Mini ITX Build Suggestions

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Hi, guys

I've been thinking about building a mini itx system, since I really want a high performance pc that i can sit right by my flatscreen tv without it becoming an eye sore. 

This is the build i've come up with, but it's rather bad for my wallet.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2FTin

It's based on the build in here

If i'd like to just play a game, such as metro last light, on everything medium, is there any way to bring this itx cost down?

 

I don't mind something a little bigger like an mATX. I currently have an old-as-hell optiplex 745 that sits by the tv.

Optiplex 745 Small Form Factor
Dell_Optiplex_745_standing.JPG2448x3264 1.41 MB

I really don't mind it. But, i wouldn't want to get much bigger and I prefer the tower design, which is why i love the cubitek.

Any suggestions?

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Here's a start: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2FU4i

I'd toy with cpu cooler options. That dark knight exceeds the CPU cooler clearance (max 150mm for that chassis).

If you want to drop the price- i'd get a lower end psu and get a blower-style GTX 760 (open air designs are crap in itx)

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Welcome to Intel.  If you want sub-1k prices, I'd go with AMD.  For a M-ITX form factor, the 750k/760k isn't a bad option.  Austin Evans did a comparison: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIT9uLDjZcg

R9 270Xs perform pretty closely to the GTX 760.

This is viewed purely from a price-performance perspective.  My own machine is an Intel + AMD/ATI rig.

Mushkin RAM is just fine.

And already, you have a build that's a lot cheaper: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2FUaK

You could go with a cheaper power supply if you wanted as well.  But Seasonic PSUs are really nice.

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I'd like to go to the amd build, but I do monthly video editing, and the 760k is pretty slow for processing when it comes to that, so I've heard.

Does anyone have a matx build that'll look good similar to the matx form factor of the dell or just maybe a bit larger?

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My suggestion would be to go with the i5-4570 and an H87 motherboard. Performance and features are nearly the same as the 4670k + z87 mb but costs $60 less (combined). Also, you don't necessarily need an aftermarket CPU cooler unless you're planning to OC. (Are you?) That would save you another  ~$50+/-

There's an extra ~$100+/- that you could put towards a stronger GPU.