[UPDATED] PC Gaming Build, round number 2

All I can say is if you're really gonna go through with a microATX, be sure you can fit everything.

I was honestly considering something like this and upgrading the power supply manually.

EDIT: Going by your specs I'm curious how you've got so little ram, harddrive space and processing power for that price? o.o

EDIT 2: Ah nvm GTX 980. I'd probably recommend downgrading the graphics card a little (GTX 970, HERESY I know but better bang for you buck) to get more RAM and a better CPU.

this thread interests me because i'm trying to buy the smallest gaming desktop for casual and comp csgo (as cheap as possible)
tried a mini itx build on pcpartpicker and got something like 250$ but in pcpartpicker spain a similar build got almost 100€ above the price in dollars using the cheapest parts

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You want an MSI graphics card. Purely because they're generally a bit shorter than the reference design.

Do you need a 250GB SSD?

I would pick a 850 EVO SSD or a Crucial MX100. 840 might still have that weird firmware issue after all...
Have a 840 EVO myself...

I recommed you to wait some weeks for AMD to release their new GPU´s, those benchmarks(they are not oficial) shows very very interesting things, especially comparing them against the 980 and 970. Inb4 a fanboy comes with the argument about heat and power consumption, yes, AMD is heater( problem solved with aftermarket coolers) and consumes more power, I can't deny that, but in regard of power consumption, its just a few bucks per year of difference compared to nvidia, you spent more money in Doritos and Mountain Dew.

That's a pretty expensive build!

Why not get a 1TB WD Blue at least...?

You want a portability spec'd computer with a low overclock and a $500 GPU?

I start saying no overclock, you dont need it at all. You can choose the fans you like, but gtx980 and silent build are incomatible terms.

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/yZjxP6

Why does everyone get a SSD? Just for faster Windows boot? Wouldn't you need at least 240 to even notice a faster boot?

840 EVO has 3 years warranty while 850 Pro has 10.

I have both on different PCs and i do recommend getting the 850 for stability, if you can spare 40 Euros (that is their difference at my local store).

Shameless self-bump I'm interested in more opinions :)

Not sure if you've already built this, but it looks good to me with a couple possible improvements:

PSU: The EVGA 600B (HEC internals/component) might not give you the best value for your money unless you're getting a super sale on it. I'd recommend taking a look at this list, it's good for those who don't work with a large variety of PSUs. That and JohnnyGuru are great resources. Personally, I think Newegg's capstone gold models are a great value, as they go on sale regularly and are top quality internals. You can get a 600W PSU made with basically the same parts as a high end branded model for a fraction of the price. I've picked up a 750W superflower based unit for $30 in the past. If you don't plan to SLI, 600W is good for your specs.

SSD: Here on SGs, we're all about games. If you like to have any number installed, 120gb is nothing. And keep in mind that with the 840 EVO you'll want to leave 12gb of that space empty for overprovisioning. You can do it with samsung magician. So, you've basically got under 100gb of usable space. That's your OS and very little game space. And it will probably end up making you want more SSD space. I recommend looking for sales on a couple 250gb or less SSDs, don't let the less than perfect reviews on some scare you if the price is a steal. In 99% of the cases you'll be happy with your purchase and have more cash leftover, and in 1% you will probably still be under warranty if something happens. Slap a few SSDs in your case, they're small and can be mounted anywhere since they aren't hot and don't vibrate. You could literally duct tape them to the side of your case. Probably not ideal, but it'd work fine.

Edit: just read you're only using 170gb atm. That will probably change when you get your desktop with a good GPU and start stretching its legs. Suddenly you install games like AC:Unity and other current gen games that take 50GB each. Games in the next couple years are already putting out specs with 100gb installs.