I'm building a new rig and I'd like to go SFF. I'm tired of the big ass cases.
1. What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming, Photoshop (or other intensive programs), Web browsing, strictly HTPC/Playback, etc.
Gaming/Streaming
2. Will you be overclocking? (If so, are you looking to watercool?)
Probably overclocking at some point. I like AIO liquid coolers for aesthetic purposes these days.
3. What's your budget? $1000-1500
4. Where do you live? No good stores nearby. Probably buy most on Amazon with prime and 10% off with my CC promo.
5. What exact parts do you need for that budget?
I want to get a 6600k-7700k range processor. The biggest concern is getting a nice case that's going to fit everything. I need help picking RAM/MOBO/GPU to go with it. I've never really had to worry about stuff fitting when doing a build before.
I do need all parts:
Case (Think I'm going to go Corsair Carbide Air 240 as I had the 540 which I loved)
CPU (7700k)
RAM
MOBO
GPU (1080)
SSD
PSU
6. If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing?
I have a Monitor and Mouse I'll be using. Don't really need suggestions on accessories. I'm just not familiar with SFF hardware.
7. What specific features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Thunderbolt? Crossfire or SLI support? How many USB 3.0 and SATA 6Gb/s? etc.
Not really needing any crazy features. Need USB for mouse, keyboard, mic, etc. Probably 5 USB. WiFi is always nice to have.
8. What resolution output do you need?
1440p with a second monitor eventually
9. Does this system need to fit into a particular space and do you need an optical drive?
No particular place to put it. No optical drive needed.
10. How comfortable are you with custom case design/modification and electrical wiring?
Not very. I'd rather not mod a case.
11. How important is the noise/silence of this sytem?
Don't care
12. How mobile does this system need to be?
Doesn't need to be particularly mobile. I just want a nice small footprint system that looks nice and clean.
13. Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If yes, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit?
I'll get a Windows 10 key.
14. When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
Immediately
1. What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming, Photoshop (or other intensive programs), Web browsing, strictly HTPC/Playback, etc.
Gaming/Streaming
2. Will you be overclocking? (If so, are you looking to watercool?)
Probably overclocking at some point. I like AIO liquid coolers for aesthetic purposes these days.
3. What's your budget? $1000-1500
4. Where do you live? No good stores nearby. Probably buy most on Amazon with prime and 10% off with my CC promo.
5. What exact parts do you need for that budget?
I want to get a 6600k-7700k range processor. The biggest concern is getting a nice case that's going to fit everything. I need help picking RAM/MOBO/GPU to go with it. I've never really had to worry about stuff fitting when doing a build before.
I do need all parts:
Case (Think I'm going to go Corsair Carbide Air 240 as I had the 540 which I loved)
CPU (7700k)
RAM
MOBO
GPU (1080)
SSD
PSU
6. If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing?
I have a Monitor and Mouse I'll be using. Don't really need suggestions on accessories. I'm just not familiar with SFF hardware.
7. What specific features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Thunderbolt? Crossfire or SLI support? How many USB 3.0 and SATA 6Gb/s? etc.
Not really needing any crazy features. Need USB for mouse, keyboard, mic, etc. Probably 5 USB. WiFi is always nice to have.
8. What resolution output do you need?
1440p with a second monitor eventually
9. Does this system need to fit into a particular space and do you need an optical drive?
No particular place to put it. No optical drive needed.
10. How comfortable are you with custom case design/modification and electrical wiring?
Not very. I'd rather not mod a case.
11. How important is the noise/silence of this sytem?
Don't care
12. How mobile does this system need to be?
Doesn't need to be particularly mobile. I just want a nice small footprint system that looks nice and clean.
13. Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If yes, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit?
I'll get a Windows 10 key.
14. When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
Immediately
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