Downsizing PC Case!

[Zoladex]

Hi

I have an ATX setup at the moment, specs below. I would like to replace the PC case as a few sockets have started playing up. Im hoping someone has some advice or suggestions on which parts i would need to change to cut down on size.

Case: BitFenix Shinobi USB3.0
GPU: Gigabyte 1070 G1
CPU: Intel Core I5-3570 (1155 socket)
CPU cooler: Noctua NH-U12S
Mobo: ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP
PSU: Corsair CXM 600W Modular
x2 SSD
x2 Corsair Vengeance Low Profile (1600MHz)

Im hoping to keep some spec such as these. I have no plans to overclock or go SLi. Dont remember the last time i used a CD ha!
1x PCIe 3.0 x16 (i think my card is a dual slot on the case)
2x SSD slots
USB 3.0 slots
Mic & Headphone sockets

(edit - forgot about the wifi card... so 3 expansion slots? or could switch to those wall socket LAN plugs)

Im hoping to squeeze it all in a mITX, though from my brief read i may have to change the PSU, Mobo and lose the overkill CPU cooler. Unless this is a really bad idea and should go mATX?
The only down side seems to be cooling, but manufacturer suggest modern mITX case are now ok. And as im not overclocking i hope that will help.

One that looks pretty neat is this. Fractual 202
Though maybe too small to function?

Also this one looks like something i was orginally after. ENTHOO EVOLV ITX MINI-ITX
I believe the only bit i would need to change is the Mobo?

Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

 

[logainofhades]

Problem is finding a motherboard that is compatible with your CPU. You are stuck looking on Ebay and probably paying a high price for it. IMO, it is time for a new CPU, motherboard, ram, and definitely PSU. That cx600 is not very good, quality wise.

 

[Zoladex]

Problem is finding a motherboard that is compatible with your CPU. You are stuck looking on Ebay and probably paying a high price for it. IMO, it is time for a new CPU, motherboard, ram, and definitely PSU. That cx600 is not very good, quality wise.

I had thought about upgrading the CPU to a i5-8400. But my one seems to run everything ok and last i heard the boards for 1151 sockets are far and few between, mostly being ATX.

 

[logainofhades]

This would meet the mini-itx requirement, and even allow you to reuse your current cooler. I threw some of your current parts in, for compatibility reasons.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8400 2.8GHz 6-Core Processor ($178.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Noctua - NH-U12S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler (Purchased For $0.00)
Motherboard: MSI - B360I GAMING PRO AC Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($98.55 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial - Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($159.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB G1 Gaming Video Card (Purchased For $0.00)
Case: Fractal Design - Define Nano S Mini ITX Desktop Case ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - EVO Edition 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $564.41
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-05-16 16:37 EDT-0400

 

[Zoladex]

This would meet the mini-itx requirement, and even allow you to reuse your current cooler. I threw some of your current parts in, for compatibility reasons.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Looks pretty neat . Mentioning the 8400 has made me want one again now ha! Maybe it is time to upgrade.

One thing i forgot was the Wifi card... so 3 expansion slots? or could try those wall socket Lan plugs! Though arnt there those Mobo with built in wifi now, or are they no good?

(Edit: ooo sorry, just working my way through your suggested parts and seems the Mobo comes with wifi antenna connectors - nice!)

 

[logainofhades]

The motherboard uses onboard wifi card similar to that of a laptop. Really wouldn't be any different than a typical pci-e x1 based card. Probably be better due to the antenna being external.

 

[Zoladex]

Power Supply: SeaSonic - EVO Edition 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)

The MoBo sounds great, seem to have moved on a long way since i built mine ha!
I was just wondering whats the change between the PSUs? Not to well versed in PSUs, but they are both bronze @80% efficiency?

 

[mdd1963]

This would meet the mini-itx requirement, and even allow you to reuse your current cooler. I threw some of your current parts in, for compatibility reasons.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Looks pretty neat . Mentioning the 8400 has made me want one again now ha! Maybe it is time to upgrade.

One thing i forgot was the Wifi card... so 3 expansion slots? or could try those wall socket Lan plugs! Though arnt there those Mobo with built in wifi now, or are they no good?

(Edit: ooo sorry, just working my way through your suggested parts and seems the Mobo comes with wifi antenna connectors - nice!)

A pretty exhaustive comparison of 8400 to both stock and OC'd R5-2600 in a huge variety of games might be worthwhile if contemplating an 8400.....(if wanting to stream, I'd definitely opt for the R5-2600,as it has double the threads...)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUyF--fJaaM&t=983s

 

[logainofhades]

Power Supply: SeaSonic - EVO Edition 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)

The MoBo sounds great, seem to have moved on a long way since i built mine ha!
I was just wondering whats the change between the PSUs? Not to well versed in PSUs, but they are both bronze @80% efficiency?

The CX600 uses low quality capacitors, that have a tendency to fail prematurely. Seasonic has better components.