Recommend a mini itx motherboard

[junialum]

Hi all,

I might be finally upgrading from my i7 920 system. I am thinking of moving to a mini itx build but I don't know what motherboard to choose. I am looking for stability / good build quality. I do not plan to overclock. I do not need onboard wifi. Budget wise, I'm ok with the price range of all mini itx boards.

Here are some parts which I would like to go into the new system. Do jump in if I could be choosing better parts.

i7 4771 or 4770
H100i cooler
Motherboard (pls recommend!)
2x8 GB ram
Seasonic 760W PSU
Corsair 250D casing
GTX 670 (reuse)
840 Pro 512GB / 2x 2TB Hdd (reuse)

Thanks!

(ps: if you want to take over my i7 920 + MSI X58 Pro - pm me. Willing to let go at good price)

 

[shadow84]

Not gonna OC, for what get h100i.

If nt doing intensive rendering stuff, no need i7.

Dun need 760w. 600-650w is more than enough.

U really need 512gb ssd? Even so, dun need go for samsung pro. Cant feel the diff. Samsung evo or m500 will do.

Almost all itx comes with wifi adaptor. But up to u to decide if u wanna use or not.

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Not gonna OC, for what get h100i.

If nt doing intensive rendering stuff, no need i7.

Dun need 760w. 600-650w is more than enough.

U really need 512gb ssd? Even so, dun need go for samsung pro. Cant feel the diff. Samsung evo or m500 will do.

Almost all itx comes with wifi adaptor. But up to u to decide if u wanna use or not.

Contrary to beliefs, only some mITX motherboards offers in built wifi on board than many. I would only say most Zotac ones have it.

 

[MoneyFace =p]

ASUS H81I PLUS ok?

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Asus Maximus VI Impact. Hands down the best option.. everything fits perfectly, aesthetically pleasing, performance to match. let me know if you wanna view some images of the 250D rig
Have a 250D rig on the other side.
Specs:Case - Corsair 250D
Motherboard - Asus Maximus VI Impact
CPU - Intel Core i7-4771
CPU Cooler - Corsair H100i
RAM - Corsair Dominator Platinum 1866Mhz 8GB x2 (16GB) *upgrading to 2800Mhz*
GPU - Asus ROG Poseidon Platinum GTX 780
PSU - Corsair AX860

This surely doesn't goes in line with his virtue of being prudence....

And it also doesn't answer his requirements either...

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Hi all,

I might be finally upgrading from my i7 920 system. I am thinking of moving to a mini itx build but I don't know what motherboard to choose. I am looking for stability / good build quality. I do not plan to overclock. I do not need onboard wifi. Budget wise, I'm ok with the price range of all mini itx boards.

Here are some parts which I would like to go into the new system. Do jump in if I could be choosing better parts.

i7 4771 or 4770
H100i cooler
Motherboard (pls recommend!)
2x8 GB ram
Seasonic 760W PSU
Corsair 250D casing
GTX 670 (reuse)
840 Pro 512GB / 2x 2TB Hdd (reuse)

Thanks!

(ps: if you want to take over my i7 920 + MSI X58 Pro - pm me. Willing to let go at good price)

Anyway what's the new system for?

 

[shadow84]

Asus Maximus VI Impact. Hands down the best option.. everything fits perfectly, aesthetically pleasing, performance to match. let me know if you wanna view some images of the 250D rig
Have a 250D rig on the other side.
Specs:Case - Corsair 250D
Motherboard - Asus Maximus VI Impact
CPU - Intel Core i7-4771
CPU Cooler - Corsair H100i
RAM - Corsair Dominator Platinum 1866Mhz 8GB x2 (16GB) *upgrading to 2800Mhz*
GPU - Asus ROG Poseidon Platinum GTX 780
PSU - Corsair AX860

This is just your dream rig instead of what TS wants... And not even the best yet.

No i7-4960x + ASUS RIVE no talk. Maximus VI impact or formula is small talk only.

 

[Assault]

i7-4771 + Maximus VI Impact and H100i for what? can't overclock man, waste money!!

 

[shadow84]

Lol, Why geforce removed all his posts? Guilty conscience?

 

[junialum]

Thanks for the replies.

Not gonna OC, for what get h100i.

If nt doing intensive rendering stuff, no need i7.

Dun need 760w. 600-650w is more than enough.

U really need 512gb ssd? Even so, dun need go for samsung pro. Cant feel the diff. Samsung evo or m500 will do.

Almost all itx comes with wifi adaptor. But up to u to decide if u wanna use or not.

I do some heavy work on Photoshop, Illustrator and Premier.
Regarding the 512GB 840 Pro, I already have it, which is why I placed the tag (reuse) next to it. You can see my current system specs on the right.

Anyway what's the new system for?

System is for some production work and gaming - more of the D3, WoW, TF2 types instead of the heavier BF4, COD types.

i7-4771 + Maximus VI Impact and H100i for what? can't overclock man, waste money!!

Good point. I just wanted a cooler that keeps the chip really cool. What cooler should I go for?

Keep the suggestions coming. I need to get this built pretty soon.

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Good point. I just wanted a cooler that keeps the chip really cool. What cooler should I go for?.

You should delid the CPU instead of committing on external cooling solution to really eradicate the heat issue.

 

[devilwahaha]

Thanks for the replies.



I do some heavy work on Photoshop, Illustrator and Premier.
Regarding the 512GB 840 Pro, I already have it, which is why I placed the tag (reuse) next to it. You can see my current system specs on the right.



System is for some production work and gaming - more of the D3, WoW, TF2 types instead of the heavier BF4, COD types.



Good point. I just wanted a cooler that keeps the chip really cool. What cooler should I go for?

Keep the suggestions coming. I need to get this built pretty soon.

Get h220 and WC both cpu and gpu

 

[shadow84]

I though your reuse is for the HDD nia.

Your chip wun be that hot. But since u want a cooler, can try CM 212x. Should be good enough le. No need go for 240mm AIO rad... Way too overkill.

 

[Assault]

If you're running a non-K chip and not overclocking, can just get a good aircooler, for better acoustics (stock cooler has a rather shrill sound when operating especially under load) - any aftermarket cooler will be able to do the job for a non-overclocked chip (even stock cooler works perfectly fine, too!). Can't really go wrong with brands like Coolermaster, Noctua or Zalman but don't really need to buy the high-end models since you're not overclocking!

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Since you already have your Palit JetStream GPU, go for full gold glory!

CPU+MB: Intel Core i7-4770 + ASUS H81I-PLUS @ $474
PSU: Super Flower Golden Green 500W [80 Plus Gold] @ $88
CASE: Corsair Obsidian 250D @ $139

And recycle your DDR3 RAM, GPU, SSD, HDD and ODD!

 

[Assault]

He's got a Seasonic 760W that's better than this Super Flower, I very much doubt he needs to buy another PSU!

 

[MoneyFace =p]

He's got a Seasonic 760W that's better than this Super Flower, I very much doubt he needs to buy another PSU!

There is no 'reuse' tag on the Seasonic PSU, and his current rig profile still states AeroCool PSU, so he probably mean he wants to buy that.

 

[Assault]

oh damn that's right, paiseh shoot bird! Yes in that case a 500W will be enough for a rig like this, no need to go for 700+W!

 

[junialum]

Thanks for the advice everyone!