Without a screen, keyboard, mouse, speakers. I know this build is way stronger and better cooled than any laptop out there. But the price difference isn't as big as you think with all the peripherals you still "have" to add
was more going for "what laptop is a match for a 6700k and R9 nano?" but to adress yourn point: isn't kyle already a tech guru with peripherals galore? (Also I don't see a basic mouse+keyboard, headphones, and a 1080p monitor actually adding that much cost to the build, which I just added up cost over $2500 XD) I'm not trying to give buying advice, obviously a laptop is a better mobile solution for the average person. but for a content creator on the go, Kyle in this case, this is a far better solution
Noah Fix Yeah it's still alot cheaper than a laptop, but he said QHD screen and not a 1080p one. And besides the fact Kyle already has all those things, the usual person doesnt. And it still adds alot of stuff to take into account when going "portable"
Kyle I stand by my previous comment on one of your old videos, you are one of the best system builders on here and also one of the best presenters. 5:03 had me in stiches. Keep up the great work!
Killer ITX build! A lot of 950 Pro owners including myself have noticed some thermal throttling during large loads and benchmarks. Removing the sticker and throwing on a small dab of thermal paste and a couple 20mmx20mm heat sinks fixed the problem without a hitch!
Thread the third screw by hand then tighten with a 90 degree phillips driver. You can make one with a box wrench and a hex phillips bit for use in a drill.
Thank you Kyle. I love watching your builds. As a part time/ hobby builder on limited funds this still inspires to keep on tinkering. Keep Awesomesauce juicy. Mmmm build prOn.
Welp I'm heading to college soon and I don't want to bring my CM Storm Trooper thats filled to the brim with editing and gaming equipment. I was planning on selling some parts and just purchasing a decent gaming laptop like the Lenovo Y700. But a mini ITX build doesn't sound like a bad idea. The only problem is I don't want to pay for all the SSD and M.2 storage. Is there any way to fit a 3.5 inch mechanical hard drive in this build? It doesn't seem likely...
+Nakaine ok thanks for the info but I am sad that I can only watch those high end benchmarks..... Not actually play them cuz my pc is alrdy showing its age T_T
You've inspired me to build my own PC. ever since I've stumbled upon this channel with little knowledge of PCs and their components, I have now been researching about computers and parts and how to build them. I plan on building my own pc to step into the world of pc gaming and it's all thanks to you! I actually have been so interested in the PC world I think I want to learn more, maybe a college course on something to do with computers?! thanks anyways!you sparked my interest!!!!!
1) The rig is awesome, wouldn't change a thing.2) Presentation is very fun as always.3) The quality of the video and editing is top notch.10/10 IGN lol
+ヤコブ Egdirdoog I hate this time of night because my internet fucks up sometimes. Around 2-5 Am it will slow down sometimes. I have really fast internet though. It goes so slow sometimes to where I cant even load the page.
Yo Kyle, toss a hard limiter on your master track to -.1db so your audio is louder. Got youtube and my PC on full volume and my M50X's are still struggling a pinch to hear ya.
Wow! You built pretty much the exact same mini itx build I was considering only a month ago. Went a different route in the end but can't wait for part 2.
+Rockmandash12 Probably just needs a computer for rendering video and doesn't what to have to carry around an additional laptop to the one that he uses. Also I imagine that the price to performance would be better. Along with fewer cooling issues.Who knows? Maybe he just wants a gaming PC that he can mount behind the TV when he's not traveling.
+Awesomesauce Network What you need to tighten that third screw in that riser card is a (ratcheting) offset screwdriver set. Make sure that the tips are not too magnetic.
a)Why not buying a laptop? b)it costs a lot a)why not buying a laptop and modifying it with better parts? b)well...why not? a)maybe because i wanted to build a pc... b)...
I'm using a Silverstone FTZ-01 right now. I bought it almost new from someone who built it, not knowing I could fit a full graphics card into it. Now I have a 770 SC 2GB, only thing I need for a 980 sometime in the future (maybe even a Pascal) is a new power supply (currently has a 350w). I can carry it under one arm with minimal struggle into a car and a friend's place. Not to mention the slick feeling textured case. Coolest case I didn't know I wanted til I got it. :)
+makeleletoulalan yea true but I mean it a way more practical. True the upgrade path is shit and it'll cost about 300 dollars more but it'll last 5 years before its aged
+Fanimation 6700k is too hot for a laptop. The closest you'll get is the 6870HK. The equivilant laptop that the CPU is used in (MSI Dominator ProGDragon) costs $3100US.
