Compact Desktop Build Help

Hi folks,

I've been looking to replace a laptop and was looking at gaming laptops but truth be told I think my needs are better met with (and probably cheaper) to build a small gaming desktop (already have a good screen, kb/mouse) and pickup a tablet for when I'm out and about.

The thing is I'd prefer not to have some hulking tower taking up space but I wondered what is the smallest case I can get away with that will still give me space & cooling for a decently specced gaming rig?

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-024-PT&groupid=2362&catid=2674

And add a 140mm fan to rear.

Not the smallest ITX case by any means but enough space for good cooling and components.

Thanks mate, can anyone help with spec/components at all? Ideally looking to spend around £1000 but could add more if it would make a big difference

YOUR BASKET
1 x Zotac GeForce GTX 970 AMP! Omega Core Edition 4096MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card (ZT-90106-10P) £275.99
1 x Intel Core i5-4690K 3.50GHz (Devil's Canyon) Socket LGA1150 Processor - OEM £187.99
1 x MSI Z97I AC Intel Z97 (Socket 1150) DDR3 Mini ITX Motherboard £89.99
1 x Microsoft Windows 10 32/64-Bit - USB Pen Drive - Retail (KW9-00017) £85.99
1 x Samsung 250GB 850 EVO SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gbps 32 Layer 3D V-NAND Solid State Drive (MZ-75E250B/EU) £79.99
1 x Cooler Master Nepton 240M AIO Cooling Solution £79.99
1 x EVGA Supernova G2 650W '80 Plus Gold' Modular Power Supply £74.99
1 x TeamGroup Vulcan ORANGE 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 PC3-17100C11 2133MHz Dual Channel Kit (TLAED316G2133HC11ADC01) £67.99
1 x Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ITX Mini-ITX Chassis with Window - Black £49.99
1 x Phanteks PH F140SP 140mm Fan Orange LED - Black / White £12.49
1 x BitFenix Alchemy Molex to 3pin x3 Fan adaptor 12V 20cm - Orange £4.99
Total : £1,010.40 (includes shipping : Ex.VAT).




Something like that look ok? Need more storage to begin with?

after some thought I'm relooking at a decent Small Form Factor build after deciding that I'd rather buy a tablet (SP4) and have a fairly powerful desktop than spend a fortune on a gaming laptop that won't move.

I'm planning to use this attached to my existing Dell 24" 1080p screen so 4k isn't critical, I'd probably like to go down the Sky lake route as I might as well if I'm going to build something but not too concerned about a top top end GPU as this is going to replace an ageing 660M powered laptop.

Can anyone suggest a combination of bits?