Is this a decent gaming build and will it fit?

[TNKRBLL]

Hey,

It's been 10 years since the last time I built a PC and now I'm trying to build a decent gaming rig in a small form factor. Here are the parts I'm thinking about getting, and I would love your thoughts on it. I'm just slightly worried that the graphics card, motherboard and psu might not fit, but it seems like it should, right?

All thoughts ands suggestions are welcome!

CASE
Fractal Design Node 304 ($89.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352027


STORAGE
Crucial M4 CT256M4SSD2 2.5" 256GB SATA III ($169.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148443


MOTHERBOARD
ASRock Z77E-ITX LGA ($149.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157312


MEMORY x2
SAMSUNG 4GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 ($45.98)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147094


GRAPHICS
XFX Core Edition FX-785A-ZNL4 Radeon HD 7850 1GB ($179.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150642


CPU
Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz ($229.99)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007SZ0E1K

PSU
SilverStone Strider Plus ST50F-P 500W ($79.99)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0047CQ1B4

 

[pit_1209]

I think that getting a hdd for more storage would be a good idea maybe you could downgrade the ssd to a 128 gb one and get a 1 tb or something.

If I´m not wrong you´re planning in Oc tha cpu and a better cooler will come in handy but everything else is good an even the gpu length don´t be a conflict with the Psu.

 

[TNKRBLL]

I think that getting a hdd for more storage would be a good idea maybe you could downgrade the ssd to a 128 gb one and get a 1 tb or something.

If I´m not wrong you´re planning in Oc tha cpu and a better cooler will come in handy but everything else is good an even the gpu length don´t be a conflict with the Psu.

Thanks for the response. I'm not really planning on OC'ing right away, but I want to be able to do it in the future if I feel like it. Your idea about getting a smaller SSD and a bigger HDD sounds smart.

 

[iceclock]

maximum budget and do u need sli or crossfire.

and os+monitor

 

[pit_1209]

Thanks for the response. I'm not really planning on OC'ing right away, but I want to be able to do it in the future if I feel like it. Your idea about getting a smaller SSD and a bigger HDD sounds smart.

Try to be sure about the Oc and get a cm 212 evo.
If not save some bucks and get a non K i5, you´re gonna have some good cpu muscle despite of it.

 

[g-unit1111]

That should work pretty good. The Node 304 is a good choice. I have a Silverstone Grandia for my HTPC.

 

[TNKRBLL]

maximum budget and do u need sli or crossfire.

and os+monitor

My maximum budget is $1000. I think the card I specified is Crossfire, and the most important thing is that the card fits in the case and gets sufficient cooling.

 

[iceclock]

your build looks good, but id get a 2gb 7850 since most games use more than 1gb of vram rest looks good

 

[TNKRBLL]

Try to be sure about the Oc and get a cm 212 evo.
If not save some bucks and get a non K i5, you´re gonna have some good cpu muscle despite of it.

So I should get a cm 212 and ditch the stock CPU cooler if I want to overclock, but if I'm definitively not overclocking I can save a few bucks by getting a non K i5?

 

[iceclock]

also ull want this ps instead. if ur gonna sli.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438005

 

[TNKRBLL]

also ull want this ps instead. if ur gonna sli.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438005

As far as I know, I won't fit two GPU's in the Node 304 case. Thanks for the tip though!

 

[iceclock]

hmm
only issue is that none of these itx boards have crossfire.


PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Al3Y
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Al3Y/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Al3Y/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-3550 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($207.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Best Buy)
Motherboard: ASRock H77M-ITX Mini ITX LGA1155 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Mushkin Chronos 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($164.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($245.41 @ eCost)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($73.00 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Other: fractal node mini-itx case ($90.00)
Other: corsair 4gb ddr3 1600mhz low-profile ($40.00)
Other: corsair 4gb ddr3 1600mhz low-profile ($40.00)
Total: $1003.35
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-29 17:54 EST-0500)

Base Total: $991.94
Shipping: $11.41
Total: $1003.35

should work fine.

 

[pit_1209]

So I should get a cm 212 and ditch the stock CPU cooler if I want to overclock, but if I'm definitively not overclocking I can save a few bucks by getting a non K i5?

Yes, you could get the non K 3570 for 212$ or the 3470 for 195$ in amazon if you really go this way you could change the MB also, the one that iceclock said could be a good one and you´re end saving like 70$ from this.
I don´t think that the case will hold a crossfire setup, the best you could go is getting a better gpu, I saw one build with that case and a gtx 680 on it so with what you´re going to save with the cpu maybe a hd 7870.

 

[TNKRBLL]

hmm
only issue is that none of these itx boards have crossfire.


PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Al3Y
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Al3Y/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Al3Y/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-3550 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($207.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Best Buy)
Motherboard: ASRock H77M-ITX Mini ITX LGA1155 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Mushkin Chronos 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($164.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($245.41 @ eCost)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($73.00 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Other: fractal node mini-itx case ($90.00)
Other: corsair 4gb ddr3 1600mhz low-profile ($40.00)
Other: corsair 4gb ddr3 1600mhz low-profile ($40.00)
Total: $1003.35
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-29 17:54 EST-0500)

Base Total: $991.94
Shipping: $11.41
Total: $1003.35

should work fine.

Thanks. I will look into this.

 

[iceclock]

sounds good, if u need more help let me know

 

[TNKRBLL]

Yes, you could get the non K 3570 for 212$ or the 3470 for 195$ in amazon.
I don´t think that the case will hold a crossfire setup the best you could go is getting a better gpu, I saw one build with that case and a gtx 680 on it so with what you´re going to save with the cpu maybe a hd 7870.

Assuming I want the 3570, I'm personally not sure if saving $17 is worth it when the tradeoff is losing "overclockability" if I want to do that later. But what you're saying makes sense. I will consider the HD 7870 as well. Thanks.

 

[iceclock]

anything u want me to modify in my build dude?

 

[g-unit1111]

Assuming I want the 3570, I'm personally not sure if saving $17 is worth it when the tradeoff is losing "overclockability" if I want to do that later. But what you're saying makes sense. I will consider the HD 7870 as well. Thanks.

I'd personally go with the 3470 if you're not overclocking. There's no difference between 3.2 - 3.4GHz. Then you can take that money and put into getting a better GPU.

 

[iceclock]

good advice.

 

[TNKRBLL]

anything u want me to modify in my build dude?

No I think it looks very smart. I'll take it into account and do a little more research.

 

[iceclock]

sounds good.