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My first mini build, for producing music

Thauner

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Hello SFF people,
I'm new to this great forum, been reading alot of things here over the last 4 months (great site!)

Well, im about to start a new build that should run my DAW and only that. I want this to be as small as possible, as im going to have it with me in a bag often.
My goal is to hit these things:

i7 7700K (No plans about OC)
16gb ram 3000 memory
asus z270i
m.2 samsung evo 500Gb + 1TB slower disk for mp3's, acapellas etc.
Onboard 630 graphics, because I have no need for GPU.

I saw alot of people using that node 202 case, but I dont think need all that space for my parts with no GPU?
So I looked at this: http://www.streacom.com/products/f1cws-evo-chassis/ and it has a perfect size of what I would like.

But can my cpu get cooled enough in that small box with no OC?
And what kind of PSU should I use to make it all run?

This build without GPU is very much like what I have planned, is that going to fit the streacom case?
https://pcpartpicker.com/b/cLP323


Hope some of you wise guys can help me :)
Thanks in advance
 

Thauner

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Daw requirements is all about the size of projects and the things in them. Better single core speed the better performance. That's why I hope to get 7700K instead of 7700.
I saw Luna design offering a pre build pc with same material and size, but only with 7700.

To otamot:
I want the opportunity to take it with me in a bag to the studio also. Thats the whole reason with the mini size :)
 

Overtek

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What board size you going for to keep it small? Capa / 3.5"?

Something like this?
In a forced cooling enclosure such as this? 225x225x44.5mm (excluding wallmounts, see datasheet for drawing)

Ahh ignore this I see your going mini itx
 
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Thauner

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Actually I was aiming for the Asus ROG STRIX Z270i since it mini itx. I just read the specs on streacoms homepage, the Asus board is 17x17 so I thought it would fit right in?
 

Overtek

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Of course. If the housing accepts mini itx it will fit, in so far as that the stand off positions will allign and the rear i/o plate hole cut out will align. Just a question of available height that dictates your cooling options
 

Thauner

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Of course. If the housing accepts mini itx it will fit, in so far as that the stand off positions will allign and the rear i/o plate hole cut out will align. Just a question of available height that dictates your cooling options

Thanks for clarifying.
So I guess all parts I want fits inside the case then.
My concern is mostly about wich psu I need to run it and can I keep the cpu cool enough?
I see a lot of s4 builds with these specs, plus a huge graphic card too. But can't find any that tried with the streacom I want.
 

Thauner

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I guess I'm going for a more low W build to fit the small case.
Waiting to get the i7 8700 (non k)
With 2 ssd and 16gb ram

Hope that will be okay in the 20x20 sized case :)