Just a thought, seems like you could have tightened that third mounting screw for the PCI riser card using a ratchet wrench with a quarter inch head. A standard size driver bit should fit quite snug into a quarter inch hex slot. Just gotta watch the torque with that leverage.
A couple quick tips. First try to make something to brace the video card into place. Second, hot glue. Hot glue the RAM dimms in place and anything else that might wiggle free with repetitive josling.
I absolutely love mini-ITX builds, and love rallying behind the DIY mentality. But can we for once talk about how the "portability" also relies on throwing a monitor, keyboard, and mouse into that carry-on? :P
I'm soon building a itx gaming rig in the Silverstone SG13. I chose that case because i can fit it in my backpack so it makes it extremely easy to go to lan parties.
I would recommend the Scythe Big Shuriken 2 (rev.B) CPU cooler for this case. It fits perfectly, even without removing the top dust filter. I'm using an i7 7700K with G.Skill Ripjaws 4 RAM (40mm tall) and there was no RAM clearance issues either. While stress testing the CPU under full load, temps never got hotter than 65c and idles in the 30's. I was previously using the Noctua NH-L9i and temps would spike to the 90's under load. I should have bought the Big Shuriken cooler first.
You could have installed a seidon 120v or a captain 120 behind the nano if the 8pin cable wasnt a issue by having the pump tubes go thru the gap next to the ssd mount. Which would have given you more cpu power.
Haha, I actually build my dad a PC for work in the Node 202, so your analysis of it being for an office is spot on. It’s a pain in the ass to build in, but is such a nice looking case. Edit: I bought the one that doesn’t include the power supply so I could get the silverstone Strider 80+ Gold unit. Used an i5-6400 and a GTX 950, 16 Gb of DDR3 1866 MHz CL9 and some random SSD that he already owned.
Im doing a similar build to this, with the Node 202 and included 450W PSU. I5 6600 MSI B150I Pro Gaming ASUS Strix R9 390X HyperX Fury DDR4 2x8GB (16GB) 2400MHz Silverstone AR06 Its a lower end version of this build, but im hoping to have something super portable, with better specs than a gaming laptop you can buy for the same price. Thanks Kyle for the amazing idea!
Nice build, Kyle. However, I would have stuck a LinusTechTips edition Noctua fan or a similar black fan on that CPU cooler. The orange and black would have worked out pretty good with the red and black on the mobo.
+Awesomesauce Network, you should switch the CPU fan to a full height noctua one, fits perfectly in the Node 202. It's much quieter and had more power.
For that last screw, or tight screws in general, you should get a driver with a 90° joint and ratchet feature. I'm sure they exist. I would think you may want to use external storage for your media. Do you have external drives you'll be using?
A heads up that the R9 Nano thermal throttles with the stock cooler, so you probably don't want to overclock it and you may even want to drop the core by 50mhz or so.
i know you had this portable rig for a few months only, however if you ever consider migrating cases... check the ml08 by silverstone. i love the node 202, but for what you are doing, i think the one im saying is your case. it even has a handle!
I really wanted to test out the R9 Nano. It went on sale 2 days after I ordered my GTX 970. lol. I was going to use the Nano in a (near) future Lina Li PCTu 100 build too. I'm excited to see how the R9 Nano performs were newer drivers. Great build btw.
What should you take in account concerning your hardware when you take your PC with you when you travel? Is there a high risk of parts being damaged when transported per vehicle?
The first time I built my PC I didn't latch the CPU in properly 3 times in a row. I needed a friend to come over, a long Skype call w/ a PC expert and a visit to a friends house to figure out it was practically glued to the fan.
Great build, but I think you should have put a reasonably sized AIO cooler where you installed that be quiet fan (If I'm not mistaken) to at least try to push some decent overclocking on the CPU.
Wonder how practical it would be to have a lcd on like a hinge or something (attached to the case) and have some sort of bracket to hold a mini quarty keyboard with a trackpad mouse underneath? Would be an interesting mod I think.
two things. have you ever seen the silverstone ml08? it is smaller than the fractal node and has a handle on it. also why did you choose to use an r9 nano? you could have easily fit a full length gpu in there that would run cooler and with less coil whine
"Jam a Titan X in it."
