Please help so undecided on which GPU

[CAT-THE-FIFTH]

Thank you i upgraded the PSU and downgraded the SSD since its only having windows on it. I already have windows 10. Thanks for the help guys

The Nano S is a mini-ITX case,so not sure a mATX motherboard would fit,so I assume they meant another Fractal case.

Plus seriously just avoid that H110 motherboard - its pointless. Its a crap chipset and the motherboard only has two RAM slots.

That B150 based one I suggested adds basically £4 to the total cost and it has two extra RAM slots.

If you try and upgrade the RAM on the H110 motherboard you will need to buy a 16GB set,instead of a cheaper 8GB set.

Edit!!

I have a mini-ITX system,and TBH the lack of RAM slots is a major limitation. I had 8GB originally and had to buy a 16GB set when I upgraded instead of a cheaper 8GB set.

OTH,at least with a mini-ITX system I have a more compact case which is the reason I got one,but mini-ITX systems are not cost effective IMHO OFC.

 

[southernorth]

The Nano S is a mini-ITX case,so not sure a mATX motherboard would fit,so I assume they meant another Fractal case.

Plus seriously just avoid that H110 motherboard - its pointless. Its a crap chipset and the motherboard only has two RAM slots.

That B150 based one I suggested adds basically £4 to the total cost and it has two extra RAM slots.

If you try and upgrade the RAM on the H110 motherboard you will need to buy a 16GB set,instead of a cheaper 8GB set.

Edit!!

I have a mini-ITX system,and TBH the lack of RAM slots is a major limitation. I had 8GB originally and had to buy a 16GB set when I upgraded instead of a cheaper 8GB set.

OTH,at least with a mini-ITX system I have a more compact case which is the reason I got one,but mini-ITX systems are not cost effective IMHO OFC.

Fair points made. Also I do agree with the change of motherboard, but the one you linked is out of stock unfortunately

 

[CAT-THE-FIFTH]

Fair points made. I'm pretty sure the motherboard would fit the case? Also I do agree with the change of motherboard, but the one you linked is out of stock unfortunately

It says mini-ITX on the Fractal webpage unless its easy to bodge an mATX case in there??

The Fractal cases are lovely though.

I heard good things about the Zalman cases though,so I wonder if one of these would suffice:

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/zalman-r1-midi-tower-black-ca-088-za.html
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/zalman-z9-neo-midi-tower-black-ca-092-za.html

I would probably try and get a B150 motherboard if possible even if I needed to wait for stock or order elsewhere. Two RAM slots can be a big issue(this is from experience).

 

[southernorth]

What configuration did you go for in the end, assuming you've ordered?

 

[Baz21226]

What configuration did you go for in the end, assuming you've ordered?

I didnt change much tbh. So if you look at my build the things that changed were the GPU to the one you all stated the GTR one . I downgraded the SSD to a 120GB added the SeaSonic PSU that was given as an option also. I didnt change the case as i really like that one with the red led fan at the front that is why i added the 2 extra ones for the glow inside. I understand why you all said to change the motherboard but its just a starter build i have recently moved into a new home and had a baby so the price just fit my budget. Im sure i will be happy with it till the time comes when i can upgrade bits and pieces. Thank you for all the replies much appreciated

 

[CAT-THE-FIFTH]

I didnt change much tbh. So if you look at my build the things that changed were the GPU to the one you all stated the GTR one . I downgraded the SSD to a 120GB added the SeaSonic PSU that was given as an option also. I didnt change the case as i really like that one with the red led fan at the front that is why i added the 2 extra ones for the glow inside. I understand why you all said to change the motherboard but its just a starter build i have recently moved into a new home and had a baby so the price just fit my budget. Im sure i will be happy with it till the time comes when i can upgrade bits and pieces. Thank you for all the replies much appreciated

But the motherboard would only cost £4 more than the bundle. The bundle is a ripoff - OcUK charge you £316 for a bundle when the CPU and RAM come to £250. That is £66 for a H110 motherboard.

Plus with Windows 10 if you are using the free upgrade it ties you to the motherboard too.

Edit!!

The worse thing is that the motherboard is only £48:

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/asus...151-ddr4-micro-atx-motherboard-mb-684-as.html

You could have saved £18 just buying the motherboard separately.

 

[Baz21226]

Plus with Windows 10 if you are using the free upgrade it ties you to the mothotherboard too.

No it isnt the free upgrade. Im sure i will be happy for now. Like i said in 6 months time when the Mrs goes back to work (on maternity at the minute) i will upgrade the lowest spec pieces its just a starter build at the minute so i just went with the bundle knowing in 6 months time i will be making the build better.

 

[queamin]

I upgraded from 8.1 and now it is not tied to the motherboard it is tied to your ms account and it is now a digital licence not sure if there are a limit on how many times you can activated it though.

 

[southernorth]

No it isnt the free upgrade. Im sure i will be happy for now. Like i said in 6 months time when the Mrs goes back to work (on maternity at the minute) i will upgrade the lowest spec pieces its just a starter build at the minute so i just went with the bundle knowing in 6 months time i will be making the build better.

That's a fair point, would imagine the Kabylake or even Skylake i7 might be lower then. Or who knows, article 50 will destroy our economy more so

 

[Brazo]

I have no issues with using a h series mobo just a cheap one in my it'd build, works flawlessly

 

[CAT-THE-FIFTH]

I have no issues with using a h series mobo just a cheap one in my it'd build, works flawlessly

Its nothing to do with whether it works,its the fact a B150 motherboard is literally £3 to £4 more since OcUK is charging the equivalent of £66 for a £48 motherboard in their bundle,plus with only two RAM slots,if the OP wants to upgrade to 16GB of RAM,they either need to ditch the motherboard or ditch the RAM for a 16GB set.