Recommendation for Mini-ITX setup

[koroshiya8]

Waaaah u use 42" tv to play games ?? ****************** ive tried using 32" tv to play games i almost vomit coz headache..so its better to get a monitor with ips panel

i'll be using it as a part-time PC-Console kind of treatment and will be sitting pretty far away as per normal television viewing.

CPU+MB: Intel Core i3-4150 + ASUS H81I-PLUS @ $237
RAM: Crucial DDR3-1600 CL11 8GB @ $59
GPU: Sapphire R7-260X 2GB @ $115* (Lazada Singapore)
SSD: Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250GB @ $162
PSU: Seasonic S12G 450W [80 Plus Gold] @ $85
CASE: Jonsbo V3+ [Black] @ $79
Mere 10.1 litres, or 5x Mac Mini stacked up.
OS: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit Product Key [OEM] @ $33 (G2A)

Total: $770

Buy others from Tradepac, #05-18. Haggle for discounts!

*Price after Lazada App MasterCard Monday 15% discount [Capped at $30]

http://forums.vr-zone.com/hardware-depot/2738831-mini-review-jonsbo-v3-itx-case.html

http://www.techspot.com/review/783-geforce-gtx-750-ti-vs-radeon-r7-265/page5.html

Plus USD too high.....

Thanks Sir.. even got hyperlink somemore ! BTW ya USD is very pain now.. i think 1.4 and above liao

Hi threadstarter, SG13 is good if since it can fit most standard-size stuff and a decent graphics card, but take note:

The maximum PSU depth according to Silverstone is 15cm, but it is really tight during assembly plus need to make sure the cables won't get blocked. And if you use a 3.5" HDD, try to find the thinner 1TB HDD if possible, the 'full-height' ones can block the 15cm depth PSU. Or you can get a 14cm depth PSU instead.

Modular PSU highly recommended because there is not much space within the case for cables, here is an Antec Truepower New which is semi-modular but lots of leftover cable length.

According to specs this casing can fit pretty long graphics cards. But that's just the theory. Installation gets more difficult with bigger cards. This is how it fits a HD7850 PCS+.

It looks like it has a lot of free space left, but is actually quite challenging because of all the cables blocking. Notice the 3.5" HDD cables sharing the same area as the PCI-E power. A longer graphics card will compete with the 3.5" HDD cables.

If you want longer cards, you will have to connect the power cables before moving the card into the chassis, but that also has issues because it is already difficult to move the card into the chassis if the heatsink is big. The heatpipes on the HD7850 PCS+ can block the way for example. So choose a card that isn't too tall.

Thanks.. i also worried about cabling but for 520w i think hard to find modular unless pay more? For GPU i think 750ti is really good and compact plus no need additional power... looks like a neat solution

This review has a rather large GPU and just about fit..

 

[MoneyFace =p]

R7-260X is cheaper for the time being...

 

[koroshiya8]

R7-260X is cheaper for the time being...

Got comparison. I'm fine with both camps for this setup

 

[Jian19]

750ti gives more juice

ez gaming

 

[MoneyFace =p]

750ti gives more juice

ez gaming

Across the board R7-260X edge out GTX 750 Ti at $80 cheaper.

Plus, noticeably better madVR video rendering...

 

[koroshiya8]

Across the board R7-260X edge out GTX 750 Ti at $80 cheaper.

Plus, noticeably better madVR video rendering...

The price difference may be too much to be ignored LOL... but i hope to get everything from Tradepac rather than only this one from lazada..

 

[MoneyFace =p]

The price difference may be too much to be ignored LOL... but i hope to get everything from Tradepac rather than only this one from lazada..

This one is one-off promo from Convergent for SG50, nothing can beat its performance for its price now already. Just 1 item from Lazada not that troublesome right?

 

[koroshiya8]

This one is one-off promo from Convergent for SG50, nothing can beat its performance for its price now already. Just 1 item from Lazada not that troublesome right?

Absolutely.. hooted liao
Such a decent card for close to just $100.. cannot hiam liao.

Thanks Jian19 for the suggestion too just that the savings too good to ignore.. hehe..

One item down..

 

[Jian19]

for the price really no horse run

usual is $179

 

[Ark Law]

CPU + Mobo: i5 4460 + ASUS H81I PLUS - $321
RAM: Any preferred brand 8GB valueram - $60
GPU: Purchased 260X - $115.25
SSD: Samsung 850 Evo 250GB - $162
HDD: WD Red 4TB - $229
PSU + CHA: Silverstone SFX-L SX500-LG 500W Gold + Silverstone RVZ01 ~$250 (t258jgn, this combo may be unavailable, check directly with him)
OS: Win 8.1 Pro - $33 (g2a)

Total: $1.2k all in. Get from tradepac unless otherwise said. 14litre case with housing for 13" GPU, 2x 2.5" HDD and 1x 3.5" HDD. Case can be placed horizontal or vertical

 

[MoneyFace =p]

My Jonsbo C2 just beside HiVi Swans m50w subwoofer, V3+ will be slightly smaller on all sides.

 

[psiols]

Consider this?

http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/g...g-blue-red-silver-black-@-s$35-5086309-2.html

 

[koroshiya8]

Consider this?

http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/g...g-blue-red-silver-black-@-s$35-5086309-2.html

thanks.. but only left Red and Blue.... looking at Black or silver .


btw purchased Win 8.1 from G2A liao.. 2 items down.

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Here's my Jonsbo C2 complete with 1x GT fan at the bottom: PC profile on the right >>>

 

[koroshiya8]

Wow looks quite neat... if the PSU is modular lagi better airflow, which is why i'm also thinking if i should get modular.

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Wow looks quite neat... if the PSU is modular lagi better airflow, which is why i'm also thinking if i should get modular.

At best just semi-modular will do. If using full modular PSU, 24 pin motherboard connector will be pretty big sticking on the PSU, having rather tight gap between PSU and chassis.

Should consider Seasonic G-450, semi-modular, full black modular cables, just right wattage for R7-260X system where typical max gaming system power consumption is around 220W (50% load) that offers best energy-efficiency.

 

[DawnsTear]

Reco to get Silverstone RVZ01 or FTZ01
Better air flow for ur CPU and GPU

 

[koroshiya8]

thanks for the case suggestion. i will stick to a smaller case as i also have the intention to bring it to my sibling's house during weekend ... as i mention i will try to make this a pc-console kind of usage
furthermore already hooted on the cute little r7-260x LOL.

 

[MoneyFace =p]

thanks for the case suggestion. i will stick to a smaller case as i also have the intention to bring it to my sibling's house during weekend ... as i mention i will try to make this a pc-console kind of usage
furthermore already hooted on the cute little r7-260x LOL.

If you can wait, you might want to consider this 10 litres sleek console killer:

 

[koroshiya8]

If you can wait, you might want to consider this 10 litres sleek console killer:

it looks both like a console and a bluray player