Slim Mini ITX Gaming PC

[Jonathan Tyer]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3KBc6

Is this enough for:

1. Recording and live streaming Minecraft @ Ultra + 1080p

2. Game designing and programing on a small scale for college major

 

[DarkAddo]

This should be more than enough for those. However it might lose a little bit of performance (however only marginally) as streaming utilizes every core available to it.

 

[Jonathan Tyer]

This should be more than enough for those. However it might lose a little bit of performance (however only marginally) as streaming utilizes every core available to it.

Yeah, I know. I wanted to use the 8350, but there there are no mini itx am3 boards.

 

[Diox55]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H81M-ITX Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($76.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($139.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 270 2GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($154.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $857.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-15 16:18 EDT-0400)

http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Obsidian-250D-Mini-CC-9011047-WW/dp/B00HFRTF5W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1400184791&sr=8-1&keywords=250D

This is about 200 bucks more than what you wanted but it's honestly worth it. I seriously recommend getting a 1 TB HD as well, to store your programs on. The 250 gig ssd might be overkill as well, but if you plan to put your programs on it and then your os, then it should be fine. This build is just focused to me, is just focused on upgrades. When you have more money, you can put in a better motherboard and bigger psu.

 

[Jonathan Tyer]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H81M-ITX Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($76.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($139.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 270 2GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($154.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $857.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-15 16:18 EDT-0400)

http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Obsidian-250D-Mini-CC-9011047-WW/dp/B00HFRTF5W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1400184791&sr=8-1&keywords=250D

This is about 200 bucks more than what you wanted but it's honestly worth it. I seriously recommend getting a 1 TB HD as well, to store your programs on. The 250 gig ssd might be overkill as well, but if you plan to put your programs on it and then your os, then it should be fine. This build is just focused to me, is just focused on upgrades. When you have more money, you can put in a better motherboard and bigger psu.

I didnt choose the 4670k because i knew i am not going to oc because of how small the case is, and thats the same reason that i choose a 240gb ssd. Also, the psu has to be sfx to fit in the case.

 

[Diox55]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H81M-ITX Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($76.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($139.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 270 2GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($154.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $857.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-15 16:18 EDT-0400)

http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Obsidian-250D-Mini-CC-9011047-WW/dp/B00HFRTF5W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1400184791&sr=8-1&keywords=250D

This is about 200 bucks more than what you wanted but it's honestly worth it. I seriously recommend getting a 1 TB HD as well, to store your programs on. The 250 gig ssd might be overkill as well, but if you plan to put your programs on it and then your os, then it should be fine. This build is just focused to me, is just focused on upgrades. When you have more money, you can put in a better motherboard and bigger psu.

I didnt choose the 4670k because i knew i am not going to oc because of how small the case is, and thats the same reason that i choose a 240gb ssd. Also, the psu has to be sfx to fit in the case.

Well the case I linked is a fantastic case. That's why I recommend it to everyone. I put on the 4670k just in case you want to overclock or whatever. Also, it will fit the ssd and hd I linked, and the psu.

 

[Jonathan Tyer]

I agree that it is a great case, but the one i choose can fit in a backpack

 

[Diox55]

I agree that it is a great case, but the one i choose can fit in a backpack

Seriously? Why do you want to put it in a backpack, just no.. Please don't..

 

[DarkAddo]

Ummm...It's a Mini-ITX Slim so it's meant to be as small as possible..? As long as you don't operate it within a backpack then you're fine. Also the OP said nothing about portability and since he's in college he won't be needing his PC anywhere else unless he wants a LAN/Steam box.

 

[Diox55]

Ummm...It's a Mini-ITX Slim so it's meant to be as small as possible..? As long as you don't operate it within a backpack then you're fine. Also the OP said nothing about portability and since he's in college he won't be needing his PC anywhere else unless he wants a LAN/Steam box.

I understand he want's it to be small, but honestly. The 250D is a pimp case for the price, and will be smaller and offer more compatibility than the case the other linked case.

 

[CTurbo]

The RAM and OS are not included in the price. What is your budget? I see a few small things I would change to make it better.

 

[CTurbo]

For $22 more, this is a lot better. More cpu power, better chipset, more reliable ssd, and a psu better suited for your needs. I wouldn't put a 350w with a R9 270.


PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3KT92
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3KT92/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3KT92/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($196.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85N Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($75.24 @ Amazon)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 270 2GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($188.98 @ Amazon)
Case: Silverstone RVZ01B Mini ITX Desktop Case ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Silverstone 450W 80+ Bronze Certified SFX Power Supply ($70.16 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)
Total: $736.34
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-15 23:24 EDT-0400)

 

[Jonathan Tyer]

Ummm...It's a Mini-ITX Slim so it's meant to be as small as possible..? As long as you don't operate it within a backpack then you're fine. Also the OP said nothing about portability and since he's in college he won't be needing his PC anywhere else unless he wants a LAN/Steam box.

Yes, I want it to fit in a backpack so it would be really easy to carry it to LAN parties.

 

[Diox55]

Ummm...It's a Mini-ITX Slim so it's meant to be as small as possible..? As long as you don't operate it within a backpack then you're fine. Also the OP said nothing about portability and since he's in college he won't be needing his PC anywhere else unless he wants a LAN/Steam box.

Yes, I want it to fit in a backpack so it would be really easy to carry it to LAN parties.

I know the 250D won't fit in a backpack, but I'd advise you to carry it, not in a backpack. For the money, I'd tell you to get it. You can fit any gpu you want, a SSD and video card, and an h100i and alot more.