Help Finalizing Mini ITX Gaming/HT Build ($1,200 Max)

[fbermea]

Hello Everyone,

I'm trying to finalize a Mini ITX gaming/HT build. This is my first build and want to confirm a few things before I pull the trigger on purchasing the items.

This will mostly be a gaming rig, but I also plan to purchase a usb tv tuner to record/watch tv (www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815116034) and a blu-ray player.

Here's the build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2UvSO ($1,200 Max Budget)

1) Do these components work well together? Is there any potential bottlenecking issues?
2) Will everything fit inside the mini itx case?
3) Do I need add a cooler to this build if I overclock the CPU? If so, any suggestions given the space constraints?
4) If you have any suggestions for getting more bang for my buck on this build, please let me know.

Thanks a lot!

Below is some more info:

Approximate Purchase Date: February 2014

Budget Range: $1,200 MAX After Rebates & Shipping

System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming, streaming, recording tv

Are you buying a monitor: No

Do you need to buy OS: Yes

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: None

Location: Texas

Overclocking: Maybe

 

[tiny voices]

Change to a non-k CPU because you cannot overclock with that motherboard.

Also change the PSU to an XFX550 unit. MUCH better quality than the CX units from Corsair which are average at best and use low quality capacitors.

 

[tachybana]

sweet build. you will need more than a 500W PSU. GTX 770 asks for a 600W minimum (as tiny pointed out look for XFX they are better quality. Checkout also the Rosewill HIve or Seasonic)

If you got a microcenter near you...you can save even more on this build (Crucial M500 120GB for <$80)
The memory you can tone down to a 1600Mhz there is no significant improvement over a higher Mhz

Note that if you are watiching blu-ray's you'll need a media player (something windows 8.1 doesn't have. Youwill need windows 8.1 pro and then it will grant you the option of purchasing windows media center. I am sure other users can suggest other alternative for the Blu-ray watching/burning experience)

Enjoy and best luck

 

[fbermea]

Change to a non-k CPU because you cannot overclock with that motherboard.

Also change the PSU to an XFX550 unit. MUCH better quality than the CX units from Corsair which are average at best and use low quality capacitors.

Any suggestions for a wifi-enabled motherboard that fits this build which can be overclocked? If there aren't any, should I just go with the non-k version of this CPU?

Thanks!

 

[fbermea]

sweet build. you will need more than a 500W PSU. GTX 770 asks for a 600W minimum (as tiny pointed out look for XFX they are better quality. Checkout also the Rosewill HIve or Seasonic)

If you got a microcenter near you...you can save even more on this build (Crucial M500 120GB for <$80)
The memory you can tone down to a 1600Mhz there is no significant improvement over a higher Mhz

Note that if you are watiching blu-ray's you'll need a media player (something windows 8.1 doesn't have. Youwill need windows 8.1 pro and then it will grant you the option of purchasing windows media center. I am sure other users can suggest other alternative for the Blu-ray watching/burning experience)

Enjoy and best luck

I wish I had a microcenter near by... I've found a lot of the components I need cheaper in-store.

Thanks on the heads up on 8.1 vs 8.1 Pro, I was under the impression I could purchase Windows Media Center for $10 and be fine.

 

[tiny voices]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132028&clickid=wkZwANXXYzso0EGTQL1JfRhDUkTUHNwZuX-VSw0&iradid=97618&ircid=2106&irpid=79301&nm_mc=AFC-IR&cm_mmc=AFC-IR-_-na-_-na-_-na

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128615&clickid=wkZwANXXYzso0EGTQL1JfRhDUkTUHNy5uX-VSw0&iradid=97618&ircid=2106&irpid=79301&nm_mc=AFC-IR&cm_mmc=AFC-IR-_-na-_-na-_-na

Both of these z87 bioard have wifi and overclocking abilities. The Asus is the better of the two.

 

[fbermea]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132028&clickid=wkZwANXXYzso0EGTQL1JfRhDUkTUHNwZuX-VSw0&iradid=97618&ircid=2106&irpid=79301&nm_mc=AFC-IR&cm_mmc=AFC-IR-_-na-_-na-_-na

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128615&clickid=wkZwANXXYzso0EGTQL1JfRhDUkTUHNy5uX-VSw0&iradid=97618&ircid=2106&irpid=79301&nm_mc=AFC-IR&cm_mmc=AFC-IR-_-na-_-na-_-na

Both of these z87 bioard have wifi and overclocking abilities. The Asus is the better of the two.

Thanks, would I now need a cpu cooler, or will I be fine?

 

[tiny voices]

If you are overclocking, yes you need an aftermarket CPU cooler.

 

[allocco91]

sweet build. you will need more than a 500W PSU. GTX 770 asks for a 600W minimum (as tiny pointed out look for XFX they are better quality. Checkout also the Rosewill HIve or Seasonic)

If you got a microcenter near you...you can save even more on this build (Crucial M500 120GB for <$80)
The memory you can tone down to a 1600Mhz there is no significant improvement over a higher Mhz

Note that if you are watiching blu-ray's you'll need a media player (something windows 8.1 doesn't have. Youwill need windows 8.1 pro and then it will grant you the option of purchasing windows media center. I am sure other users can suggest other alternative for the Blu-ray watching/burning experience)

Enjoy and best luck

I wish I had a microcenter near by... I've found a lot of the components I need cheaper in-store.

Thanks on the heads up on 8.1 vs 8.1 Pro, I was under the impression I could purchase Windows Media Center for $10 and be fine.

If you have a Staples nearby, they will pricematch anything in stock at a Microcenter. I picked up an i3 last week for 70 + tax.

 

[shortstuff_mt]

Yes, you will want a CPU cooler if you plan on overclocking. The case supports a 120mm radiator in the front, so you could go with a 120mm Corsair AIO cooler like the H50, H55, H60, H75, or H80i.

 

[tachybana]

Not a big fan of the CLC (closed loop coolers) but try the low profile noctua fans NH-L9i (they are outstanding with 5 yr warranty)