Mini PC Christmas build
###Build Help/Ready:
What is your intended use for this build? The more details the better.
Gaming and maybe some editing
If gaming, what kind of performance are you looking for? (Screen resolution, framerate, game settings)
I'm looking for 1080p resolution I could also do 1440p resolution if there is a 24 inch gaming monitor that won't break the bank.
What is your budget (ballpark is okay)?
$2200 but I'm looking to lower that a bit.
In what country are you purchasing your parts?
USA otherwise I'm open to other countries if the price is right.
Post a draft of your potential build here (specific parts please). Consider formatting your parts list. Don't ask to be spoonfed a build (read the rules!).
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor | $404.00 @ B&H |
| CPU Cooler | Corsair - H100i v2 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler | $107.99 @ Amazon |
| Motherboard | Asus - ROG Strix Z370-I Gaming Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard | $179.18 @ B&H |
| Memory | G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3200 Memory | $369.99 @ Newegg |
| Video Card | Asus - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB TURBO Video Card | $529.89 @ B&H |
| Case | Corsair - 250D Mini ITX Tower Case | $74.89 @ Amazon |
| Power Supply | Corsair - RMx 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply | $85.98 @ Newegg |
| Optical Drive | Asus - DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer | $18.88 @ OutletPC |
| Monitor | BenQ - GL2460HM 24.0" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor | $129.00 @ Amazon |
| Keyboard | Topre - Type Heaven Wired Standard Keyboard | $166.86 @ Newegg Marketplace |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $2086.66 | |
| Mail-in rebates | -$20.00 | |
| Total | $2066.66 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-12-16 16:42 EST-0500 |
So I am looking for to make a small but powerful PC. I currently have an ASUS G75V but it is getting there in years and as a result I would like to update it with a desktop that I can use. If there are better alternatives for the parts I have above, I am open to it. I have the OS and SSD so that is why they aren't in the list.
I am also open to other components that can lower the price point. The intel core I7-8700K and the NVIDIA GTX 1080 8 GB are mandatory. So the rest I'm open to change. I want to at least have this last me for 5+ years.
Posted Dec 16, 2017, 9:54 PM UTC
Why not go for 16GB of ram and a nicer monitor? This build would be much better complimented by a 1440p monitor.
Do you mean why not downgrade to 16gb of RAM or go for a nicer monitor? The build says 32GB of RAM.
But as for a nicer monitor I'll think on that. Is the rest of the build alright though?
I mean that you could downgrade to 16GB of ram and use the saved money for a 1440p monitor. I think that the rest of the build is pretty nice. Definitely won't need to upgrade for a long time.
Alright thanks for the feedback.