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Cougar Case QBX?
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> MSI B85-G41 Motherboard
Just get yourself an ITX mobo and case and call it a day:
Would an alternative work? Like the https://www.amazon.in/Cougar-QBX-Case/dp/B00ZV5YKY6
Cougar QBX is decent cheap case that can even fit full sized PSU https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00ZV5YKY6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ERJDFbE1JQ45J
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Amazon actually. It's a pretty cool little case.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZV5YKY6/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_uwmNEbZ11SN4Z
Another option - this build uses a 3900x for excellent performance in Premiere Pro in a small SFF case (19.9L in volume). Landed at $1924.29. Parts explanations below:
CPU: The 3900x is overkill for gaming, but in Puget System's hardware testing with Premiere Pro did very well in performance, better than a couple Intel 10xxx series workstation CPU's.
CPU Cooler: a 240mm AIO. The Cougar QBX case can normally only accommodate a 240mm AIO with one fan removed, but by using an SFX psu and an ATX to SFX adapter plate, it can fit both fans onto the radiator. The 240mm AIO will allow for adequate cooling of the 3900x.
Motherboard: Good VRM's on a B450 board. By now, should have the updated BIOS to accommodate Ryzen 3000 series CPU at retail (MSI released the updated BIOS last year on their B450 boards).
Memory: 32GB of RAM, minimum recommended quantity for 1080p video editing in Premiere Pro. 3600Mhz low latency for gaming performance.
Storage: 1TB of fast, quality m.2 NVME drive.
Video Card: 2080 Super will do just fine at 1440p and 144hz.
Case: The Cougar QBX (available on Amazon for $63.14) is an 19.9L case that can accommodate a 240mm AIO (with the SFX adapter plate) along with 4 120mm fans. 2 go under the GPU to provide intake, 2 go on top for exhaust. The 240mm AIO fits on the side panel (I'd use as intake). It's all tight, but it fits.
Power Supply: 650w SFX power supply; plenty for the system.
Seems like you can get it on Amazon?
Cougar Case QBX https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZV5YKY6/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_lOwqEb7P3DJTF
Or on Newegg?
TLDR: Have decided to build a photo/video editing PC in a Cougar QBX case - i think I've got half the parts decided, but they need a sanity check and some recommendations to fill gaps. Aiming for max £1200 / $1500.
Following my last starting post, it became clear that my idea of mounting a somewhat high performance machine behind my monitor wasn't really going to work. Similarly the smallest cases that could practicably work e.g.: Node 202, were going to be a pretty tight fit and need some pretty active temperature management and construction handiwork which is a it beyond me. I think the QBX probably just about qualifies as SFF though, so would be really grateful for any further advice :)
Having spend most of the last day reading about all number of cases, I think the QBX Cougar case is my best bet. Attracted by the NCase M2, but the price was a bit steep for me and I can't afford to wait for order fulfillment.
I considered AMD vs Intel. I think I'll be mainly doing things that don't benefit from multi-cores, so have decided to go for intel.
I have the following parts picked out already, grateful for any suggestions for those, there are also some gaps. Really grateful for build suggestions on the following:
Motherboard: The one selected is one that was put forward in another thread. I'm not really clear what makes that particular motherboard a good or bad choice. It is described as 'gaming' but gaming won't be a primary feature of the machine - but if it means decent sound and graphics card support great.
Case: Couldn't find the QBX case on PC Part Picker - but I'm going for this: https://www.amazon.com/Cougar-gaming-QBX-Case/dp/B00ZV5YKY6
CPU cooler: Not sure what will fit given the case being small-ish, have noted down Pallas 140mm Low Profile CPU Cooler and Noctua NH-D15 in my research but what would you recommend?
RAM: I want 16GB, but how much does the brand (or speed?) matter?
GPU: I think I want a Geforce 1060 with 6GB memory, but which variant. This seems quite important for the machine, some of the other threads on Reddit talk about having a 'blower' model in the QBX case - likewise heard they can be noisy. Thoughts appreciated, but if the case can include any alternative cooling I might consider it. Don't care about asthetics, do care about noise/heat. Storage: Will the SSD selected happily work with the motherboard slot?
Power supply: Again, going off another recommendation in a QBX thread in that the SFX PSU with adaptor fits well and gives more space inside. Happy for other suggestions though.
Monitor: Lots of photographers have recommended the Dell monitor listed. Again, will consider others but would like something that is a well supported recommendation for my price point.
Keyboard/Mouse: Want wireless variants, but don't need anything super special.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel - Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor | $306.89 @ Amazon |
| Motherboard | Asus - STRIX B250I GAMING Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard | $108.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| Storage | Western Digital - Blue 250GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive | $89.88 @ OutletPC |
| Storage | Western Digital - Red 4TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive | $133.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| Power Supply | Corsair - SF 600W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply | $119.99 @ Amazon |
| Operating System | Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit | $89.89 @ OutletPC |
| Monitor | Dell - U2717D 27.0" 2560x1440 60Hz Monitor | $427.91 @ Amazon |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1287.54 | |
| Mail-in rebates | -$10.00 | |
| Total | $1277.54 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-08-13 17:07 EDT-0400 |
For the case, I was looking for something smaller, like this.
There's also the cougar qbx.
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