Mini-ITX Gaming build VER 2

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Hey guys, im looking to replace my old but extremely trusty Dell Xps M1710 laptop that has served me well *strokes*.
So i fancy going for a mini ITX build as i want something that can be taken to a friends and doesnt take up much space on top of the table i usually play my games from.
So here's the list of parts ive chosen;


Case: Silverstone Sugo SG05BB-450 Mini ITX Case (with 450W PSU)
CPU: Intel CPU i3 2120 Sandy Bridge
MotherBoard: Asus P8H67-I Mini ITX 1155
RAM: Corsair Memory XMS3 4GB DDR3 1333 Mhz
HDD: 500GB Seagate Barracuda 7200
GFX Card: 1GB Palit GeForce GTX 560 NVIDIA
CPU Cooler: Thermaltake Slim X3 CL-P0534 36 mm


Total of £530 w/o Windows 7 but i need that so plus £70 for an OEM version! = £600


The primary use of this rig is going to be playing the following (but not exclusively) games; World of Warcraft, TF2 and BFBC2.


I would like to be able to play future games like Skyrim, BF3 and Guild Wars 2 with good settings when they come out later this year.


The only other thing i will be using the system for is recording gameplay videos using FRAPS and some light video editing.


I wondered if you chaps could point out any problems that may arise making this build due to the parts ive chosen and wether you can recommend better performing or better value components.

[OhpUldum]

I would add a second hard drive for FRAPS otherwise your in game FPS will take a big hit. The trick is to record to the second drive.

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And get another set of RAM. The Corsair XMS3 series have a lot of RMA's due to them being faulty or being DoA.

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I would add a second hard drive for FRAPS otherwise your in game FPS will take a big hit. The trick is to record to the second drive.

I might see if I can stretch for an 60gb OCZ Agility 3 SSD for installing my OS and games on but they're nearly £100 pounds at the moment.

---------- Post added 2011-07-24 at 11:22 PM ----------

And get another set of RAM. The Corsair XMS3 series have a lot of RMA's due to them being faulty or being DoA.

Can you recommend any?

[Cows For Life]

Looks like this time that cooler will fit but the drawback I see is that it uses an 80mm fan as opposed to a larger (and quieter and more readily available) 120mm fan. FYI maximum height of CPU coolers in that case is 78mm IIRC.

I have no idea if the 560 Ti will fit in that case but I'd be worried about if the lone intake fan can move enough air out of the case to keep the system running cool. The PSU can power it but heat would concern me.