness/problems you may think of. Thanks a lot! I want this to be perfect!

The 660 will last you maybe 2 years and no more. You will need to upgrade after that.

 

[tiny voices]

For the price of the 660 try to find an hd7870 or an r9 290x for a few dollars more. In a year, the gtx660 will be a medium settings card at best, and currently is really only a mix of medium/high in modern games at 1080p.

 

[Scoutdrago3]

For the price of the 660 try to find an hd7870 or an r9 290x for a few dollars more. In a year, the gtx660 will be a medium settings card at best, and currently is really only a mix of medium/high in modern games at 1080p.

The 290x is $900 due to LiteCoin miners. The 270x is much better at $228

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=8591103&SRCCODE=LINKSHARE&cm_mmc_o=-ddCjC1bELltzywCjC-d2CjCdwwp&utm_source=Linkshare&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=8BacdVP0GFs&AffiliateID=8BacdVP0GFs-.4Yk91DoPnE8JRTtXos2gw

 

[tiny voices]

Ahh crap. That was a typo. Obviously I meant the 270x. Good catch.

 

[tachiboiz]

I don't want to play 30-40$ more. Thanks for the suggestion. Changed RAM to http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f31600c11s8gnt as well.

Also should I dual channel? Would it be easy to set up?

 

[tiny voices]

There is no setup. You just get 2 sticks and it automatically runs in dual channel and performs bout 1-4% better. Just get a 2x4gb kit.

 

[tachiboiz]

Updated: Is that wattage still okay?
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H87N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($122.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($83.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7870 2GB Video Card ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case ($55.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($66.30 @ Newegg)
Total: $789.21
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-18 22:51 EST-0500)

 

[Scoutdrago3]

Updated: Is that wattage still okay?
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H87N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($122.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($83.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7870 2GB Video Card ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case ($55.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($66.30 @ Newegg)
Total: $789.21
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-18 22:51 EST-0500)

Yeah its fine. Boosting to 600 might be better.

 

[tiny voices]

There is no need for 600w. 500w is plenty more than enough for that build.

 

[Scoutdrago3]

There is no need for 600w. 500w is plenty more than enough for that build.

550W-600W would be better if he wanted to overclock.

 

[tiny voices]

Well, he won't be overclocking the i5. And even a HIGHLY overclocked 7870 will pull MAX 120w TOPS. His computer will barely use 300w under FULL load.

500w is more than enough. People run 7870s on 450w without issues.

 

[Scoutdrago3]

Well, he won't be overclocking the i5. And even a HIGHLY overclocked 7870 will pull MAX 120w TOPS. His computer will barely use 300w under FULL load.

500w is more than enough. People run 7870s on 450w without issues.

Well I guess you put up a good reason. Well either way, here is a 500 watt PSU you might like:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139053&clickid=wjTS6QVehU0f0GD0DqSY-zWDUkTULnUNy2r7UU0&iradid=97618&ircid=2106&irpid=79301&nm_mc=AFC-IR&cm_mmc=AFC-IR-_-na-_-na-_-na

 

[tachiboiz]

Final build: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/wngsam/saved/3NnX

 

[tiny voices]

Looks great to me!

 

[Scoutdrago3]

Final build: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/wngsam/saved/3NnX

Really nice, good bang for buck also.