building a portable gaming pc

[b0nez_haza]

Hi i was wondering for any suggestions/improvements on this current PC build, for a portable PC that is around the $1000 mark.

here's my current ideas on the PC (im building it myself)

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/skbn4D

(im also a little bit unsure about the motherboard i selected)

 

[sadams04]

MB - The ASROCK is a good board for less cost. Similar feature sets between the two.
CPU Cooler - You won't be doing much overclocking with that cooler. ...especially in an ITX case. With the change to 915F case below, the Hyper 212 EVO cooler will fit in the ITX case and allow for a good overclock.
MEM - Always install memory in pairs to take advantage of the dual memory controllers. Running in single channel mode (only one module) will have reduced performance.
CASE - Changed to the 915F
PSU - Nothing from Corsair that starts with C or Builder. Stick with XFX or Seasonic...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.00 @ CPL Online)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($59.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97M-ITX/AC Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.00 @ PLE Computers)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($79.00 @ Centre Com)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.00 @ CPL Online)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($175.00 @ Umart)
Case: Cooler Master HAF Stacker 915F Mini ITX Tower Case ($75.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($102.00 @ CPL Online)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($19.00 @ IJK)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($135.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $1181.00

...or go with a non-overclocking setup.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($245.00 @ Centre Com)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M-ITX/AC Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($79.00 @ Centre Com)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.00 @ CPL Online)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($175.00 @ Umart)
Case: Cooler Master HAF Stacker 915F Mini ITX Tower Case ($75.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($102.00 @ CPL Online)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($19.00 @ IJK)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($135.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $1038.00

 

[b0nez_haza]

I've changed a few things around (mainly the case) after looking around on the internet but the PSU you recommended cannot be shipped to my location so I need help with other good options

also would the standard cpu cooler that comes with the cpu be fine for air flow and cooling and such

Updated list: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/MdvFLk

 

[turbopiki]

Dont pair i5 with GTX 750Ti if you want to play games it doesnt make sense

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($249.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: Asus H97I-PLUS Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($135.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Value Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($75.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.00 @ CPL Online)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($335.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case ($58.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($107.00 @ CPL Online)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($19.50 @ CPL Online)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($135.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $1182.50
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-10 18:09 AEST+1000