[SOLVED] Small form factor build HELP

[MaplesGamer]

Hello I recently have been looking into building a small form factor computer over the next few months to take with me when I travel. I put together a build here: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/V49fp8
Let me know what you think.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Decent build but the SSD is very poor quality.

 

[WildCard999]

The build looks good, the only suggestion would be to swap out the GPU for the 1650 Super as it performs close to the RX 580, uses less power and less heat for a ITX build.

PCPartPicker Part List
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER 4 GB Twin Fan Video Card ($159.99 @ B&H)
Total: $159.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-01-02 09:36 EST-0500

 

[MaplesGamer]

so 1650 super 4gb and better SSD ?

 

[WildCard999]

so 1650 super 4gb and better SSD ?

Yes, the 1650S I recommended is the same price as that RX 570 but how much could you spend on the SSD?

If around $60 I'd get this.

PCPartPicker Part List
Storage: Crucial P1 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($66.95 @ Adorama)
Total: $66.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-01-02 09:54 EST-0500

 

[MaplesGamer]

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/btmn27

This is what I came up with

 

[logainofhades]

What is your system budget?

 

[WildCard999]

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/btmn27

This is what I came up with

Much better.

 

[MaplesGamer]

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/btmn27


I don’t really have a budget, but I’m aiming to spend like 700$ or so.

 

[logainofhades]

As you intend to transport this system, I would drop the aftermarket cooling, and get an R7 2700 instead, for less than the 2600 and that cooler combined. I wouldn't want to use a tower cooler, on a system that is going to be transported around a lot. The wraith coolers are pretty good. I would also get faster ram, like 3200 gskill ripjaws. SSD option is good. The intel 660p is another option. Just some suggested changes.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 2700 3.2 GHz 8-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte B450 I AORUS PRO WIFI Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($68.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Intel 660p 512 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER 4 GB Twin Fan Video Card
Case: Lian Li TU150 Mini ITX Desktop Case
Power Supply: Silverstone SFX 450 W 80+ Bronze Certified SFX Power Supply
Case Fan: Deepcool GS 120 61.93 CFM 120 mm Fan ($14.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Deepcool GS 120 61.93 CFM 120 mm Fan ($14.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $313.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-01-02 12:57 EST-0500

 

[ScrewySqrl]

for portability, why not an inexpensive gaming laptop:

 

[Vic 40]

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/btmn27


I don’t really have a budget, but I’m aiming to spend like 700$ or so.

Your own build costs more like $800 if you include the case you chose.

Just some suggested changes.

PCPartPicker Part List


Total: $313.95??
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-01-02 12:57 EST-0500

That total amount in costs is wrong.

 

[logainofhades]

Your own build costs more like $800 if you include the case you chose.




That total amount in costs is wrong.

I took their build, and just made changes to things that had prices.

Edit: I just noticed my filters were set to Amazon and newegg only. 🤦‍♂️ I haven't been on in a couple weeks.

 

[MaplesGamer]

i looked into the gaming laptops but that’s not what I’m looking for, my goal overall is to build a good machine over these next few months of 2020. So like one week imma buy the case and the next week the cpu. I’m not in a hurry to build it. But I’m choosing a small form factor build because I have the opportunity to upgrade in the future or down the line.

 

[ScrewySqrl]

Don't do that.... Well, maybe a case early, because a case is a case is a case.

But everything else? Save up and buy everything at once. Free RMAs for something dead on arrival may expire after 14 to 30 days, prices on everything generally declines over time, and so on. you're better off just saving up and buying everything at once. you'd kick yourself f you buy a GPU for $300 today, but when you buy the CPU in 3 months, its down to $250.

 

[MaplesGamer]

Facts man, thanks for the heads up! Imma just get the case, because a case is a case. I’m set in stone on the one I want. Imma just save up and get everything at once