Looking for some build help (Lian Li Yacht)

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I'm not too bad with this computer stuff. However I've never put together my own PC, I'm pretty confident with all the parts I could hook it all up, but it's the buying the right parts which confuses me.

I'm looking at 2 builds, both in the Lian Li Yacht cases (https://www.overclockers.co.uk/lian-li-pc-y6a-odyssey-yacht-mini-itx-case-silver-ca-74i-ll.html)

One for a gaming rig... I'm not 100% sure this is feasible in one of these cases due to airflow and size constraints although I've read it can take a full size graphics card. I'd want this to be pretty, and have something along the lines of the Geforce 1070 I think it is, price range would be maximum of about £1500 (not including the case). I'd consider doing some video/photo editing if I have the time too.

The other is for a simple HTPC which would connect to a NAS, obviously I'd do some light browsing, youtube, and that would be about it I'd think. I'd guess this one could be done for much cheaper so wont put a price on it.

Any recommendations for parts/full builds would be appreciated.

Also, I'm not sure what I've wrote is even correct, if not, forgive me, I'm not the brightest bulb in the house.

Not sure this is even the right forum for this, if not can a mod please move it.
 
Biggest issue for that case is the lack of space for a decent CPU cooler, so I'm really not sure if it's worth going for an overclockable 'K' model CPU and a decent board or whether you'd be better off saving the cash and going for cheaper MoBo & CPU.

Obviously adjust the SSD / HDD sizes to what you'll be needing, but that isn't a bad start for the gaming rig :)

My basket at Overclockers UK:

Total: £1,257.32
(includes shipping: £0.00)
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EDIT: That PSU may not fit, so might need to swap it for this

My basket at Overclockers UK:

Total: £94.85
(includes shipping: £9.90)
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If there was a means to pass through a water block and the two hoses (and if the latter were long enough), then you could employ the radiator below the yacht, as the "stand" for it. It could be painted to match the yacht, or alternatively a shroud could be made to surround the radiator (that way warranty is not voided on a pricey AIO liquid cooler). You'd need a hole in your desk big enough to allow the rad fan to pull air through. Bit involved and you may need help, but can't really see a means to stick an overclocked CPU in otherwise, with CPU cooler clearance at only 60mm, and its performance will be greatly diminished by the lack of air intake and case space as well. Put together a pic to show the possibility for an AIO liquid cooler:

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For GPU I'd definitely go for a blower-style card like OJ46 has recommended.

This is one of those unique cases where it's probably best to buy the case first, to have it at hand, and view the outside and inside over days, take measurements and so on, and then use that first-hand knowledge to determine the parts. For example perhaps you see there won't be much room for PSU cables so that would determine your PSU choice (model with shortest cables), or that only SSDs would be better than HDDs, etc. Plus figure out the length hoses would need to be to reach the socket if you think liquid is worth a go.
 
Thanks guys, I'll probably start with the HTPC build, and then consider my options for the gaming rig, would the one you posted be capable of playing pretty much all games out there OJ46? And any idea how long you thing it would last for?

Yeah, the cooling side could be a bit off putting, and I would be better going a regular case, but at the same time these yacht's look neat :lol: Could always get a 2nd gaming rig for more high intensity games I guess.

I'll have a look Danny75 at what I can do with it when I get one of the cases, hopefully I'll be able to rig something up like you suggested.
 
You don't spend 380 quid on a case just to stick an i3 in it, If it was me I'd be getting the fastest out of the box i7, When I did my regular case build if you wanted the fastest stock clock i7 it made sense to buy the 4790k because it had a significant clock increase over all the other Haswell cpu's. I'm not sure what the Skylakes are like buy if the K has faster stock clocks than the others I'd go K even if I had no plans to overclock it,

I just had a quick look and a 6700 has a base clock of 3.4 while the 6700k has a base clock of 4.0. It still makes sense to go with the K even if you don't overclock, Infact it makes more sense to go with it as a non overclocker so you get the best possible performance.
I wouldn't go all out on a case like that then cheap out on the components inside, you'll regret it one day.
 
nashathedog said:
You don't spend 380 quid on a case just to stick an i3 in it, If it was me I'd be getting the fastest out of the box i7, When I did my regular case build if you wanted the fastest stock clock i7 it made sense to buy the 4790k because it had a significant clock increase over all the other Haswell cpu's. I'm not sure what the Skylakes are like buy if the K has faster stock clocks than the others I'd go K even if I had no plans to overclock it,

I just had a quick look and a 6700 has a base clock of 3.4 while the 6700k has a base clock of 4.0. It still makes sense to go with the K even if you don't overclock, Infact it makes more sense to go with it as a non overclocker so you get the best possible performance.
I wouldn't go all out on a case like that then cheap out on the components inside, you'll regret it one day.
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Worth warning given the others have already highlighted the possible thermal constraints that base clock speed doesn't matter at all if you can't keep it cool - it'll throttle below that. I'd focus on what cooling can be fitted first before choosing an appropriate CPU.
 
Yeah with a 1080 in it every game should be playable at max settings without any issues, and should last you a good few years before needing an upgrade. I'd definitely go for a GPU with a blower style fan as selected though as that case design would struggle to expel the heat with the aftermarket style cooling systems.
 
Oh hell yes someone is building the boat!

Pretty sure its not constrained as much as you think thermally... Open case, the ones I saw at computex etc had some impressive amounts of watercooling in them. I'd be putting more high kit in if it was me so probably one of the cheaper reference 1080s. The 6700k can actually run very cool with minimal effort so not a problem there.
 
Smffy said:
Oh hell yes someone is building the boat!

Pretty sure its not constrained as much as you think thermally... Open case, the ones I saw at computex etc had some impressive amounts of watercooling in them. I'd be putting more high kit in if it was me so probably one of the cheaper reference 1080s. The 6700k can actually run very cool with minimal effort so not a problem there.
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The yacht isn't open case but you're right thermals running a 6700k at stock wouldn't be a problem a decent low profile heatsink will do a good job.

With a 60mm limit you're severely limited in choicw whatever cpu you choose,

These fit

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/raijintek-zelos-low-profile-cpu-cooler-hs-010-rt.html
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/alpenfoehn-silvretta-cpu-cooler-92mm-hs-044-al.html

This is an odd one :)
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/zalman-reserator-3-max-liquid-cpu-cooler-hs-069-za.html
I'm not sure how it would do but it could be used with some out of the box thinking.
 
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