Looking to Build a Portable Gaming Computer (Build Recommendations)

[mrosa0619]

I'm looking to build a Portable Mini Computer since i travel a lot. Looking for part recommendations. $1300 is maximum. Mostly for gaming World of Warcraft, Smite, Monster Hunter World and many other new releases coming soon.

 

[richiestang_78]

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/j7vqQZ
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/j7vqQZ/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - B450 GAMING-ITX/AC Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung - 860 Evo 1 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($127.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6 GB GAMING Video Card ($229.89 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Gold 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.90 @ Amazon)
Total: $792.75
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-11-18 22:44 EST-0500

I gave you a 1060 but with your budget you could easily do a mini GTX 1080. Also didnt give you a case but any ITX or small mATX would work.

 

[mrosa0619]

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/j7vqQZ
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/j7vqQZ/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - B450 GAMING-ITX/AC Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung - 860 Evo 1 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($127.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6 GB GAMING Video Card ($229.89 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Gold 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.90 @ Amazon)
Total: $792.75
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-11-18 22:44 EST-0500

I gave you a 1060 but with your budget you could easily do a mini GTX 1080. Also didnt give you a case but any ITX or small mATX would work.

Thanks for replying! So I am a complete amateur when it comes to building PCs so bare with me. Would you recommend getting a SSD for booting and then the 1TB for everything else? And lets say I do go for a mini 1080, should I go for more wattage on the power supply?
With the Processor, do I need to get a fan for it? Or will it come with one?
As for the case, being new to this building bit, thats the part im most worried about since I have to work with such limited space, do you have any specific recommendations on the case?

 

[richiestang_78]

So for the SSD, right now the Sasmung 860s are on sale so they are a steal for 1TB. But yes you can use a 500GB for a boot and a game or two and then a normal HDD (if your case will allow it) for everything else. You may need to use a 2.5 inch laptop HDD (which are much slower) if you get a smaller case.

If you get a 1080 you shoudl still be fine with a higher quality 550 watt PSU like the one I suggested, you could go to a 600 or 650 if you are worried.

For the CPU, the stock cooler for the 2600 is very nice but again it may not fit in certain cases. If you get a extra small case you may need a low profile CPU cooler. Noctua makes a few as well as Cryroig, again it will be dependent on whatever case you want. Just check the CPU cooler height int he case specifications and get the largest that will fit.

As far as cases go, NZXT, Phanteks, Fractal Designs all make nice stuff and some of the Coolermaster stuff is quite nice. I would watch reviews on youtube to see if the case is what you want. There are very small cases form companies like LIAN LI but are on the more expensive side. Just browse Newegg or another computer parts store and look at teh various cases then shop for the best price.

Use pcpartspicker to find the best prices on most thing. Oh and Newegg at least in the US is having deals on combo bundles of CPUS, Motherboards and RAM

 

[mrosa0619]

So for the SSD, right now the Sasmung 860s are on sale so they are a steal for 1TB. But yes you can use a 500GB for a boot and a game or two and then a normal HDD (if your case will allow it) for everything else. You may need to use a 2.5 inch laptop HDD (which are much slower) if you get a smaller case.

If you get a 1080 you shoudl still be fine with a higher quality 550 watt PSU like the one I suggested, you could go to a 600 or 650 if you are worried.

For the CPU, the stock cooler for the 2600 is very nice but again it may not fit in certain cases. If you get a extra small case you may need a low profile CPU cooler. Noctua makes a few as well as Cryroig, again it will be dependent on whatever case you want. Just check the CPU cooler height int he case specifications and get the largest that will fit.

As far as cases go, NZXT, Phanteks, Fractal Designs all make nice stuff and some of the Coolermaster stuff is quite nice. I would watch reviews on youtube to see if the case is what you want. There are very small cases form companies like LIAN LI but are on the more expensive side. Just browse Newegg or another computer parts store and look at teh various cases then shop for the best price.

Use pcpartspicker to find the best prices on most thing. Oh and Newegg at least in the US is having deals on combo bundles of CPUS, Motherboards and RAM

So I splurged a little over my max which is fine, but i thought I'd ask your opinion on the parts i picked. Now, i stuck to a lot of your suggestions, i upgraded the Ryzen Processor and also added some case fans and watercooling

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/vsTzjy
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/vsTzjy/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 2700 3.2 GHz 8-Core Processor ($265.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: NZXT - Kraken X62 Rev 2 98.17 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($145.59 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus - ROG Strix B450-I Gaming Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard ($149.33 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($134.99 @ Newegg Business)
Storage: Samsung - 860 Evo 1 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($127.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1080 8 GB Mini Video Card ($499.00 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair - Crystal 280X MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: *Apevia - CF12S-BK 57.67 CFM 120mm Fan ($2.83 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Noctua - NF-P14r redux-1500 PWM 78.69 CFM 140mm Fan ($14.85 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Noctua - NF-P14r redux-1500 PWM 78.69 CFM 140mm Fan ($14.85 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Noctua - NF-P14r redux-1500 PWM 78.69 CFM 140mm Fan ($14.85 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Noctua - NF-P14r redux-1500 PWM 78.69 CFM 140mm Fan ($14.85 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1575.00

 

[richiestang_78]

Nice setup.

Since you went with a MicrotATX case you can change your motherboard to a microatx as well, they are slightly larger but offer more PCIe expansion and DIMM slots and are cheaper.