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anyone here build computers
Posted on 3/15/15 at 8:19 am
Posted on 3/15/15 at 8:19 am
I'm trying to build my first computer. Can anyone with experience look my build over before I order my parts.
[PCPartPicker part list](LINK ) / [Price breakdown by merchant](LINK /)
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor](LINK ) | $317.85 @ OutletPC
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](LINK ) | $28.98 @ OutletPC
**Motherboard** | [Asus Z97I-PLUS Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard](LINK ) | $148.99 @ SuperBiiz
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory](LINK ) | $109.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](LINK ) | $104.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](LINK ) | $44.99 @ Best Buy
**Video Card** | [MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card](LINK ) | $329.99 @ Newegg
**Case** | [Fractal Design Node 304 Mini ITX Tower Case](LINK ) | $79.99 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](LINK ) | $59.88 @ OutletPC
| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1288.65
| Mail-in rebates | -$63.00
| **Total** | **$1225.65**
| Generated by [PCPartPicker](LINK ) 2015-03-15 09:17 EDT-0400 |
I changed to the same power except to the 750w version. It was about 15 dollars less on Amazon for some reason
[PCPartPicker part list](LINK ) / [Price breakdown by merchant](LINK /)
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor](LINK ) | $317.85 @ OutletPC
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](LINK ) | $28.98 @ OutletPC
**Motherboard** | [Asus Z97I-PLUS Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard](LINK ) | $148.99 @ SuperBiiz
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory](LINK ) | $109.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](LINK ) | $104.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](LINK ) | $44.99 @ Best Buy
**Video Card** | [MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card](LINK ) | $329.99 @ Newegg
**Case** | [Fractal Design Node 304 Mini ITX Tower Case](LINK ) | $79.99 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](LINK ) | $59.88 @ OutletPC
| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1288.65
| Mail-in rebates | -$63.00
| **Total** | **$1225.65**
| Generated by [PCPartPicker](LINK ) 2015-03-15 09:17 EDT-0400 |
I changed to the same power except to the 750w version. It was about 15 dollars less on Amazon for some reason
This post was edited on 3/15/15 at 8:23 am
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Posted on 3/15/15 at 8:21 am to Dr.Funke
I like it. I have a full tower though. Never did a mini.
Posted on 3/15/15 at 8:29 am to Dr.Funke
Looks like that power supply is bigger than the case.
Posted on 3/15/15 at 9:27 am to Dr.Funke
what purpose are you building for?
The form factor is more typical for an HTPC, in which case this build is overkill. The GPU screams gaming rig, which can be done in a mini-ITX form factor, it's just a bit unusual. People tend to like the extra room in a full ATX setup for gaming rigs
The form factor is more typical for an HTPC, in which case this build is overkill. The GPU screams gaming rig, which can be done in a mini-ITX form factor, it's just a bit unusual. People tend to like the extra room in a full ATX setup for gaming rigs
Posted on 3/15/15 at 9:31 am to BadMrKnuckuls
Some gaming and a little video editing. I just would prefer a smaller cleaner looking case. I don't like the look of a big tower. This build is overkill for what I need now, but I want to make myself grow into it.
And to the person asking about the power supply from everything I've researched it will fit. I just didn't see a smaller one that was as highly rated and as cheap
And to the person asking about the power supply from everything I've researched it will fit. I just didn't see a smaller one that was as highly rated and as cheap
Posted on 3/15/15 at 10:27 am to Dr.Funke
quote:
anyone here build computers
Yes, plenty of us. I'm sure ILikeLSU will be along soon to critique your build.
Posted on 3/15/15 at 10:47 am to Dr.Funke
quote:
And to the person asking about the power supply from everything I've researched it will fit. I just didn't see a smaller one that was as highly rated and as cheap
Just check the depth. I bought a full size Fractal case that would not fit my Seasonic 1000 watt PSU.
Posted on 3/15/15 at 11:17 am to SG_Geaux
the node 304 says it supports atx psu. I watched a few builds where other people managed to fit it
i originally had the 600w version of the same but for some reason it was about 15 dollars higher on amazon than the 750w so i just decided to go with it. i checked and the size said it was the same as the 600w, however i just checked again and the 750w is 20mm bigger. So now im back at the 600w version that just dropped about 25 dollars in price from last night.
I just ordered everything so well see how it goes. Ill be posting when I get it when I can't put it together im sure
i originally had the 600w version of the same but for some reason it was about 15 dollars higher on amazon than the 750w so i just decided to go with it. i checked and the size said it was the same as the 600w, however i just checked again and the 750w is 20mm bigger. So now im back at the 600w version that just dropped about 25 dollars in price from last night.
