Can you tell me if this computer build will be compatible please?

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spacejamxi

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Yeah it should be. Not entirely sure where the PSU goes but if it goes in the top right corner of the case then it should fit and hopefully the 4790K works OK with the Z87 board. Apparently you may need to flash the BIOS. Is there a Z97 version of that barebones?

I've got that graphics card and it is 10" long so it might be a tight squeeze in a case like that. Can you get a proper ATX case/barebones?
 
Case & mobo: if you going for Aerocool DS cube, i don't see the point getting mitx motherboard because that case is mATX.

PSU: there is no point getting 750W. You will never SLi/ crossfire with small case. A decent 500W should be sufficient.
 
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BTW, here is what I will go for if you really want a small case for casual use and gaming. I recommend i5 over i7 as there is no benefit for using i7 on casual/ gaming

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.66 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Scythe BIG Shuriken 2 Rev. B 45.5 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.51 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($113.78 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($152.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB ITX Video Card ($229.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Silverstone SG05BB-450-USB3.0 (Black) Mini ITX Desktop Case w/450W Power Supply ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $938.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-31 10:11 EDT-0400

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.66 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Scythe BIG Shuriken 2 Rev. B 45.5 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.51 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($113.78 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($152.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Dual FTW ACX Video Card ($479.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Silverstone RVZ01B Mini ITX Desktop Case ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Silverstone Strider Gold 450W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1243.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-31 10:18 EDT-0400
 
id agree with cisco above. Only thing id personally change is the cpu cooler. If possible look at something like a h60i, h80i or h100i if you can fit them in your case. If your wanting to overclock the cpu that cpu cooler will just not do. for gaming you want ideally atleast 4.2ghz for best performance and you will struggle with the shuriken cooler or stock intel cooler.

possibly throw at 120gb SSD in there also, the performance is well worth it.
 
tylerjrb said:
id agree with cisco above. Only thing id personally change is the cpu cooler. If possible look at something like a h60i, h80i or h100i if you can fit them in your case. If your wanting to overclock the cpu that cpu cooler will just not do. for gaming you want ideally atleast 4.2ghz for best performance and you will struggle with the shuriken cooler or stock intel cooler.

possibly throw at 120gb SSD in there also, the performance is well worth it.
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The reasoning of getting Scythe BIG Shuriken 2 at #4 is due to those small case i suggesting, not on its performance.
 
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