so im considering getting a mini ITX system.
reasons;
1, the case will fit a lot more neatly into my computer space. going for the evolv itx.
2, my current system is getting old.
3, the urge is killing me.
4, feel i need something i can OC more freely.
atm i have;
inWin Fanqua BLACK GAMING CASE.
Processor - Intel® Core™i7-2600 Quad Core (3.40GHz, 8MB Cache) + HD Graphics. gave this the best OC i can.
Motherboard - ASUS® P8Z68-V LX.
Memory - 8GB KINGSTON.
Graphics Card - EVGA SC GTX 970.
Hard Disk - 1TB SEAGATE Barracuda.
Samsung Evo 840 SSD 250GB
Power Supply - CORSAIR 650W ENTHUSIAST SERIES™ TX650 V2-80 PLUS® BRONZE.
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit.
i am wanting to get something better than this. main use is gaming really. i will be using the gpu from my current build for this new one.
i am unsure as to my budget atm, trying to keep it close to £800 absolute max would be £1k.
this is what i have come up with so far;
YOUR BASKET
1 x MSI Z97I Gaming ACK - Devil's Canyon i5 4690K CPU & Mini ITX Motherboard Bundle **£12 Saving** £297.98
1 x Kingston HyperX 16GB (2x8GB) PC3-14900C10 1866MHz Dual Channel Kit - Black/Red (HX18C10BRK2/16-OC) £109.99
1 x Corsair Hydro H110 280mm High Performance Liquid CPU Cooler (CW-9060014-WW) £99.95
1 x Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-Bit DVD - OEM (WN7-00614) £79.99
1 x EVGA Supernova GS 650W '80 Plus Gold' Modular Power Supply £69.95
1 x Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ITX Mini-ITX Chassis with Window £54.95
Total : £722.41 (includes shipping : £8.00 Ex.VAT).
![](https://www.overclockers.co.uk/pimg/CA-024-PT_60.jpg)
will the above spec out perform my current spec?
also i want a fan for exhaust, would prefer a phanteks one to match the front (obviously size inst going to be the same) but i cant pick one. i cannot see anything that suggests which one should be used for exhaust, i know it shouldnt be an SP (static pressure) one.
my biggest concern is the motherboard, i was stuck between the one i link and a gigabyte one. any opinions?
also what about an M.2 SSD? one that takes advantage of the 10gbps from the mobo?
reasons;
1, the case will fit a lot more neatly into my computer space. going for the evolv itx.
2, my current system is getting old.
3, the urge is killing me.
4, feel i need something i can OC more freely.
atm i have;
inWin Fanqua BLACK GAMING CASE.
Processor - Intel® Core™i7-2600 Quad Core (3.40GHz, 8MB Cache) + HD Graphics. gave this the best OC i can.
Motherboard - ASUS® P8Z68-V LX.
Memory - 8GB KINGSTON.
Graphics Card - EVGA SC GTX 970.
Hard Disk - 1TB SEAGATE Barracuda.
Samsung Evo 840 SSD 250GB
Power Supply - CORSAIR 650W ENTHUSIAST SERIES™ TX650 V2-80 PLUS® BRONZE.
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit.
i am wanting to get something better than this. main use is gaming really. i will be using the gpu from my current build for this new one.
i am unsure as to my budget atm, trying to keep it close to £800 absolute max would be £1k.
this is what i have come up with so far;
YOUR BASKET
1 x MSI Z97I Gaming ACK - Devil's Canyon i5 4690K CPU & Mini ITX Motherboard Bundle **£12 Saving** £297.98
1 x Kingston HyperX 16GB (2x8GB) PC3-14900C10 1866MHz Dual Channel Kit - Black/Red (HX18C10BRK2/16-OC) £109.99
1 x Corsair Hydro H110 280mm High Performance Liquid CPU Cooler (CW-9060014-WW) £99.95
1 x Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-Bit DVD - OEM (WN7-00614) £79.99
1 x EVGA Supernova GS 650W '80 Plus Gold' Modular Power Supply £69.95
1 x Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ITX Mini-ITX Chassis with Window £54.95
Total : £722.41 (includes shipping : £8.00 Ex.VAT).
![](https://www.overclockers.co.uk/pimg/BU-007-MS_60.jpg)
![](https://www.overclockers.co.uk/pimg/MY-178-KS_60.jpg)
![](https://www.overclockers.co.uk/pimg/HS-017-CS_60.jpg)
![](https://www.overclockers.co.uk/pimg/SW-165-MS_60.jpg)
![](https://www.overclockers.co.uk/pimg/CA-024-EA_60.jpg)
![](https://www.overclockers.co.uk/pimg/CA-024-PT_60.jpg)
will the above spec out perform my current spec?
also i want a fan for exhaust, would prefer a phanteks one to match the front (obviously size inst going to be the same) but i cant pick one. i cannot see anything that suggests which one should be used for exhaust, i know it shouldnt be an SP (static pressure) one.
my biggest concern is the motherboard, i was stuck between the one i link and a gigabyte one. any opinions?
also what about an M.2 SSD? one that takes advantage of the 10gbps from the mobo?
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