I just ordered everything so well see how it goes. Ill be posting when I get it when I can't put it together im sure
This post was edited on 3/15/15 at 11:21 am
Posted on 3/15/15 at 11:30 am to Dr.Funke
quote:
I just ordered everything so well see how it goes.
Well, never mind
Posted on 3/15/15 at 11:42 am to Dr.Funke
Looks good to me. I built a something very similar (smaller budget) for my first rig and I used the ITX Prodigy case. It's a tight fit but isn't that every guy's dream?
Really though, I'm glad I went small form factor. It was a challenging test of nerve for a beginner but I got through it without damaging any components.
Really though, I'm glad I went small form factor. It was a challenging test of nerve for a beginner but I got through it without damaging any components.
This post was edited on 3/15/15 at 11:46 am
Posted on 3/15/15 at 11:44 am to ILikeLSUToo
And thanks again for your help and detailed guide ILikeLSUToo.
Posted on 3/15/15 at 12:15 pm to ILikeLSUToo
Any suggestions? It won't all ship for a few days
Posted on 3/15/15 at 12:33 pm to Dr.Funke
quote:
| **Total** | **$1225.65**
quote:
Some gaming and a little video editing.
quote:
This build is overkill
Posted on 3/15/15 at 12:53 pm to Dr.Funke
No monitor, keyboard, mouse, DVD? Or do you already have that?
Posted on 3/15/15 at 1:06 pm to Meauxjeaux
I'll need a keyboard but have everything else
I also need an os. Has anyone used/heard of the microsoftsoftwareswap subreddit.
It seems legit, you can get Windows 8.1 for like 20 bucks
I also need an os. Has anyone used/heard of the microsoftsoftwareswap subreddit.
It seems legit, you can get Windows 8.1 for like 20 bucks
This post was edited on 3/15/15 at 1:09 pm
Posted on 3/15/15 at 1:24 pm to Dr.Funke
Posted on 3/15/15 at 1:26 pm to Dr.Funke
quote:
**Total** | **$1225.65**
Seems like you could just go buy one for that amount.
Posted on 3/15/15 at 2:00 pm to Dr.Funke
On my phone so I won't dig around PCPartPicker for slightly better prices and whatnot. Honestly now that I'm reading the part list, I see no problems with it for the purposes you stated (otherwise, for a primarily gaming pc, I'd just tell you to drop down to an i5 and 8gb). I initially raised an eyebrow at the hyper 212 in a Micro atx build, but it will indeed fit in that fractal design case. Seems like you did your homework.
I'm sure you understand the slight premium you pay for small form factor, and the inherent limitations as far as airflow/overclocking, but otherwise there's nothing wrong with it.
I'm sure you understand the slight premium you pay for small form factor, and the inherent limitations as far as airflow/overclocking, but otherwise there's nothing wrong with it.
Posted on 3/15/15 at 2:25 pm to ILikeLSUToo
ILikeLSUToo
Thanks, yeah I priced out with the standard it and 8gbs of ram and a 120gb ssd, but it was only about $230ish more for this build. My first criteria was smaller and simple looking. I don't plan on overclocking to begin with but I wanted that option. I don't want to waste money but the price isn't my biggest concern.
Peolpe seem to refer to you as the pc build God so thanks for looking over it
Thanks, yeah I priced out with the standard it and 8gbs of ram and a 120gb ssd, but it was only about $230ish more for this build. My first criteria was smaller and simple looking. I don't plan on overclocking to begin with but I wanted that option. I don't want to waste money but the price isn't my biggest concern.
Peolpe seem to refer to you as the pc build God so thanks for looking over it
Posted on 3/15/15 at 3:01 pm to SG_Geaux
quote:
Just check the depth. I bought a full size Fractal case that would not fit my Seasonic 1000 watt PSU.
Yeah, once you hit the 1000W-ish threshold, you start to encounter PSUs that are in the 180mm+ length range, but lower than that it's generally 160mm. ATX size standards apparently don't constrain length too much. The way this Node case is set up, you can either have a PSU longer than 160mm, or a full-length graphics card. Kind of ironic that you'd be forced to use a half-length 150w video card with, say, a 1000W Seasonic.
Fortunately, PCPartPicker has become very intelligent about these things, especially with the more popular/common components. If the Node case is on your part list, it won't even show you PSU options that exceed 160mm, or if you have a longer PSU on your list, the Node won't be a case option (unless you turn off compatibility checks). And it's good about letting you know what dimension/clearance data site doesn't collect or can't find so you know to google it yourself.
This post was edited on 3/15/15 at 3:02 pm
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