Mini HTPC

[goku93]

Hello everybody, Im new in dolphin and building pc, after some research I came with this:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/9tgRyc

I want the HTPC to play movies and emulators (dolphin), it has to be compact and I already have the GPU wich is the on listed. Can anyone help me or it is ok? thanks you!
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($96.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($62.99 @ Amazon)

looking for a case

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 550 Ti 1GB Video Card
Total: $249.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-22 17:59 EST-0500

[AnyOldName3]

You might not need that cooler, as the stock cooler the G3258 comes with is designed to cool much more powerful chips such as the 4790K, which produce much more heat than an overclocked G3258.

It's also possible that the case is a little on the pricey side - when it's the most expensive component in you're machine, it usually means you're overdoing it.

[goku93]

(02-23-2015, 08:46 AM)AnyOldName3 Wrote: You might not need that cooler, as the stock cooler the G3258 comes with is designed to cool much more powerful chips such as the 4790K, which produce much more heat than an overclocked G3258.

It's also possible that the case is a little on the pricey side - when it's the most expensive component in you're machine, it usually means you're overdoing it.

Thanks for your help!
-Removed CPU cooler

about the case, any recommendation?

[shawking]

If you want an aftermarket cooler, the Hyper 212 EVO is more than enough. You can even go stock if you want.

Also, don't buy an itx case with a pre-installed power supply. Get something like the Cooler Master 110, 120, or 130 and then buy an EVGA power supply.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($62.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($114.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($62.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 550 Ti 1GB Video Card
Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($33.89 @ OutletPC)
Other: Cooler Master 130 Mini ITX Cube Case ($49.99)
Total: $394.73
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-22 18:01 EST-0500

Take of $30 if you don't want the 212 EVO. That will make it $365 in total.

[goku93]

(02-23-2015, 09:01 AM)shawking Wrote: If you want an aftermarket cooler, the Hyper 212 EVO is more than enough. You can even go stock if you want.

Also, don't buy an itx case with a pre-installed power supply. Get something like the Cooler Master 110, 120, or 130 and then buy an EVGA power supply.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
I like this one!
CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($62.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($114.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($62.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 550 Ti 1GB Video Card
Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($33.89 @ OutletPC)
Other: Cooler Master 130 Mini ITX Cube Case ($49.99)
Total: $394.73
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-22 18:01 EST-0500

Take of $30 if you don't want the 212 EVO. That will make it $365 in total.

Thanks you! yours look really good!

[AnyOldName3]

There's definitely not enough room in that case for a 212 Evo if the reviews I'm reading are right.

[NaturalViolence]

How small do you want the case to be? I would consider getting the CM 110 instead of the 130, or even a smaller case than that.
Don't bother with the 212 evo, it's big and unecessary. I think your original choice of the noctua L9i was the perfect choice for overclocking the cpu while maintaining silence in a small build.

[goku93]

(02-23-2015, 12:32 PM)NaturalViolence Wrote: How small do you want the case to be? I would consider getting the CM 110 instead of the 130, or even a smaller case than that.
Don't bother with the 212 evo, it's big and unecessary. I think your original choice of the noctua L9i was the perfect choice for overclocking the cpu while maintaining silence in a small build.

While the CPU isnt overclocked it can run fine without a cooler?

I want it smaller as possible! thanks!

[ExtremeDude2]

(02-23-2015, 12:44 PM)goku93 Wrote:

(02-23-2015, 12:32 PM)NaturalViolence Wrote: How small do you want the case to be?  I would consider getting the CM 110 instead of the 130, or even a smaller case than that.
Don't bother with the 212 evo, it's big and unecessary.  I think your original choice of the noctua L9i was the perfect choice for overclocking the cpu while maintaining silence in a small build.

While the CPU isnt overclocked it can run fine without a cooler?

An aftermarket cooler yes, you still need a cooler XD

[shawking]

(02-23-2015, 12:44 PM)goku93 Wrote:

(02-23-2015, 12:32 PM)NaturalViolence Wrote: How small do you want the case to be?  I would consider getting the CM 110 instead of the 130, or even a smaller case than that.
Don't bother with the 212 evo, it's big and unecessary.  I think your original choice of the noctua L9i was the perfect choice for overclocking the cpu while maintaining silence in a small build.

While the CPU isnt overclocked it can run fine without a cooler?

I want it smaller as possible! thanks!

You always need a cooler, but the stock cooler is fine, even for OC'ing up to 4.4 Ghz