Spec Check (VR Mini-ITX Build)

[02goswej]

Hey guys, it's been a while. I'm toying with the idea of a mini-itx gaming build; I don't have experience with mini-itx so thought someone on here might spot problems with my plans.

My basket at Overclockers UK:

• 1 x NZXT Manta Mini-ITX Case - Black Side Window= £94.99
• 1 x Corsair HX750i 750W '80 Plus Platinum Digital Modular Power Supply (CP-9020072-UK)= £124.99
• 1 x Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz (Skylake) Socket LGA1151 Processor - Retail= £289.99
• 3 x Samsung 512GB SSD 850 PRO SATA 6Gbps 3D NAND Solid State Drive (MZ-7KE512BW)= £179.99
• 1 x EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Hybrid 8192MB GDDR5X PCI-Express Graphics Card= £689.99
• 1 x Asus Maximus VIII Impact Intel Z170 (Socket 1151) DDR4 Mini ITX Motherboard= £184.99

Total: £1,937.52
(includes shipping: £12.60)
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RAM is missing (not on OC, but I'm essentially thinking of Corsair Dominator Platinum Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4 DRAM 3000MHz C15 Memory Kit). There's also a few noctua fans missing as I want this to be quiet...still waiting on more details on the EVGA Hybrid 1080 but I'm fairly certain I'll opt for a factory sealed water cooled solution.

SSD's will be in RAID0, because performance > redundancy for my main drives (everything will be backed up, and important data is on more reliable media (I.E, the cloud)).

Budget is around £2k can be stretched further if it's worth it.

Thanks!
John

 

[ExRayTed]

For an ITX case the Manta is huge - it's 426mm tall and wider than a lot of standard ATX cases. If you're going to go for an ITX build and all the limitations it brings, it makes sense to get a small case.

 

[mistersprinkles]

^Dont listen to him. So what if the Manta is a ridiculously huge ITX case. It looks awesome.

I don't see a CPU cooler there. K sku skylake does not include any kind of HSF in the box whatsoever.

This looks like a nice powerful toy to play with I say build it.

 

[02goswej]

For an ITX case the Manta is huge - it's 426mm tall and wider than a lot of standard ATX cases. If you're going to go for an ITX build and all the limitations it brings, it makes sense to get a small case.

Got any recommendations? There are a few I like the look of such as the Corsair Carbide Series Air 540 and Corsair Obsidian 250D.

^Dont listen to him. So what if the Manta is a ridiculously huge ITX case. It looks awesome.

I don't see a CPU cooler there. K sku skylake does not include any kind of HSF in the box whatsoever.

This looks like a nice powerful toy to play with I say build it.

It does look awesome I agree but I see his point

You're right, I did forget to add the CPU cooler I was looking at to my basket; I was looking at Corsair Hydro Series H115i.