Want to make pc into smaller form factor

[nicholasmita]

Hey,

I already have an ATX build but i'm planning on changing it into a smaller form factor like mini itx or micro itx since i will be going overseas in december, but the problem i have is that i don't really i want to buy another lga 1150 motherboard since the newer cpus are using lga 1151, and also although i will buy one if i have to. I would get a smaller form factor case as well. What do think i should do? Any suggestions would be really helpful. Thanks!

Note: i only want to change the motherboard and case. Im keeping the rest of the parts, my point is only to change my current build into a smaller form factor.

Specs:
i7 4790
16gb DDR3 RAM
R9 280x
H97 Gaming-3 motherboard

 

[Supahos]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($294.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H110I Pro Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($74.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB SC GAMING Video Card ($259.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define Nano S Mini ITX Desktop Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $819.44
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-05 08:40 EDT-0400 what it'll cost ya to upgrade platforms and go small... Only need case, board and gpu just to go small

 

[nicholasmita]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($294.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H110I Pro Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($74.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB SC GAMING Video Card ($259.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define Nano S Mini ITX Desktop Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $819.44
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-05 08:40 EDT-0400 what it'll cost ya to upgrade platforms and go small... Only need case, board and gpu just to go small

Sorry, i think you misunderstood the question. I've updated the question. Thanks!

 

[bignastyid]

If you want a socket 1151 motherboard you will also have to swap out atleast the cpu(socket 1150 cpu will not work in a socket 1151 motherboard) and with a Skylake CPU you are not really going to want to use DDR3.

 

[nicholasmita]

If you want a socket 1151 motherboard you will also have to swap out atleast the cpu(socket 1150 cpu will not work in a socket 1151 motherboard) and with a Skylake CPU you are not really going to want to use DDR3.

Thats what im saying, i want to keep all my parts, do you recommend me just buying a cheap mini its lga 1150 board?

 

[Supahos]

No you misunderstood, to get an 1151 board you need an 1151 cpu, which means ddr4, and it's likely your gpu won't fit in an itx case... Soooo id just buy an itx h97 board, and a new gpu and be on my way if I were in your shoes

 

[Chugalug_]

On a reasonable budget, here's what I recommend.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H81N Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($67.99 @ Directron)
Case: Fractal Design Node 304 Mini ITX Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $147.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-05 09:05 EDT-0400

 

[nicholasmita]

No you misunderstood, to get an 1151 board you need an 1151 cpu, which means ddr4, and it's likely your gpu won't fit in an itx case... Soooo id just buy an itx h97 board, and a new gpu and be on my way if I were in your shoes

no, i dont want an 1151 motherboard.

 

[Supahos]

Which brings the rest of my post into play, also if you have an OEM copy of windows you'll need a new copy of windows since you're changing boards

 

[nicholasmita]

On a reasonable budget, here's what I recommend.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H81N Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($67.99 @ Directron)
Case: Fractal Design Node 304 Mini ITX Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $147.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-05 09:05 EDT-0400

Thanks! this looks decent

 

[nicholasmita]

Which brings the rest of my post into play, also if you have an OEM copy of windows you'll need a new copy of windows since you're changing boards

Yeah i do. Thanks!

 

[Chugalug_]

I was originally going to go for a really slim (modem sized) sort of case, but then I thought of the amount of heat your graphics card and CPU would output and height restrictions on the stock cooler and thought better of it! 😛

 

[nicholasmita]

I was originally going to go for a really slim (modem sized) sort of case, but then I thought of the amount of heat your graphics card and CPU would output and height restrictions on the stock cooler and thought better of it! 😛

true 😛 what did you end up getting?

 

[Chugalug_]

This: http://pcpartpicker.com/product/BWFPxr/fractal-design-case-fdcanode304bl
Here is the case I was originally thinking of, it would require you to buy a low profile cooler for about $30 though: http://pcpartpicker.com/product/GCfp99/silverstone-case-rvz01b

 

[nicholasmita]

This: http://pcpartpicker.com/product/BWFPxr/fractal-design-case-fdcanode304bl
Here is the case I was originally thinking of, it would require you to buy a low profile cooler for about $30 though: http://pcpartpicker.com/product/GCfp99/silverstone-case-rvz01b

The one you got is really nice.

 

[Chugalug_]

Sure is!
Fractal Design do some great cases, let me know if you have any other questions or issues by posting again on this thread or shooting me a PM.
Enjoy!

 

[nicholasmita]

Sure is!
Fractal Design do some great cases, let me know if you have any other questions or issues by posting again on this thread or shooting me a PM.
Enjoy!

will do. Thanks!