-Linus
“We can fit a ThreadRipper. Eh?”
-Also Linus
*Cuts a piece of the frame off to make it fit*
comments section: "why not just take a laptop? LOL"
Me: why don't you go look up what a laptop with the same specs costs first?
Without a screen, keyboard, mouse, speakers. I know this build is way stronger and better cooled than any laptop out there. But the price difference isn't as big as you think with all the peripherals you still "have" to add
+Hidde van Ophoven you know he has all that stuff on hand right?? ha
was more going for "what laptop is a match for a 6700k and R9 nano?"
but to adress yourn point: isn't kyle already a tech guru with peripherals galore? (Also I don't see a basic mouse+keyboard, headphones, and a 1080p monitor actually adding that much cost to the build, which I just added up cost over $2500 XD)
I'm not trying to give buying advice, obviously a laptop is a better mobile solution for the average person. but for a content creator on the go, Kyle in this case, this is a far better solution
Reece Lytle But that is not the point. You have to still add those, because we are talking about "what is better" from scratch.
Noah Fix Yeah it's still alot cheaper than a laptop, but he said QHD screen and not a 1080p one. And besides the fact Kyle already has all those things, the usual person doesnt. And it still adds alot of stuff to take into account when going "portable"
When I try to go to sleep and Kyle uploads a video at fucking midnight and now I am awake again.
+thedelgadicone It´s freaking 9:00 in the morning where I live
+emiel van genne 10 at my country
+thedelgadicone Its different times for other people too its like 4 am here.
+thedelgadicone amen to that
+emiel van genne no its 10:30 in the morning where i and you live
- Straight to the point
- High quality
- Interesting ideas
- Even funny
You are now my favorite tech-youtuber Kyle.
4:57 holy shit that was smooth af
I made my own Node 202 build about a month ago and now the case is getting so popular! So small but no compromise on performance! Love it!
Nice build, Kyle might upgrade my HTPC with this case
Kyle I stand by my previous comment on one of your old videos, you are one of the best system builders on here and also one of the best presenters. 5:03 had me in stiches. Keep up the great work!
- 1080p @60FPS is a beautiful thing.
Ah the old days 😏😏
Tazwar 47 I agree ;D
Killer ITX build! A lot of 950 Pro owners including myself have noticed some thermal throttling during large loads and benchmarks. Removing the sticker and throwing on a small dab of thermal paste and a couple 20mmx20mm heat sinks fixed the problem without a hitch!
The PARTS PLEASE!! I know its in the description but only one PARTS are there!
Haloooo it's a list u click proceed to see the next part
Thread the third screw by hand then tighten with a 90 degree phillips driver. You can make one with a box wrench and a hex phillips bit for use in a drill.
Doesn't that M.2 thermal throttle a lot? Mine could make the sun jealous with the heat it puts off.
Thank you Kyle. I love watching your builds. As a part time/ hobby builder on limited funds this still inspires to keep on tinkering. Keep Awesomesauce juicy. Mmmm build prOn.
You KNOW that 3rd screw is gonna bother you, and you're gonna put it in anyway
90 degree screwdriver will solve that problem without needing to remove the cooler.
You can actually take the frame apart with a few screws and do those 3 without taking CPU cooler out... I suppose he didn't read the manual.
I cried at the cable management.... its so beautiful
Welp I'm heading to college soon and I don't want to bring my CM Storm Trooper thats filled to the brim with editing and gaming equipment. I was planning on selling some parts and just purchasing a decent gaming laptop like the Lenovo Y700. But a mini ITX build doesn't sound like a bad idea. The only problem is I don't want to pay for all the SSD and M.2 storage. Is there any way to fit a 3.5 inch mechanical hard drive in this build? It doesn't seem likely...
You should look into a Silverstone Rvz02. It supports a 3.5 inch drive and is extremely similar in dimensions.
thanks m8
1:02 link in the description? Where is it Kyle? Update: After exhaustive searching, I did find it in the Tek Syndicate channel.
So.... no benchmarks?
