LGA 1156 Mini itx build, tiny but powerful

alucasa · Feb 23, 2010

I've been preparing for this build for some time. I had to wait mainly because I had to wait on DFI LGA 1156 Mini Itx to stock.

Finally, it arrived today after waiting 4 weeks. (God, I bloodly hope it's not DOA!)

The whole build is going into my current set up.

What's inside of that tiny box is Q8200, 4GB, 2 HDDs (500gb / 750gb), HD 4850, Slimline SATA DVD-R drive. The USB external drive on top is a 500gb backup drive where I store data in case I go mobile.

I am going to gut it out and replace it with this new build and put the old rig on sale on this forum later (for cheap) to fund for a SSD.

i5-750 and a cheap heatsink just to replace noisy intel default heatsink. I don't get many choices in heatsinks due to severe restrictions in space.

I ordered shortest SATA cables (6 inch) with 90 degree connect on one side to minimize wasted cords.

2 x 2gb DDR3.

The key component which delayed this build for over a month.

It's finally here.

Anyhoo, I am getting ready for this build. I will first make sure the mobo works before gutting out my current build, then I will be golden.

Wish luck to me. :rockout:

T-Bob · Feb 23, 2010

Nice Build Al, I'm working on an almost identical build myself. I only have 2 parts left to order, the DFI mobo and a mini ITX case. The problem that I have is finding a small case that has decent interior layout, good looks and build quality. What model is the SiverStone case in the first picture?

OmfgCoke · Feb 23, 2010

Might want to wait the month for sugo07 mini itx case. It features 600 psu, and space for a 5970!

http://www.legitreviews.com/article/1180/1/

ERazer · Feb 23, 2010

OmfgCoke said:
Might want to wait the month for sugo07 mini itx case. It features 600 psu, and space for a 5970!

http://www.legitreviews.com/article/1180/1/

omg love that case, i might build mini itx just for crunching

alucasa · Feb 23, 2010

OmfgCoke said:
Might want to wait the month for sugo07 mini itx case. It features 600 psu, and space for a 5970!

http://www.legitreviews.com/article/1180/1/

Unfortunately for me, I don't generally spend over $200 for a video card. A similar principle goes for CPU also (300 for CPU), so the sugo SG06 case is perfect for me.

T-Bob said:
Nice Build Al, I'm working on an almost identical build myself. I only have 2 parts left to order, the DFI mobo and a mini ITX case. The problem that I have is finding a small case that has decent interior layout, good looks and build quality. What model is the SiverStone case in the first picture?

The case is Sugo SG06B (S for silver)

http://www.silverstonetek.com/products/p_contents.php?pno=SG06&area=

Few additional pictures.

majestic12 · Feb 23, 2010

I'm envious! That would be great for a LAN party...

[Ion] · Feb 23, 2010

I built a Q9400 system after reading your last log (Q8200-Mice), I'm looking forward to this one

alucasa · Feb 23, 2010

[Ion] said:
I built a Q9400 system after reading your last log (Q8200-Mice), I'm looking forward to this one

Glad that I inspired someone. :cool:

The build is done. Fortunately, no parts was defective. :rockout:

The project itself is not fully done though. I need to throw in a SSD in there. I am thinking of Intel MLC 80gb SSD, but I currently lack fund to do that. I will replace my main drive with SSD in few weeks or if my Q8200-Mice sells. Whichever comes first.

Excuse the messy cabling. There is simply no room to work with, but I tell you that it was messier with Q8200-Mice. In this build, I used 6 inch sata cables where I was able to save some space.

Q8200-Mice is now out of commission. I plan to put her on sale in Buy/Sell/Trade/Giveaway Forum soon.

OmfgCoke · Feb 24, 2010

I hear ya. I actually recently bought all kinds of new parts for a i7 920 build, including the giant beautiful corsair 800D case. I might be traveling asia for a year, a couple months in each country I choose. I am kind of stuck between finishing or just selling and buying a laptop. I'm also considering using that new sugo07 case. I could take it with me and it could house a new gpu.

Lazzer408 · Feb 24, 2010

alucasa said:
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Q8200-Mice is now out of commission. I plan to put her on sale in Buy/Sell/Trade/Giveaway Forum soon.

Get ahold of me before your part out. I'd probably want that board and chip for prototyping. :toast:

alucasa · Mar 11, 2010

An update.

Due to the heatsink being too noisy, I've managed to locate a decent cooler this time. It took some research to find the perfect cooler.

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Cooling	EK monoblock - dual 360 rads / NH-U9S
Memory	G.Skill 16GB 3466c14 / Crucial 32GB 3733c16
Video Card(s)	TITAN / GTX 1070ti
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Storage	Patriot Pyro SE 120GB SSD, Dual Samsung 1TB Drives in RAID 1
Display(s)	ASUS VG278H 27" 3D LED
Case	Corsair 800D
Audio Device(s)	On Board, I use a Logitech G35 7.1 Headset via USB
Power Supply	BFG EX-1200 1200W
Software	Windows 7 Professional 64bit

Processor	R9 5950x
Motherboard	Asus x570 Crosshair VIII Formula
Cooling	EK 360mm AIO D-RGB
Memory	G.Skill Trident Z Neo 2x16gb (CL16@3800MHz)
Video Card(s)	PNY GeForce RTX 3090 24GB
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Case	Corsair 5000D Airflow
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Cooling	Corsair water loop
Memory	2x8GB Ballistix DDR4
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Power Supply	EVGA 600W standard
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Memory	1x8GB / 2x4GB / 4x4GB
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Storage	80GB Intel SSD / 256GB Intel SSD / 2x 60GB SSD (RAID1)
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LGA 1156 Mini itx build, tiny but powerful

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Cooling	Silentx Extreem 120mm
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Storage	2x128gb Kingston Hyper-X (Raid0), 2x750gb RE3 (RAID1), 2x750gb RE3 (RAID1)
Display(s)	Soyo 24", Gateway 22"
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