Need help building a Mini-ITX gaming pc

[spArk84]

Hi experts i need some help to build a gaming mini-ITX desktop due to very limited space. Purpose of the desktop is for some light gaming like DOTA 2, watching movies etc. My budget is around 1.2k-1.5k. Would require OS, Monitor, Wireless keyboard and mouse as well as speakers.

Thanks !

 

[spArk84]

Oh forgot to mention i need SSD too

 

[FlyingNuggets]

Hi experts i need some help to build a gaming mini-ITX desktop due to very limited space. Purpose of the desktop is for some light gaming like DOTA 2, watching movies etc. My budget is around 1.2k-1.5k. Would require OS, Monitor, Wireless keyboard and mouse as well as speakers.

Thanks !

Well im quite new to this forum and dont know SLS quite well But i know some specs

i5-4460 + asrock b85
Kingston 8gb 1600mhz
Zotac gtx750 1gb
Crucial 256gb SSD
WD purple 1tb
500w PSU
Casing is up to you to find around and see which one you will like.. but idk the pricing of this specs but i think its less than 1 k

 

[spArk84]

Thanks for ur recommendation bro.

 

[Alternative X]

Intel Build

CPU+ Mobo: ASROCK H81M-ITX+ i3 4150 (257)
RAM:G.SKILL PC 12800/1600MHZ DDR3 CL11 VALUE RAM (4GBX2) (102)
GPU:LEADTEK GTX 750 2GB O.C (199)
SSD:CRUCIAL MX100 128GB (115)
HDD:TOSHIBA 1TB (71)
DVD-RW:SAMSUNG 24X DVD-RW (25)
PSU:Termaltake SMART SE 530W 87% MODULAR (75)
Case: C.M 110 M-ITX (75)
OS:WINDOWS 7 HOME PREM (120)
Monitor:AOC 23" e2370Sh (229)
Speaker: CREATIVE SBS 220 (29)
KB+Mouse:LOGITECH MK270 (49)

Total cost: $1346

AMD Build

CPU+ Mobo: MSI FM2A75IA-E53+ A10-6800K (308)
RAM:G.SKILL RIPJAWS-X 1866MHZ (4GBx2pcs) CL9 (119)
SSD:CRUCIAL MX100 128GB (115)
HDD:TOSHIBA 1TB (71)
DVD-RW:SAMSUNG 24X DVD-RW (25)
PSU:Termaltake SMART SE 530W 87% MODULAR (75)
Case: C.M 110 M-ITX (75)
OS:WINDOWS 7 HOME PREM (120)
Monitor:AOC 23" e2370Sh (229)
Speaker: CREATIVE SBS 220 (29)
KB+Mouse:LOGITECH MK270 (49)

Total cost: $1215

Buy at PC Themes, #04-15, and ask for discounts. DIY yourself. If you can't into DIY, go to PC Care & Solution at #02-32 and ask Nigel to help you assemble.

 

[spArk84]

hi bro thanks for ur suggestion.
i'll probably drop by pcthemes later. who do i look for over there?
btw is i3 sufficient or shd i go for i5? i dont plan to overclock but would want to play dota 2 at max settings.

 

[Felfirez]

hi bro thanks for ur suggestion.
i'll probably drop by pcthemes later. who do i look for over there?
btw is i3 sufficient or shd i go for i5? i dont plan to overclock but would want to play dota 2 at max settings.

Results: CPU Benchmarks - Dota 2 Performance, Benchmarked

Benchmark for dota2. See that i5 and i3 performance is the same. You can upgrade and if you want to, upgrade both CPU and GPU. An i5 4440 and amd r9 280x.

 

[shadow84]

760 more than enough for Dota2 liao and some other games.... No need go any higher than this.

 

[Felfirez]

760 more than enough for Dota2 liao and some other games.... No need go any higher than this.

Since he's recommended a 750ti, might as well jump 2 levels will still meet his 1.5k budget

 

[shadow84]

Since he's recommended a 750ti, might as well jump 2 levels will still meet his 1.5k budget

He give 1.5k, doesnt mean die die must meet it.. If 1.2k can settle his needs, then why not? For what spend extra $200-300 more just to get something overkilled for his games and to meet his max budget. Unless he wants to play AAA games...

At most go get better speakers, like Swans m10 or $100 Mech KB. Can get bigger ssd as well..

 

[Felfirez]

He give 1.5k, doesnt mean die die must meet it.. If 1.2k can settle his needs, then why not? For what spend extra $200-300 more just to get something overkilled for his games and to meet his max budget. Unless he wants to play AAA games...

At most go get better speakers, like Swans m10 or $100 Mech KB. Can get bigger ssd as well..

For most cases I see they have the new stuffs then want to try the other games. Then disappointed. Kb and speakers are subjective matters. And yes a bigger SSD is a good reco too.

 

[shadow84]

For most cases I see they have the new stuffs then want to try the other games. Then disappointed. Kb and speakers are subjective matters. And yes a bigger SSD is a good reco too.

There are some ppl who still like Dota2 and dun wanna plae BF4, watch dogs de... All depends on TS. If he wan tackle new gen games, 280x would be good. If he wanna stick to last last last gen games, den 750ti or max 760 will do.

 

[Felfirez]

There are some ppl who still like Dota2 and dun wanna plae BF4, watch dogs de... All depends on TS. If he wan tackle new gen games, 280x would be good. If he wanna stick to last last last gen games, den 750ti or max 760 will do.

Yup agreed much. Actually don't spend on gpu if sticking to just dota2 and LOL. A bigger ssd is more recommended.