+xCuboxMagicox oh I didnt hear the "part 2" part of the video :)
+Daxter In part 2
+Daxter check out my channel, got 6700k+r9 nano+16gb benchmarks.
+Nakaine ok thanks for the info but I am sad that I can only watch those high end benchmarks..... Not actually play them cuz my pc is alrdy showing its age T_T
+Nakaine Brah I dont see any video with benchmarks rofl xD
You've inspired me to build my own PC. ever since I've stumbled upon this channel with little knowledge of PCs and their components, I have now been researching about computers and parts and how to build them. I plan on building my own pc to step into the world of pc gaming and it's all thanks to you! I actually have been so interested in the PC world I think I want to learn more, maybe a college course on something to do with computers?! thanks anyways!you sparked my interest!!!!!
Cryorig c7 is a better cooler, why go for the noctua one?
what do you mean better? looks wise or performance?
+Michael Andreas both, I never liked the ugly brown noctua fans... Also the Cryorig has more heat pipes
Eutim Putnoki yeah its ugly lol
+Michael Andreas I don't know with what color scheme people can match that fan haha :)
+Eutim Putnoki well he is using a case without a side window.
tho I guess I can't really justify my D14 with that same arguement... XD
1) The rig is awesome, wouldn't change a thing.2) Presentation is very fun as always.3) The quality of the video and editing is top notch.10/10 IGN lol
Why did you even put that fan there?;D Its not doing anything
+Backyard Barbeque Boys lol nope. the slot next would be intake for gpu
+pjgmorgan It's a general intake fan for the whole case...
well done
+Vilius VK Positive case pressure to push that hot air out of the case.
+Vilius VK *Facepalm*
I had a good chuckle during the timelapse at the part where he clearly spent more time on cable management than actually installing any parts.
144p ahahha to early
+jason bhullar My internet can't handle more D:
+ヤコブ Egdirdoog lol
+ヤコブ Egdirdoog I hate this time of night because my internet fucks up sometimes. Around 2-5 Am it will slow down sometimes. I have really fast internet though. It goes so slow sometimes to where I cant even load the page.
I can tell his workmanship in building PCs is growing. Awesome build!
The go anywhere and do anything pc? You mean a high end laptop
+Merp Derps Yeah lol
+Merp Derps this pc still quite portable and more powerful than majority of high end laptop out there..
+XadamsbackyardX but waaaaay cheaper..
to buy a laptop that powerful is 6k.. if the laptop I'm thinking of is even good enough to compete against the PC build.
+BasicallyImHigh uh no
Yo Kyle, toss a hard limiter on your master track to -.1db so your audio is louder. Got youtube and my PC on full volume and my M50X's are still struggling a pinch to hear ya.
I doubt they're gonna let him take a pc on a plane
People do it all the time
o Tezade o You mean TSA?
+o Tezade o "Transportation Security Administration"
the people who check your stuff at the airport
+Jimmy B. They let me take my laptop on the plane, why would they not take a desktop?
Hydrox the parts look way sketchier when they're bigger.
Wow! You built pretty much the exact same mini itx build I was considering only a month ago. Went a different route in the end but can't wait for part 2.
why not just use a laptop?
Not powerful enough, he needs a portable but powerful desktop build which this provides and most laptops don't.
+Rockmandash12 Probably just needs a computer for rendering video and doesn't what to have to carry around an additional laptop to the one that he uses. Also I imagine that the price to performance would be better. Along with fewer cooling issues.Who knows? Maybe he just wants a gaming PC that he can mount behind the TV when he's not traveling.
That would be too easy :P
then he wouldn't of had a video to post lol
+SirHowad plus it will likely last longer than any nvidia based gpu "high end" laptop..
+Awesomesauce Network What you need to tighten that third screw in that riser card is a (ratcheting) offset screwdriver set. Make sure that the tips are not too magnetic.
4:57 As if talking geek wasn't creepy enough to women.
You are the perfect example to how to build a mini itx PC with this good cable management.... Keep up the good work bro...
a)Why not buying a laptop?
b)it costs a lot
a)why not buying a laptop and modifying it with better parts?
b)well...why not?
a)maybe because i wanted to build a pc...
b)...
