Mini-ITX Build with Nano Fury Advice

[samcow2]

Hello, I am planning on building a mini-itx form factor pc with, so far, the following parts:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/QnhqvK

CPU
Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor

Motherboard
Asus MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT Mini ITX LGA1151

Memory
Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory


Storage
Intel 750 Series 400GB PCI-E Solid State Drive

Video Card
XFX Radeon R9 Nano 4GB Video Card


What I'm looking for is effectively the smallest case that will allow for cooling those parts (I was planning on just using the stock cooler for the CPU) and that can incldue a power supply which can comfortably power the parts.

Ideally what I want is something sort of thin that I can put a monitor on top of, but I haven't seen anything like this. So, a case which can house everything but that is literally as small as possible, and ideally nice looking.

I ask because the above is highly important to the fiancee if this build is going to happen.

Thanks!

 

[g-unit1111]

You're not going to fit a PCI-E SSD and a R9 Fury Nano in a mini ITX build with only one slot available. So scrap that idea - and that Intel SSD is not worth the cost per GB. Instead get a 500GB Samsung 850 Evo and a 2TB WD Black.

I just built a rig in a Silverstone Raven RVZ01B and its' awesome. There's the new RVZ02B which is even smaller than that, though I'm not sure if it has full size hard drive bays or not (the RVZ01 does) : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163288&cm_re=silverstone_rvz02-_-11-163-288-_-Product

But on the other hand you don't need a Nano as this case can accommodate full size graphics cards like a 980TI.

You will need a mini ITX power supply like this, regular full size ATX power supplies won't cut it: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256109&cm_re=silverstone_psu-_-17-256-109-_-Product

 

[samcow2]

Thanks for the response.

I am going to be doing some video editing, a lot of photoshop, and some other goodies with this box, and really would prefer to stick to an absurd SSD.

How about if I switched motherboards to something with an M.2 connector like this Gigabyte?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128846

Then I could drop a Samsung 950 pro in there, do you think that would fit?


The case you posted looks nice, but is a bit bigger than I have in mind.

 

[g-unit1111]

Thanks for the response.

I am going to be doing some video editing, a lot of photoshop, and some other goodies with this box, and really would prefer to stick to an absurd SSD.

How about if I switched motherboards to something with an M.2 connector like this Gigabyte?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128846

Then I could drop a Samsung 950 pro in there, do you think that would fit?


The case you posted looks nice, but is a bit bigger than I have in mind.

But why though? You're basically throwing money away for no reason. There's no real performance gain associated with going with a crazy high end SSD. The thing about mini ITX is that going with an ultra small form factor, you're limited by the size of the case. Most ultra small ITX cases only allow for 2.5" drives, though some do accommodate 3.5" mass storage drives. You're better off going with an SSD / HD combo still.

The 950 Pro is a solid option, but ITX builds get hot. And M2 drives are known for heating problems, and on mini ITX boards (at least modern Z170 and Z97) the M2 slots are placed right next to the CPU. Which creates a new set of cooling challenges because mini ITX builds get hot to begin with, so add a drive that gets hot and you're looking at finding a cooling solution that, as of right now does not exist.

What you are looking at simply doesn't exist right now. Its' a matter of space constraints. You have to have a case with some sort of foot print if you want to use a graphics card like the Nano. It doesn't get smaller than the RVZ02 - if you want to use a full size graphics card. Even the Nano requires a hefty power draw of 175W. So you will need a PSU that accommodates accordingly. And those won't fit into an ultra small case. The RVZ02 is the minimum for the setup you are looking at.

 

[samcow2]

Ah I see. I just assumed that since M.2 drives are popping up in laptops, that heat wasn't a big concern. If there truly is no way to combine a nano, i7, and 950 pro, in a small case, then I may have to rethink this in general.

 

[Bossyfins]

There isn't even an m.2 slot on the VIII impact.

 

[Deleted member 217926]

Yep get a motherboard with an M2 slot and get a 950 Pro. It's cheaper, larger and faster than the Intel drive and though M2 drives do get hot it's not a problem with the 950 Pro.

http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Storage/Samsung-950-PRO-256GB-and-512GB-M2-NVMe-PCIe-SSD-Review/Thermal-Throttling-Conclusio

 

[g-unit1111]

Ah I see. I just assumed that since M.2 drives are popping up in laptops, that heat wasn't a big concern. If there truly is no way to combine a nano, i7, and 950 pro, in a small case, then I may have to rethink this in general.

No its' totally doable - the 950 Pro would work for your situation where the Intel simply will not. You can't get much smaller than the RVZ02B, at least for the time being - that will house everything you want it to house. You need a capable power supply and cases smaller than the Raven series typically don't offer power supplies that will be needed to power a card like the Nano. To run a card like that you will need ample power from a well built PSU. Going mini ITX your options are really limited.

 

[logainofhades]

The 950 Pro is a solid option, but ITX builds get hot. And M2 drives are known for heating problems, and on mini ITX boards (at least modern Z170 and Z97) the M2 slots are placed right next to the CPU. Which creates a new set of cooling challenges because mini ITX builds get hot to begin with, so add a drive that gets hot and you're looking at finding a cooling solution that, as of right now does not exist.

What you are looking at simply doesn't exist right now. Its' a matter of space constraints. You have to have a case with some sort of foot print if you want to use a graphics card like the Nano. It doesn't get smaller than the RVZ02 - if you want to use a full size graphics card. Even the Nano requires a hefty power draw of 175W. So you will need a PSU that accommodates accordingly. And those won't fit into an ultra small case. The RVZ02 is the minimum for the setup you are looking at.

M.2 is nice, for mini-itx builds, as less cables to deal with, so the air flow is a bit improved. Every mini-itx board I have looked at, the M.2 slot is on the back side. The slot, near the cpu, is typically a mini pci-e for wifi.

 

[samcow2]

Thanks for the responses, couldn't I use a squatter case then like this coolermaster?
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-rc130kkn1

If the Samsung 950 is fine wth some heat hitting it, then the heat sources are the CPU and Nano. This doesn't seem excessive enough to warrant placing the video card in its own chamber like the Raven?

Additionally, I've seen builds in the coolermaster with power supplies up to 600W. Am I missing something?

 

[logainofhades]

That case would work. I had been considering that one, for my own mini-itx build, for quite some time. It can use a standard sized PSU, the raven cases, mentioned earlier, do not.

 

[toytech]

Hello, I am planning on building a mini-itx form factor pc with, so far, the following parts:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/QnhqvK

CPU
Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor

Motherboard
Asus MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT Mini ITX LGA1151

Memory
Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory


Storage
Intel 750 Series 400GB PCI-E Solid State Drive

Video Card
XFX Radeon R9 Nano 4GB Video Card


What I'm looking for is effectively the smallest case that will allow for cooling those parts (I was planning on just using the stock cooler for the CPU) and that can incldue a power supply which can comfortably power the parts.

Ideally what I want is something sort of thin that I can put a monitor on top of, but I haven't seen anything like this. So, a case which can house everything but that is literally as small as possible, and ideally nice looking.

I ask because the above is highly important to the fiancee if this build is going to happen.

Thanks!

 

[toytech]

I just ordered these components for my son's gaming rig. I bought the In Win 901 case (open box) from Fry's for $82.00

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Dj4g6h MVO P.S.,
PCPartpicker does not show the Intel U.2/M.2 750 ssd yet. The one that I ordered is SSDPE2MW400G4R5, from Newegg.

 

[Bossyfins]

^ Nice rig, post some pics in the gallery when you are done.