Compact gaming desktop

[Chuckmeh]

Hello, i've created a topic few weeks back (http://forum.overclock3d.net/showthread.php?t=66473) but plans changed a little.
Budget is increased to 800 pounds ( absolute maximum, would like to spend less).
I will be getting bigger case (bitfenix prodigy m or bitfenix phenom - can take advice on that aswell).

My aim is to get smooth, quiet gameplay on 1080p.
I don't need anything except regular intestines of my desktop(i have mice and a monitor, will get a keyboard and a case) and something to get wifi (no way to get a cable to the room)

I'm stationed in Sutton, Surrey.

 

[Davva2004]

Start using http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/ as a system builder, great for finding out how much everything costs.

As a basis for you to play with, I've put together this little Micro ATX rig based on the excellent Pentium G3460 CPU with a GTX970 GPU, 16gb DDR3 memory, Bitfenix Prodigy M, a 256gb SSD for games and OS and a 1TB HDD for storage, Windows 8.1 64bit, and a PCIE wifi card for a takeaway meal over £800 - £812.23 to be exact.

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/FJDqWZ

 

[Chuckmeh]

Thanks Davva. I've put something like that together: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/h3q33C but i have no idea about Motherboards, so ive just picked something random

 

[barnsley]

As a basis for you to play with, I've put together this little Micro ATX rig based on the excellent Pentium G3460

A Pentium on a £800 budget? wut? Not worth it if you ask me. Also 16gb of ram? You've made some interesting choices



Op, are you going to be overclocking? Here is my attempt. -edit- whoops wrong psu. I've changed it.
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/c3JMmG

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor (£167.60 @ Amazon UK)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H75 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (£57.89 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£63.48 @ Ebuyer)
Memory: Kingston Fury White Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory (£59.98 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Kingston KC300 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£64.99 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Toshiba 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£49.01 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 285 2GB STRIX Video Card (£195.59 @ Aria PC)
Power Supply: be quiet! 580W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (£52.98 @ Ebuyer)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) (£72.35 @ Aria PC)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN781ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter (£7.91 @ Aria PC)
Total: £791.78

 

[Chuckmeh]

I don't need OS as i have a spare. Should i put this money toward better graphics ? I'd rather get nvidia as i have read that it runs colder and quieter?

I might OC CPU a little if its not too hard, as i've never done it.

 

[barnsley]

I don't need OS as i have a spare. Should i put this money toward better graphics ? I'd rather get nvidia as i have read that it runs colder and quieter?

Depends on the GPU and its cooler, not whether its Nvidia or AMD. By removing the os I've got a MSI GTX 970 as a different GPU and a better performing wireless adapter, although I'd reccomend getting an Ethernet over Power set instead. I've also found a bigger and better SSD.
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/bZBLf7

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor (£167.60 @ Amazon UK)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H75 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (£57.89 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£63.48 @ Ebuyer)
Memory: Kingston Fury White Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory (£59.98 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£64.98 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Toshiba 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£49.01 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card (£267.99 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: be quiet! 580W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (£52.98 @ Ebuyer)
Wireless Network Adapter: Linksys AE6000 802.11a/b/g/n/ac USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter (£27.96 @ Overclockers.co.uk)
Total: £811.87

 

[Feronix]

^No case?

I thought something along these lines. About as compact as it gets:
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/dWGJTW

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core OEM/Tray Processor (£175.93 @ Scan.co.uk)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (£54.72 @ Scan.co.uk)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard (£94.99 @ Ebuyer)
Memory: Mushkin Stealth 8GB (2 x 4GB ) DDR3-1600 Memory (£59.94 @ Aria PC)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£51.68 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£63.00 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card (£275.96 @ Scan.co.uk)
Case: Silverstone RVZ01B Mini ITX Desktop Case
Power Supply: Silverstone 450W 80+ Bronze Certified SFX Power Supply (£68.34 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £844.56
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available



This one is a bit over budget, but you should be able to find a 1TB Caviar Blue for a good bit cheaper than the £60 they list it for. Also, if you're not sure about overclocking anyway, you can get away with an H97n-WiFi, slightly lower end (locked) i5 and you won't need the watercooling AIO.

 

[Chuckmeh]

Barnsley: I know i must be getting annoying slowly but id rather stick with one or 2 sellers. It already is over 800 i cant exceed.(Aria will charge some additional shipping, dont know about ebuyer and overclokers) What about Thermalright HR-02 Rev. ? I had it in my last desktop and it was fine (i didnt Oc it tho).

Feronix: No case on that budget because my better half want to buy me one as a gift

 

[barnsley]

Barnsley: I know i must be getting annoying slowly but id rather stick with one or 2 sellers. It already is over 800 i cant exceed.(Aria will charge some additional shipping, dont know about ebuyer and overclokers) What about Thermalright HR-02 Rev. ? I had it in my last desktop and it was fine (i didnt Oc it tho).

It'd be fine and you'll waste money by doing that. Its not worth it trust me

 

[Chuckmeh]

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor (£167.60 @ Amazon UK)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H75 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (£57.89 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£63.48 @ Ebuyer)
Memory: Kingston Fury White Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory (£59.98 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£64.98 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Toshiba 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£49.01 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card (£267.99 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: be quiet! 580W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (£52.98 @ Ebuyer)
Wireless Network Adapter: Linksys AE6000 802.11a/b/g/n/ac USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter (£27.96 @ Overclockers.co.uk)
Total: £811.87

Ok. MOBO and PSU are out of stock on ebuyer and more expensive elsewhere so i need something different. Any suggestions ?
Also i want to buy Corsair K70 RGB but can't find it anywhere except Overclockers and there it says pre-order, any idea when it will be released ?

 

[barnsley]

For the motherboard how about a Gigabyte Z97M-DS3H and a Corsair CSM 550w?

 

[Chuckmeh]

what do you think about poweradaptor instead of a wifi dongle ?

 

[Feronix]

what do you think about poweradaptor instead of a wifi dongle ?

Yes.

Yes yes yes.

 

[Chuckmeh]

Ok i bought powerline adapter and http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/VDNxWZ. Now will wait few days for it to get to me, build it and then wait some more untill Corsair K70 RGB gets available.

Thank you guys very much. Will post when its all built.