I'm putting together a super compact gaming PC setup for a demanding flight simulator in VR, and I'm going all out on quality. I want to stick with Nvidia Founders Edition or PNY for the GPU and avoid Noctua fans due to their high price tag. Here's my current components list and I'm hoping to get some suggestions on how to enhance this build. Any ideas?
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A few things to ponder:
1. Are you based in the US or elsewhere? I noticed some pricing inconsistencies.
2. Why stick only to FE and PNY for the GPU? There are alternatives that could save you $200.
3. 96GB of RAM seems over the top. Corsair’s Dominator series is known for being pricey. You might get more for your money elsewhere—maybe consider other options without the RGB distraction.
If you’re after 128GB, look into Team Group or G.Skill; they often have competitive prices without the fancy lights.
Looks like you're mixing up an mATX build with a true SFF (small form factor) setup. If you're aiming for compactness, consider reducing your case size. Those dimensions matter in SFF builds, typically under 20 liters. A mini-ITX case might serve you better!
Thanks for the tip! What's a solid mini-ITX case you'd recommend?
Check out the NCASE M1—it’s pretty popular in the SFF community!
Since you're working with limited space, you should opt for slim fans to squeeze in as intakes. Regular thickness fans might not fit well and could lead to noise issues from turbulence.
Good point! Any recommendations for slim fans that perform well?
Noctua has some great slim options that are a bit pricey, but they perform excellently if you decide to go that route.
I’m located in the EU but can source from the US no problem. I want to ensure build quality and support—hence sticking with FE and PNY. For RAM, I'm aiming for 128GB but struggled to find suitable kits. I’m really not into tweaking RAM for speed either!