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danrogers1982 · (This post was last modified: 2012-09-13, 03:18 by danrogers1982.)

****pics of completed build on last page****

Just ordered a nice mini itx case i came across which seals the deal as far as which platform i would build off of. Can yall take a look at the components im interested in and tell me if anything just will not work? thanks for reading

Also, am i going to need to order a power cord for this case? i dont think it comes with one, so how do i know which cord to order? would also like to install an IR receiver in the slot provided, so any input on which one would fit?

Case-cancelled the first wesena and bought this version
http://www.amazon.com/Wesena-ITX7-B-Blac...ef=lh_ni_t

CPU w/integrated graphics (Do i have room for discreet graphics?)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6819116504

Ram ( big question here is will this ram work with the mobo i want?)
http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Technolog...rid_pt_1_1

MoBo (wanted sata3, usb 3.0, and hdmi)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...mini%20itx

SSD
http://www.amazon.com/SAMSUNG-2-5-Inch-I...amsung+ssd

Thermal Paste (this stuff is important right?)
http://www.amazon.com/Arctic-Silver-Poly...s=intel+i7

Slot load disc drive- no idea, need help in this area too

PSU- Is this a better option than pico?
http://www.amazon.com/Athena-Power-MFATX...wer+Supply

thrak76 · 2012-08-26, 04:05

That's a nice looking case, for sure.
I'll leave it to others for the build advice, but I will say that I have the 128gb version of the Samsung SSD, and I love it.

danrogers1982 · 2012-08-26, 04:08

yeah im choosing it based off of eskros thread. says its the fastest out the ones i was looking at. could go with sandisc 128gb but i dont know that brand.

bluray · 2012-08-26, 07:00

For the memory, I'll stay away from the very high comb for a Mini-Itx build. More often than not, the comb will interfere with CPU heat sink. This one "Kingston Technology HyperX 8 GB (2x4 GB Modules)" might be more appropriate for a Mini-Itx build. I thought it stated "Power options: ----- 150W PSU and external AC/DC adapter." in product description.....

danrogers1982 · 2012-08-26, 07:06

Yeah it states the 150w psu and adapter but a user review says only cases ordered from the manufacturer come with PSU and adapter. That being said, is 150w PSU enough for this build?

danrogers1982 · 2012-08-26, 13:10

Ok looking for some input on this gpu
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007M8SGJA...117&sr=8-1

It says its low profile and ideal for htpc but needs 400w psu. Can I fit 400w in this case?

Also on New egg the mobo I have listed in first post says it handles ddr3 ram out to 1888mhz. So if I get 1600mhz low pro ram like bluray suggested ill be able to utilize it fully?

I just don't want to buy ram and not be able to max it because of the mono

danrogers1982 · 2012-08-26, 14:56

and i just updated op with this psu. looks like it will fit and allow me to run a discreet gpu

http://www.amazon.com/Silverstone-ST45SF...rds=st45sf

scrolling · 2012-08-26, 16:01

That PSU isn't going to fit. I believe your only option is an external PSU like a Pico

danrogers1982 · 2012-08-26, 16:06

dang. is the size for a micro atx then? i dont know anything about the external pico psu. how many watts is it? i read the link but didnt see a rating.

(2012-08-26, 16:01)scrolling Wrote: That PSU isn't going to fit. I believe your only option is an external PSU like a Pico

bluray · (This post was last modified: 2012-08-26, 18:05 by bluray.)

(2012-08-26, 13:10)danrogers1982 Wrote: Ok looking for some input on this gpu
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007M8SGJA...117&sr=8-1

Are you a gamer? If not, you'll not need it. If it is some mild games, you can opt for this "MSI R6570-MD2GD3/LP Radeon HD 6570 2GB" instead. If you want a Wesena with PCI slot, you can opt for this "Wesena, ITX7-B" instead...

(2012-08-26, 13:10)danrogers1982 Wrote: It says its low profile and ideal for htpc but needs 400w psu. Can I fit 400w in this case?

That is what it stated, but you wouldn't need 400W in real world.....

(2012-08-26, 13:10)danrogers1982 Wrote: Also on New egg the mobo I have listed in first post says it handles ddr3 ram out to 1888mhz. So if I get 1600mhz low pro ram like bluray suggested ill be able to utilize it fully?

I just don't want to buy ram and not be able to max it because of the mono

For HTPC, you wouldn't benefit much because there is no different for blu-ray playback.....

DavidT99 · 2012-08-26, 17:46

Have you thought about what you are doing. You have selected an ivy bridge CPU but only a sandy bridge motherboard, you linked to an atx psu that won't fit in the case you have bought and you are asking about a discrete graphics card when your case clearly has no where for it to be installed.

I advise you to step back for a moment and think through your build more carefully.

You need an H77 chip set motherboard to get the most out of the CPU something like the ASRock H77M-ITX, and a picopsu of about 120watts.

David

scrolling · (This post was last modified: 2012-08-26, 18:11 by scrolling.)

(2012-08-26, 03:54)danrogers1982 Wrote: Thermal Paste (this stuff is important right?)
http://www.amazon.com/Arctic-Silver-Poly...s=intel+i7

I Believe The thermal past is already per-applied onto the CPU fan.

(2012-08-26, 16:06)danrogers1982 Wrote: dang. is the size for a micro atx then? i dont know anything about the external pico psu. how many watts is it? i read the link but didnt see a rating.

(2012-08-26, 16:01)scrolling Wrote: That PSU isn't going to fit. I believe your only option is an external PSU like a Pico

I've used this site to help me with determining what I needed in terms of s PSU.
http://extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp

(2012-08-26, 17:46)DavidT99 Wrote: Have you thought about what you are doing. You have selected an ivy bridge CPU but only a sandy bridge motherboard, you linked to an atx psu that won't fit in the case you have bought and you are asking about a discrete graphics card when your case clearly has no where for it to be installed.

I advise you to step back for a moment and think through your build more carefully.

You need an H77 chip set motherboard to get the most out of the CPU something like the ASRock H77M-ITX, and a picopsu of about 120watts.

David

+1

Just saw this you should read through it.
http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=126121

danrogers1982 · 2012-08-27, 03:34

@ David, scrolling, and bluray. thank you for setting me straight. this is my first build and i just keep getting sucked into all the build options and whats compatible and what fits just gets lost in the jumble. going to edit op reflecting the mobo suggested and possibly the other wesena case.

1. i had no idea the mobo was for a different chip than i had picked out. going to re-evaluate that! thanks
2. how does the case determine if theres a pci slot? i thought the slot was on the mobo? or are you saying there will be no room to use the slot in that case?
3. i want future expandiblity (ie discreet graphics) so i may get the bigger case
4. the thermal paste is needed for a custom cpu cooler. but i may not need one i guess.(probably no room)

i am a console gamer (only fps on xbox live) but would love to be able to grab a copy of dirt3 or something i care nothing about playing on live with just mess around with it. so thats why im interested in a discreet gpu

assassin · 2012-08-27, 04:19

Take a look at my hardware guide.

I break all of this down for you.

danrogers1982 · 2012-08-27, 05:14

well thanks to yalls awesome awesome advise and critiquing i think i have a pretty solid build and have room to add a gpu later. will do a lot of research on power requirements and heat output and such. gonna go with the integrated graphics and that i5 for now. from what im reading it will hold its own as an htpc. like the new case as well. the guy with the mini itx i3 build used it. i like the front usb and card reader

last thing. i posted a psu link in op. says its for a mini itx build. any feedback on that unit?