Question Mini pc suggestions

jazmag

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Looking to get a mini pc to replace my ageing system. Something around two years old good for 1080/1440 gaming.

Can't afford a hades canyon...

Current spec

Fx6300 black @ 4ghz
8gb ddr4
Geforce 980 ti gaming.

Considering building a mini itx system just trying to get a better idea on what's available.
 

WildCard999

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Reuse your GTX 980 ti and HDD.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor (£124.97 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: ASRock - Fatal1ty B450 Gaming-ITX/ac Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard (£105.76 @ More Computers)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory (£65.28 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Intel - 660p Series 512 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive (£65.99 @ Amazon UK)
Case: Silverstone - SG13 Mini ITX Tower Case (£39.95 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply (£85.47 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £487.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-06-27 17:03 BST+0100
 

jazmag

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Reuse your GTX 980 ti and HDD.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor (£124.97 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: ASRock - Fatal1ty B450 Gaming-ITX/ac Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard (£105.76 @ More Computers)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory (£65.28 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Intel - 660p Series 512 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive (£65.99 @ Amazon UK)
Case: Silverstone - SG13 Mini ITX Tower Case (£39.95 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply (£85.47 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £487.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-06-27 17:03 BST+0100

Was thinking along those lines. I've already got a seasonic 660 platinum atx in the old system but I think the case i'll need will require a small form psu (which is irritating to say the least), the reason for the upgrade is to not have a massive box in the living room.

Was thinking about the fractal node 202.

I could just have the old psu outside the case in the rear of the tv cabinets shelf running cables through the hole the psu should inhabit. Wouldn't be visible and would possibly help with cooling.
 

WildCard999

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Was thinking along those lines. I've already got a seasonic 660 platinum atx in the old system but I think the case i'll need will require a small form psu (which is irritating to say the least), the reason for the upgrade is to not have a massive box in the living room.

Was thinking about the fractal node 202.

I could just have the old psu outside the case in the rear of the tv cabinets shelf running cables through the hole the psu should inhabit. Wouldn't be visible and would possibly help with cooling.
How old is that Seasonic? Even if it's a higher end unit if it's out of warranty I'd probably get a new unit, especially if it's for a gaming build.

The Node 202 is a solid HTPC case but may go over your budget though as those SFF PSU's can get pricey but may be feasible if you reuse your current storage.