I'm using a Silverstone FTZ-01 right now. I bought it almost new from someone who built it, not knowing I could fit a full graphics card into it. Now I have a 770 SC 2GB, only thing I need for a 980 sometime in the future (maybe even a Pascal) is a new power supply (currently has a 350w). I can carry it under one arm with minimal struggle into a car and a friend's place. Not to mention the slick feeling textured case. Coolest case I didn't know I wanted til I got it. :)
that cpu fan color gives me aids
That double spacing gives me aids
@@michiru4033 oof
You could put a 120 mm AIO on the sec fan mount beside the R9 Nano, It seems thats doable if the tubing is long and soft enough
Tbh fam I woulda just went with a laptop with a 6700k :/
+Fanimation no
+makeleletoulalan I agree fam
+makeleletoulalan yea true but I mean it a way more practical. True the upgrade path is shit and it'll cost about 300 dollars more but it'll last 5 years before its aged
+Fanimation 6700k is too hot for a laptop. The closest you'll get is the 6870HK. The equivilant laptop that the CPU is used in (MSI Dominator ProGDragon) costs $3100US.
Fanimation laptops are far more expensive
Just a thought, seems like you could have tightened that third mounting screw for the PCI riser card using a ratchet wrench with a quarter inch head. A standard size driver bit should fit quite snug into a quarter inch hex slot. Just gotta watch the torque with that leverage.
A couple quick tips. First try to make something to brace the video card into place. Second, hot glue. Hot glue the RAM dimms in place and anything else that might wiggle free with repetitive josling.
Good thinking on the R9 Nano. I would think you could fit a 25mm thick fan for a little more cooling power.
I absolutely love mini-ITX builds, and love rallying behind the DIY mentality. But can we for once talk about how the "portability" also relies on throwing a monitor, keyboard, and mouse into that carry-on? :P
I'm soon building a itx gaming rig in the Silverstone SG13. I chose that case because i can fit it in my backpack so it makes it extremely easy to go to lan parties.
Sweet! I've been waiting for someone to build a rig in this case. I cannot wait to see how the thermals and acoustics turn out.
what about that PCIE thing where you can mount the card in the case like that its like a separate connector
I like this build. And I like your on screen persona. Looking forward to part two.
I am actually really interested in the performance of this little machine! Can't wait!
Really like that slimline black PC case. With SSDs and the death of optical drives, there is no reason for hunky cases anymore.
Your videos are getting better and better man! Love it and great job!
Sweet rig, I'm currently running something similar but with a 4790k and GTX 980. Gotta love mini-ITX.
Nice build Kyle. Looking forward to part two.
I would recommend the Scythe Big Shuriken 2 (rev.B) CPU cooler for this case. It fits perfectly, even without removing the top dust filter. I'm using an i7 7700K with G.Skill Ripjaws 4 RAM (40mm tall) and there was no RAM clearance issues either. While stress testing the CPU under full load, temps never got hotter than 65c and idles in the 30's. I was previously using the Noctua NH-L9i and temps would spike to the 90's under load. I should have bought the Big Shuriken cooler first.
You could have installed a seidon 120v or a captain 120 behind the nano if the 8pin cable wasnt a issue by having the pump tubes go thru the gap next to the ssd mount. Which would have given you more cpu power.
@kyle.. you may have used the corsair 250d for the case and made a water cooled mini itx rig and overclocked it for better performance...
In case anyone wondering the song while he was building is Jim Yosef - Arrow
Haha, I actually build my dad a PC for work in the Node 202, so your analysis of it being for an office is spot on. It’s a pain in the ass to build in, but is such a nice looking case.
Edit: I bought the one that doesn’t include the power supply so I could get the silverstone Strider 80+ Gold unit. Used an i5-6400 and a GTX 950, 16 Gb of DDR3 1866 MHz CL9 and some random SSD that he already owned.
i don't know why did you do the time lapse smoother, but i love that.
Amazing how a small form factor case can pack that much power
Im doing a similar build to this, with the Node 202 and included 450W PSU.
I5 6600
MSI B150I Pro Gaming
ASUS Strix R9 390X
HyperX Fury DDR4 2x8GB (16GB) 2400MHz
Silverstone AR06
Its a lower end version of this build, but im hoping to have something super portable, with better specs than a gaming laptop you can buy for the same price.
Thanks Kyle for the amazing idea!
I love the build man, nicely done. Always great to see what you come up with.
