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I want to build a computer for my brother, reusing some parts from my old computer, with a few stipulations. I'd like as much value as i can get cheaply. He's not much of a gamer currently, but part of my motivation for this build is to give him the ability to PC game if he decided he wanted to. It only needs to perform at 1080p, and I don't need it to run things on "Ultra". Medium to high is fine. A Wifi module on the mobo is not required, but if it is available without sending the price through the roof, that could be useful.
I want it to have, non-negotiable:
1.) i5 4670k
2.) ITX, he moves around a lot and i'd like something he can seatbelt into the back seat and carry from place to place with 1 arm.
3.) Some CPU overclock capabilities, nothing crazy. Probably 4.2Ghz at the most.
These are the components + peripherals I can reuse:
1.) Corsair HX750, I don't mind paying to replace this as it's probably too big.
2.) 16gb Ripjaws 2133
3.) Zalman CNPS9500A 92mm fan CPU cool, replacing this is probably a good idea.
4.) Corsair Force GT 120gb SSD
5.) Windows 8, installed on the above SSD. Looking back at my reciept when i bought it, it says Full Version. I think this means i can reuse it on a new mobo?
6.) Western Digital 1TB Black
7.) EVGA GTX 680 4GB, I could reuse this or sell it. 4gb's of VRAM seems like overkill. Maybe a recommendation on should i sell it and downgrade to 760 or switch to 770 2gb? I don't want to add money to the budget on the GPU.
8.) Some random 1080p HP monitor. I don't know the model# offhand.
9.) A keyboard
So OCN, can you "fill in the blanks" and provide me with some cheap options for the rest of the parts? I think a Fractal Node 304 is a nice starting point because it comes with all the case fans it needs. I'm open to all suggestions though!
I want it to have, non-negotiable:
1.) i5 4670k
2.) ITX, he moves around a lot and i'd like something he can seatbelt into the back seat and carry from place to place with 1 arm.
3.) Some CPU overclock capabilities, nothing crazy. Probably 4.2Ghz at the most.
These are the components + peripherals I can reuse:
1.) Corsair HX750, I don't mind paying to replace this as it's probably too big.
2.) 16gb Ripjaws 2133
3.) Zalman CNPS9500A 92mm fan CPU cool, replacing this is probably a good idea.
4.) Corsair Force GT 120gb SSD
5.) Windows 8, installed on the above SSD. Looking back at my reciept when i bought it, it says Full Version. I think this means i can reuse it on a new mobo?
6.) Western Digital 1TB Black
7.) EVGA GTX 680 4GB, I could reuse this or sell it. 4gb's of VRAM seems like overkill. Maybe a recommendation on should i sell it and downgrade to 760 or switch to 770 2gb? I don't want to add money to the budget on the GPU.
8.) Some random 1080p HP monitor. I don't know the model# offhand.
9.) A keyboard
So OCN, can you "fill in the blanks" and provide me with some cheap options for the rest of the parts? I think a Fractal Node 304 is a nice starting point because it comes with all the case fans it needs. I'm open to all suggestions though!