Portable Gaming Build ($1250~)

[bigbythewolf]

Approximate Purchase Date: This Week

Budget Range: 1000-1250

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Diablo 3, League of Legends

Parts Not Required: Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor, Speakers

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.ca and shoprbc.com

Country: Canada

Overclocking: Nope

SLI or Crossfire: Nope

Additional Comments: I mainly LAN with my friends once a week and want something portable that will last a while. I don't want a laptop because you really don't get bang for your buck. I am leaning towards micro-ATX (including the case) but if you can think of a portable ATX case then please let me know. Also if any of the parts I have listed don't make sense please say so!

CPU : Intel Core i5 2500K 3.3GHz 6MB 4-Core S1155 Processor [ BX80623I52500K ]
MOBO : Asus Maximus IV Gene-Z Gen3 Z68 S1155 mATX Mainboard
Cooling : Coolermaster Hyper 212 Plus Universal CPU Cooler
HD : Seagate 7200.12 500GB 7200RPM 16MB 3.5" SATA3 Hard Drive
GPU : eVGA GF GTX570 1.2GB GDDR5 PCI-E Video Card
Memory: ??? 8 GB
Case : ???
PSU : ???

Build Link:

http://www.shoprbc.com/ca/shop/product_details.php?coid=16230406

 

[g-unit1111]

Here you go:

Case: Fractal Design Arc MINI - $99.99
PSU: Corsair TX750 V2 - $109.99
RAM: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB 1600MHz 1.5V - $44.99

 

[kcsmacker]

If you want an ATX case this one would work well for lan.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129093

Motherboard to go with i5 (ATX)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157271

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131790

 

[g-unit1111]

If you want an ATX case this one would work well for lan.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129093

Motherboard to go with i5 (ATX)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157271

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131790

OP wanted a portable solution - the Lanboy Air is a huge case, it won't work for this build.

 

[samuelspark]

PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182200&Tpk=rg630
RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231416
Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119196&Tpk=storm%20scout
The case has a handle and has pretty good portability for a desktop.

 

[kcsmacker]

OP wanted a portable solution - the Lanboy Air is a huge case, it won't work for this build.

It is build well, has handles and is not to heavy. I think its plenty Portable with easy to use handles. He was "leaning toward" a micro atx but said if there was a atx solution we suggested we would hear it out. I carry my ATX mid case everywhere without handles and am just fine.

 

[kcsmacker]

PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182200&Tpk=rg630
RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231416
Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119196&Tpk=storm%20scout
The case has a handle and has pretty good portability for a desktop.

That Case would be very nice too for an ATX solution

 

[bigbythewolf]

Really appreciate the replies. The COOLER MASTER Storm Scout does look great. If I did go with this solution would it be better to get an atx motherboard?

The Fractal Design Arc MINI also looks great.

As for RAM and PSU I will probably go with what g-unit1111 recommended.

 

[samuelspark]

Really appreciate the replies. The COOLER MASTER Storm Scout does look great. If I did go with this solution would it be better to get an atx motherboard?

The Fractal Design Arc MINI also looks great.

As for RAM and PSU I will probably go with what g-unit1111 recommended.

Don't need to. A bigger motherboard just has more features. Your call.

 

[grumbledook]

Here's a cube one that should be fine for lan parties
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133187&Tpk=armor a30

Or would you want something more "minimalistic" in the looks?

 

[ram1009]

Any case can be made instantly portable by screwing a handle (bought from Home Depot) to the top. Cost, about $5.

 

[the_creed4]

lol lan builds are awesome, i would definatly keep it micro atx, I used to travel around the state going to LAN parties with my old build,it was lightweight,small, and portable, keep it micro atx, i have a mid tower now,and it's a b%#ch to carry around. I would go with the nzxt vulcan. it's micro atx and it has a sturdy handle.

Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146065&Tpk=nzxt%20vulcan
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