Nice build, Kyle. However, I would have stuck a LinusTechTips edition Noctua fan or a similar black fan on that CPU cooler. The orange and black would have worked out pretty good with the red and black on the mobo.
+Awesomesauce Network, you should switch the CPU fan to a full height noctua one, fits perfectly in the Node 202.
It's much quieter and had more power.
That's my favorite build so far :D
You are seriously my favorite tech youtuber! Keep up the awesome work!
For that last screw, or tight screws in general, you should get a driver with a 90° joint and ratchet feature. I'm sure they exist.
I would think you may want to use external storage for your media. Do you have external drives you'll be using?
A heads up that the R9 Nano thermal throttles with the stock cooler, so you probably don't want to overclock it and you may even want to drop the core by 50mhz or so.
That is definitely a nice compact build!!! Love the Nano, want it, need it!!!
insane build man! The Node 202 is also a nice looking case I might add
you could probably mostly thread the middle screw on the pci riser card by hand if you aren't to lazy to
You have NO idea how much you helped me with this video!
Did ya build it
?
i know you had this portable rig for a few months only, however if you ever consider migrating cases... check the ml08 by silverstone. i love the node 202, but for what you are doing, i think the one im saying is your case. it even has a handle!
The R9 nano gives new meaning to the age old saying, "It isn't the size of the boat, but the motion of the ocean."
Could always install that 3rd riser screw with a rachet and a bit driving socket. Or a right angle bit driver, what have you.
You can take out the part where the screw goes in, so there is no need to install it first. It's similar to the Raven Z by Silverstone.
Not bad that gives me an idea for any prospecting customers who want a small and powerful machine.
i can see myself making a 4K Living room PC outta this :3 nice work Kyle
it's called a right angle driver for those hard to get to screws.
I really wanted to test out the R9 Nano. It went on sale 2 days after I ordered my GTX 970. lol. I was going to use the Nano in a (near) future Lina Li PCTu 100 build too. I'm excited to see how the R9 Nano performs were newer drivers. Great build btw.
Wait, the shirts are still hyperthreaded, but are they not factory overcloth'd anymore?
Awesome! I was looking for something like this just yesterday!!! It could be my next main pc...it is powerful enough!!
Random build that saved my next purchase appeared!! thank you for this, i needed something powerful and backpack portable like this one...!!
What should you take in account concerning your hardware when you take your PC with you when you travel? Is there a high risk of parts being damaged when transported per vehicle?
You can overclock with stock voltage. Still a nice boost..
that will be a perfect small gaming rig too for traveling really nicely done dude :3
Why not put a 120 mm aio in there and put it in the video card compartment? It'd be tight but if it fits you get a little better overclocking.
The first time I built my PC I didn't latch the CPU in properly 3 times in a row. I needed a friend to come over, a long Skype call w/ a PC expert and a visit to a friends house to figure out it was practically glued to the fan.
Great build, but I think you should have put a reasonably sized AIO cooler where you installed that be quiet fan (If I'm not mistaken) to at least try to push some decent overclocking on the CPU.
I love the parts chosen, might even use them for a Lan Rig
Looks amazing and that power!! 10/10 would watch again
Wonder how practical it would be to have a lcd on like a hinge or something (attached to the case) and have some sort of bracket to hold a mini quarty keyboard with a trackpad mouse underneath? Would be an interesting mod I think.
Gorgeous build! But I *am* a little surprised you didn't spring for a modular power supply, given the cramped space you were working in.
This video made me end up buying the case you used, and I love it, so thank you for getting me to build a mini itx pc!
I am kind of interested in your take on the performance of the R9 Nano. I think it is an interesting form factor.
Awesome video featuring an awesome rig! Keep up with the good videos.
yesterday is was thinking about ITX,found The Node 202 and NOW YOU have it.
Killin it dude. So stoked for man.
why not have a fan blowing directly onto the nano fan and then the fan slot beside it exhausting to get rid of that heat quicker?
Great mini build can't wait till part 2
two things.
have you ever seen the silverstone ml08? it is smaller than the fractal node and has a handle on it.
also why did you choose to use an r9 nano? you could have easily fit a full length gpu in there that would run cooler and with less coil whine
they have srew drivers that are "L" shape at lowes/home depot / sears/ autozone so you can mount that last screw