Looking to build decent portable computer

[Xandos]

Hi guys, I'm looking to build a portable computer to be used to run interactive 3d installations. It's going to be driving an Oculus rift DK2, potentially the CV1, so potentially needing to drive 1440p graphics (not crysis 3, but test demos etc.).

I've never built a small form factor pc before so feeling a bit at sea here. Is this even doable? I'd know what to go for in a tower, nippy i5, decent GPU etc.
Is this feasible in a small form factor?

No windows required. Budget £600-900

Thanks for reading!

 

[ShivP]

What exact programs does "interactive 3d installations" include? CAD, rendering etc?

Thanks

 

[bsoltan]

Are you restricted by dimensions or weight? I mean a small tower is portable and these m-ATX cases can fit hefty kit in.

 

[Doomedspeed]

3D gaming? at 1440p? That's what i took from that.

One component instantly springs to mind:

YOUR BASKET
1 x Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 "Mini-ITX" 4096MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card (GV-N970IXOC-4GD) £259.99
Total : £269.59 (includes shipping : £8.00).



Top end budget, how does this look?

YOUR BASKET
1 x MSI Z97I Gaming AC - Devil's Canyon i5 4690K CPU & Mini ITX Motherboard Bundle **£18 Saving** £271.98
1 x Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 "Mini-ITX" 4096MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card (GV-N970IXOC-4GD) £259.99
1 x Corsair Graphite 380T Portable Mini ITX Case - Black (CC-9011061-WW) £99.95
1 x Crucial MX100 256GB SATA 2.5” 7mm SSD + 9.5mm Adapter (CT256MX100SSD1) £79.99
1 x TeamGroup Vulcan RED 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-19200C11 2400MHz Dual Channel Kit (TLRED38G2400HC11CDC01) £56.99
1 x Corsair Hydro H60 V2 High Performance Liquid CPU Cooler (CW-9060007-WW) £54.95
1 x SuperFlower Golden Green HX 550W "80 Plus Gold" Power Supply - Black £49.99
Total : £888.84 (includes shipping : £12.50).

 

[Xandos]

Thanks for the replies guys.

The machine is for my girlfriend who will be moving it around a fair bit, hence the size/weight limitations.

Computer will mainly be running self coded applications, using a Kinect / Leap Motion / Oculus Rift. Chances are it's not going to push the GPU as hard as current gen gaming but definitely would like the flexibility to be able to push it pretty hard.

That's an interesting build Doomedspeed, what GPU would you recommend for perhaps £50 less or is £250 about what you have to drop on a little GPU for it to have the grunt?

Also another other case recommendations which look a bit more professional (no go faster lights and stripes - it's not that bad but looks a bit too gamey really)?

Thanks for all the help!

 

[JimboJet]

Bitfenix micro or mini Phenom cases looks less gamey, as does the Corsair 250d (Mini ITX only) and the Corsair 240 Air (fits both Mini and Micro ATX) would be my preferred non gamey looking case.