New Year Build......

snips86x

snips86x

snips86x

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In the new year, I'm planning on building a mini-itx system which can be easily transported to LAN games.

I'm reusing my 2 SSD's, GTX660 and my H60 with push/pull for this build and I'm looking at getting the following to complete it:

YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - Retail £179.99
1 x Corsair Dominator PLATINUM 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 PC3-15000C9 1866MHz Dual Channel Kit with DHX Pro Connector (CMD16GX3M2A1866C9) £179.99
1 x Asus P8Z77-I Deluxe (Socket 1155/Intel Z77.DDR3/S-ATA 600/Mini ITX) £159.98
1 x BitFenix Prodigy mini ITX Cube Case & Quad Spectre Pro Fans Bundle - Black £103
1 x Lamptron FC2 5.25" Bay Fan Controller - Black £24.98
Total : £659.94 (includes shipping : £10.00).



I've currently got a 1000w Modular PSU which is over the top and I'm looking to replace, but not sure which of the following to go for:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-038-CS
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-027-SS&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=2383

What would you recommend and would the PSU power all this with out any issues??

Where is potential to mod the side panel to include an acrylic window, but not 100% sure about this as it is a small case.

Suggestions?
 
altrewin said:
Looks good, but RAM is a bit OTT
YOUR BASKET
1 x Seasonic X-Series 650w '80 Plus Gold' Modular Power Supply £114.98
1 x GeIL Black Dragon 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C11 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (GD316GB1600C11DC) **OcUK Exclusive** £69.95
Total : £196.33 (includes shipping : £9.50).

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I went for that RAM as I'm a heavy CS4 & Lightrooms V3 user, saves me having to upgrade later down the line.

altrewin said:
Asus board has Wi-Fi too, and the Gigabyte board has no vcore adjustment iirc
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I'm colour coding, which was one of the reasons I went for the ASUS :D

As well as the fact it can take fast RAM.
 
 
 
snips86x said:
I may even go this way:

YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - Retail £179.99
1 x Asus P8Z77-I Deluxe (Socket 1155/Intel Z77.DDR3/S-ATA 600/Mini ITX) £159.98
1 x BitFenix Prodigy mini ITX Cube Case & Quad Spectre Pro Fans Bundle - Black £103
1 x BitFenix Recon Internet-Connected Fan Controller (Black) £29.99
Total : £484.96 (includes shipping : £10.00).



Use the RAM & PSU I have now, and upgrade at a later date!
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Makes more sense. :D
 
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