mITX gaming rig setup advise.

[anonym]

Looking to build a mITX pc using a FT-03 mini case for gaming purposes.

Not planning to upgrade further or overclock. Hope that this can last for the next 3-4years.

With a budget of 1.8k-2k, what should I look for and any recommendations? Only need the CPU. Thanks!

 

[royfrosty]

MSI B85i ITX + i5-4570 ~ $359
Corsair Vengeance 1600mhz 2x4gb kit Low Profile ~ $113
WD Blue 1tb ~ $67
Crucial MX100 256gb ~ $161
MSI GTX780 3gb Twin Frozr ~ $709
Superflower HX600 600w 80+ Gold Semi Modular PSU ~ $108
Corsair Obsidian 250D ~ $129
Samsung DVD Drive ~ $21
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit OEM ~ $110

Total ~ $1777. Buy at tradepac. DIY

 

[delson_tan]

FT-03 mini has gfx size limitation of 10 inches. The max probably is a GTX 770.

The rest you can take reference from royfrosty.

 

[micheloving]

MSI B85i ITX + i5-4570 ~ $359
Corsair Vengeance 1600mhz 2x4gb kit Low Profile ~ $113
WD Blue 1tb ~ $67
Crucial MX100 256gb ~ $161
MSI GTX780 3gb Twin Frozr ~ $709
Superflower HX600 600w 80+ Gold Semi Modular PSU ~ $108
Corsair Obsidian 250D ~ $129
Samsung DVD Drive ~ $21
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit OEM ~ $110

Total ~ $1777. Buy at tradepac. DIY

Why not samsung evo 250gb ssd?Its like much better than mx100 with its easy magican ssd software.
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