Using the absolute best components available today, the build goal here is to:
[Priority 1]
* Make the Quietest Possible Mini-ITX SFF PC that Can
* Perfom (with respect to speed) Equal to or Better Than the Performance Associated with a Rig Containing the Following Only-for-Reference Components.
The following components are provided for reference purposes only:
* Motherboard = Any Mini-ITX Z170 Board Capable of 32 GB RAM (any RAM type)
* CPU = Intel i7-6700K Skylake Quad-Core 4 GHz (Faster is Better)
* Video Card = GeForce GTX 970 Mini ITX (Faster is Better)
* Storage = Only 500 GB Total Needed, Can be Two 256GB Drives (M.2 Speed or Better)
* Case = Any Mini-ITX Case with 2 Front USB (Smaller is Better)
* USB Ports = USB 3.0 or Better (3.1 would be Better)
* Power Supply = Preferably Modular and as Dependable as Possible
* Optical Drive = Blue-ray/DVD/CD (the Faster the Better)
Note that; for example, a different (equally fast or faster) graphics card will likely be substantially more quiet in the rig that satisfies this build. The components listed here are provided for speed and size references only.
Satisfying this build requires a mini-ITX size limitation (e.g., no ATX size cases), a minimum performance limitation (as suggested by the reference components), and a maximum sound level limitation (i.e., as quiet as technologically possible today).
[Priority 2]
This priority entails a total budget of $1,900 which includes taxes and freight.
The keyboard, mouse, speakers, and monitor are not included in this budget.
This priority in less important than Priority 1 (above).
This computer will be used extensively for Photoshop work, gaming, and video editing work - all three equally seriously. This computer must be as quiet as technologically possible today for a SFF size capable of the speed indicated by the reference components. It is understood that these priorities generally clash (quiet, fast, small) - this build will seek to produce the best that can be made today, given the stated criteria.
Thank you for your thoughtful build suggestions and comments toward accomplishing this endeavor.
[Priority 1]
* Make the Quietest Possible Mini-ITX SFF PC that Can
* Perfom (with respect to speed) Equal to or Better Than the Performance Associated with a Rig Containing the Following Only-for-Reference Components.
The following components are provided for reference purposes only:
* Motherboard = Any Mini-ITX Z170 Board Capable of 32 GB RAM (any RAM type)
* CPU = Intel i7-6700K Skylake Quad-Core 4 GHz (Faster is Better)
* Video Card = GeForce GTX 970 Mini ITX (Faster is Better)
* Storage = Only 500 GB Total Needed, Can be Two 256GB Drives (M.2 Speed or Better)
* Case = Any Mini-ITX Case with 2 Front USB (Smaller is Better)
* USB Ports = USB 3.0 or Better (3.1 would be Better)
* Power Supply = Preferably Modular and as Dependable as Possible
* Optical Drive = Blue-ray/DVD/CD (the Faster the Better)
Note that; for example, a different (equally fast or faster) graphics card will likely be substantially more quiet in the rig that satisfies this build. The components listed here are provided for speed and size references only.
Satisfying this build requires a mini-ITX size limitation (e.g., no ATX size cases), a minimum performance limitation (as suggested by the reference components), and a maximum sound level limitation (i.e., as quiet as technologically possible today).
[Priority 2]
This priority entails a total budget of $1,900 which includes taxes and freight.
The keyboard, mouse, speakers, and monitor are not included in this budget.
This priority in less important than Priority 1 (above).
This computer will be used extensively for Photoshop work, gaming, and video editing work - all three equally seriously. This computer must be as quiet as technologically possible today for a SFF size capable of the speed indicated by the reference components. It is understood that these priorities generally clash (quiet, fast, small) - this build will seek to produce the best that can be made today, given the stated criteria.
Thank you for your thoughtful build suggestions and comments toward accomplishing this endeavor.