ITX build, m-atx is just too big

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So after getting fed up with my Xigmatek M-ATX case taking up so much space on my desk, inspired by a LTT video I'm gathering a spec list for a new ITX PC.

7600K (I think this seems a good compromise? I'd have to under volt a 7700K anyway)
R9 Nano (Taken from my current PC)
ASUS ROG Strix Z270I Motherboard
16GB DDR4 RAM (Speed and brand undecided)
Noctua nh-l9i CPU cooler

then just to decide on exact case and power supply, I like the look of the NFC S4 Mini from the states, which would need an external possibly and some sort of ATX internal convertor? I've never used something like that before.
 
I have seen that, it's quite expensive though and not really the shape I want, id like a thin tall case so it takes minimum desk space
 
LePhuronn said:
Why would you have to undervolt a 7700K? They're not particularly hot, they're not particularly power hungry, and SFX PSUs come gold rated in 450W and 600W flavours, and SFX-L isn't much bigger and hits 700W.

If you want a thin and tall case then look at the Fractal Node 202 or Silverstone Milo ML07 (because the Raven RVZ01 has stupid styling and Fortress FTZ01 has a £40 premium for no reason; all 3 cases are the same except the skin).
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Thanks for the reply.
I was inspired by an LTT video with the same case, CPU and CPU cooler, they had to undervolt their K but was still faster than a T.
I actually chose the original case because it uses an external power supply, so really takes up minimum desk space (I can took the power supply brick away somewhere)
I'll check out those cases, the fractal looks cool but I haven't seen it mounted vertical, it also is still quite bulky with a power supply inside it.
 
LePhuronn said:
Ah, I missed the black text in your original post so didn't see you mention the S4 Mini.

Have you seen HackJoe's Modzero Juice? https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/threads/modzero-juice-nfc-systems-s4-mini-80.18761643/

He's using an HDPlex 250W DC-ATX PSU in his, and they do go as high as 350W. You do need an external brick to pair with the HDPlex.

Good stuff in that build log.
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Thanks for the link, I also intended on using a hdplex so good to see someone also with the same. I think the external brick I looked at was actually a Dell.
No problem on missing the black text, I didn't realise I'd even done it until after I posted.
 
Thank you for all the detailed replies
I kind of wanted this to be a quick build as I'm going to Austria for 4 months, was hoping an RFC based build would fit in my suitcase but I don't think I'll have time to buy all the parts and make sure they all fit before I go (I'm in the IoM for 2 weeks, then only back a day before I leave)
Looks like I'll be buying parts once
I'm in Austria, take my GPU, SSD drives and laptop with me.
 
The SFC case won't be ready until September. So I either need to find a similar case OR find a cheap case to do me until then.
Any opinions?
 
Well I got here and found my accommodation doesn't even have a desk!
I'll stick to the laptop for now then...
NFC ordered for September
 
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So there's no convenient way to power the nano with this case (high power spikes) so I've got that sat on eBay now. Think I'll go mini 1070, or 1080 if budget allowed.
Would love a 7700k but probably going to go 7500 or 6700. A bit concerned it's a step down from my 4790k though (4th gen i7 seems really good still, just no DDR4 etc.)
 
So I'm thinking 1070 (step up from the R9 Nano)
ASUS strix mobo with Noctua cooler
Maybe a 7500 CPU
Unsure on RAM but at minimum 16GB (I do CAD so even more would be better)
 
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