Mini itx build check

SamyBoy13 · 14 Sep 2015 at 09:10

Hi there guys I want to buy computer for my sister's upcoming birthday she is only 12 years old and plays minecraft and some other games.

I was looking to buy

Although I'm concern about NH-D15. Will it fit to this case and what about pci-e x16 slots for gpu would it be usable to connect a gpu as I heard some coolers do cover first slot.

Also do you guys have any ides on when skylake lower end cpu's will be released as their igpu is amazing and I wouldnt need to buy gpu so it will save money that could be put towards better cpu eg lower end i5?

Any other suggestion would be appreciated. Also I already have this cooler purchased but can be swapped for h100i from my rig if it will be more compatible.

varkanoid · 14 Sep 2015 at 09:22

Just a comment the title says Mini ITX build. The board you selected is Micro ATX. Different Format.

Unless you replace the CPU the Noctua is a way overkill imho for the system. I would look into an AIO cooler.

SamyBoy13 · 14 Sep 2015 at 09:34

Sorry my bad I always confuse them. It's meant to say micro itx.

I know it's a over kill but I got it real cheap a price of hyper 212 evo so I couldn't resist and purchased it straight away (although second hand but tested with i7 4770k and temps similar to h100i and supper quiet at 600rpm)

Anyway any suggestions? I'm just worried that cooler will cover one of x16 pci-e slots so it wont be usable. Also is there any info about skylake lower end cpu's?

Lastly does overclockers still offer free shipping for forum members with xxx amount of posts?

dreamcat4 · 15 Sep 2015 at 07:44

Ok there. If you are worried about the vertical cooler z-height. Then I can recommend this one:

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-005-RT

It's the one I got. You can check up on review for yourself.

However if you can indeed squeeze in a dual-fan tower cooler in there. Then that would be best.

Also: might as well go for 16GB ram given the DDR3 ram prices these days it's a good time to take advantage of that. And wouldn't add too muchh cost to the system build.