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So..
I built a pc 5 years ago. But now I'm on the move a lot and need something smaller and a lot more portable. Something that has the portability of, say, a laptop - but the upgrade options of a desktop.
I'm thinking a LAN-party style system might be a good idea but I don't know where to start. I'd like to assemble this thing piece by piece. Keeping cost fairly low on most items but spending into the mid range for the important stuff.
I'd love all you're input, especially anyone who games on a LAN party rig. I want to build something that can run games smoothly at 1080/1200.
Which is the best way to transport lan party rigs?
And finally - what your personal choices would be for the components.
I'm thinking,
Small, solid case with good airflow that can fit my old gtx 275
Mid range intel motherboard supporting the newer i7
CPU - something cost effective that is the better half of the mid range.
8gb ram - 1600
Storage - maybe a SSD and hard drive combination?
Gfx. I have an xfx gtx 275 xxx from my original build that I can start with then upgrade later. But what to?
PSU - if I'm upgrading the 275 to something a fair bit more powerful will there be any great need for more power or are the newer cards more efficient?
750w too much?
And carry case for the train.
Would love to hear your thoughts, or Ben your experience of building a smaller form desktop. Pros and cons - troubles you ran into.
Look forward to hearing from you.
All the best.
I built a pc 5 years ago. But now I'm on the move a lot and need something smaller and a lot more portable. Something that has the portability of, say, a laptop - but the upgrade options of a desktop.
I'm thinking a LAN-party style system might be a good idea but I don't know where to start. I'd like to assemble this thing piece by piece. Keeping cost fairly low on most items but spending into the mid range for the important stuff.
I'd love all you're input, especially anyone who games on a LAN party rig. I want to build something that can run games smoothly at 1080/1200.
Which is the best way to transport lan party rigs?
And finally - what your personal choices would be for the components.
I'm thinking,
Small, solid case with good airflow that can fit my old gtx 275
Mid range intel motherboard supporting the newer i7
CPU - something cost effective that is the better half of the mid range.
8gb ram - 1600
Storage - maybe a SSD and hard drive combination?
Gfx. I have an xfx gtx 275 xxx from my original build that I can start with then upgrade later. But what to?
PSU - if I'm upgrading the 275 to something a fair bit more powerful will there be any great need for more power or are the newer cards more efficient?
750w too much?
And carry case for the train.
Would love to hear your thoughts, or Ben your experience of building a smaller form desktop. Pros and cons - troubles you ran into.
Look forward to hearing from you.
All the best.