mATX, spec check

Smithy

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I'm building a low to mid-range mATX pc, looking to buy probably around September time. I want to use the Silverstone TJ08B-E case, but OcUK don't stock that anymore so I'll be buying the case from elsewhere.

Just wanted to check compatibility, and perhaps just as importantly if there will be be any size issues regarding components fitting in said case. Would appreciate suggestions for different parts, keeping in mind that the budget is pretty fixed. Thanks.

YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i3-3220 3.30GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - Retail £89.99
1 x Sapphire HD 7750 Low Profile Edition 1024MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card £89.99
1 x Gigabyte Z77M-D3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Micro ATX Motherboard £86.99
1 x Corsair Vengeance RED 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-15000C9 1866MHz Dual Channel Kit (CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9R) £65.99
1 x Seagate Barracuda 7200RPM 1TB SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache - OEM (ST1000DM003) HDD £53.99
1 x Corsair Builder Series CX 430W V2 '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply (CP-9020046-UK) £39.95
Total : £426.89 (includes shipping : FREE).

 
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They do stock the case:

YOUR BASKET
1 x Silverstone TemJin TJ08B-E Midi Tower Case - Black (SST-TJ08B-E USB 3.0) £83.99
Total : £95.09 (includes shipping : £9.25).



Id do something like this:

YOUR BASKET
1 x MSI HD 7850 OC 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Cards £143.99
1 x Intel Core i3-3220 3.30GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - Retail £89.99
1 x Silverstone TemJin TJ08B-E Midi Tower Case - Black (SST-TJ08B-E USB 3.0) £83.99
1 x Seagate Barracuda 7200RPM 1TB SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache - OEM (ST1000DM003) HDD £53.99
1 x MSI B75MA-P45 Intel B75 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Micro ATX Motherboard £53.99
1 x Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (BLS2CP4G3D1609DS1S00CEU) £43.99
1 x Corsair Builder Series CX 430w Modular '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply (CP-9020058-UK) £43.99
Total : £528.02 (includes shipping : £11.75).

 
 
ThaReaperGuy said:
AMD FM2 series might be within your scope of options here.
What is your max budget?
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600 including a 22" monitor.

Doomedspeed said:
They do stock the case:
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Interesting. It seems I was looking for it in the wrong section. In any case (npi) it's 20 pounds cheaper elsewhere.
Doomedspeed said:
Snips you've made a mistake..

I'll let you edit it out before others tear you apart. Because im kind like that...
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Is it the lack of graphics card?

Perhaps I should have included case and monitor and a max budget of 600 and seen what was proposed. PC will mostly be used for photo editing, coding, occasional running of simulations (physics related), gaming. Thinking about it, I think too much of my budget is going on the case.
 
Smithy said:
600 including a 22" monitor.
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MY spec incliding this monitor will come £20 over budget (with free shipping)

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-084-BQ&groupid=17&catid=949

Worth it.

Smithy said:
Interesting. It seems I was looking for it in the wrong section. In any case (npi) it's 20 pounds cheaper elsewhere.
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Well then, my build is within budget now. :)

Smithy said:
Is it the lack of graphics card?
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No, that CPU has very good on-boards that can play many games at medium settings, though i feel it may be a bit weak for your uses.

The mistake was he specced a mATX case and a ATX motherboard, it won't fit.. :)
 
Your build looks better. I think I'll probably go with your suggestion, but I'm starting to wonder whether the case is worth it. Could you suggest any alternatives? Ideally I'm looking for something with a low footprint.
 
Smithy said:
Your build looks better. I think I'll probably go with your suggestion, but I'm starting to wonder whether the case is worth it. Could you suggest any alternatives? Ideally I'm looking for something with a low footprint.
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The case is well worth it. I have one and i can tell you its worth every penny.

The installation is smooth, the cable tidying features are a god-send in such a small case..

It's the smallest mATX case that takes long GPU and big air coolers.

The airflow is very good due to the 180mm Air penertrator in the front.

Quality of build and materials are also top notch. i love mine. :)

(though i will propably end up getting a prodigy M when they arrive). :)

Another case option is the Fractal Arc Mini.. Though OCUK don't stock it. It's around the same price though.
 
YOUR BASKET
1 x MSI HD 7850 OC 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Cards £149.99
1 x BenQ GW2255 22" Widescreen LED Monitor - Black £99.95
1 x Intel Core i3-3220 3.30GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - Retail £92.99
1 x Silverstone TemJin TJ08B-E Midi Tower Case - Black (SST-TJ08B-E USB 3.0) £83.99
1 x MSI B75MA-P45 Intel B75 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Micro ATX Motherboard £53.99
1 x Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (BLS2CP4G3D1609DS1S00CEU) £49.99
1 x Seagate Barracuda 7200RPM 1TB SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache - OEM (ST1000DM003) HDD £49.99
1 x Corsair Builder Series CX 430w Modular '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply (CP-9020058-UK) £43.99
Total : £624.88 (includes shipping : FREE).



That will most probably be my basket then. Budget was £600 max, but I think it's worth stretching the extra £24 in this case. I think your basket was a tad cheaper because of weekly specials. I'll have to check them out when I come to buy. Thanks for your help.
 
Bargain bucket has been raided !!

YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - OEM £179.99
1 x **B Grade** MSI HD 7850 OC 1024MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Cards w/ FARCRY3, Nexuiz & Sleeping Dogs PC Games £119.99
1 x Silverstone TemJin TJ08B-E Midi Tower Case - Black (SST-TJ08B-E USB 3.0) £83.99
1 x **B Grade** Gigabyte Z77-D3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £60.00
1 x Seagate Barracuda 7200RPM 1TB SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache - OEM (ST1000DM003) HDD £49.99
1 x Thermaltake Smart 530W '80 Plus' Power Supply £49.99
1 x Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (BLS2CP4G3D1609DS1S00CEU) £49.99
1 x Arctic Cooling Alpine 11 Pro Rev.2 CPU Cooler (Socket 775 / 1150 / 1155 / 1156) £7.99
Total : £616.03 (includes shipping : £11.75).

 
Ethermaster said:
Bargain bucket has been raided !!

YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - OEM £179.99
1 x **B Grade** MSI HD 7850 OC 1024MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Cards w/ FARCRY3, Nexuiz & Sleeping Dogs PC Games £119.99
1 x Silverstone TemJin TJ08B-E Midi Tower Case - Black (SST-TJ08B-E USB 3.0) £83.99
1 x **B Grade** Gigabyte Z77-D3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £60.00
1 x Seagate Barracuda 7200RPM 1TB SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache - OEM (ST1000DM003) HDD £49.99
1 x Thermaltake Smart 530W '80 Plus' Power Supply £49.99
1 x Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (BLS2CP4G3D1609DS1S00CEU) £49.99
1 x Arctic Cooling Alpine 11 Pro Rev.2 CPU Cooler (Socket 775 / 1150 / 1155 / 1156) £7.99
Total : £616.03 (includes shipping : £11.75).

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Sorry mate,

That motherboard won't fit, its an mATX case..

Could yet a better cooler then that. It fits big coolers like my d14.
 
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