Need suggestion on a budget Mini-ITX HTPC+Gaming rig

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Questions

  1. What is your budget?
  • 41-50K

[*]What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)

  • Monitor - LG 22MP68VQ-P 22" LED IPS

[*]Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)

  • *Monitor - LG *22MP68VQ-P 22" LED IPS

[*]Which hardware component are you looking to buy (component name). If you have already decided on a configuration then please mention the (component brand and model) as well, this will help us in fine tuning your requirement.

  • CPU - Intel Core i5 6402P / 6500

  • Motherboard - GIGABYTE GA-B150N PHOENIX-WIFI B150 LGA1151 USB 3.1Mini ITX Intel Motherboard

  • *GPU - SAPPHIRE GRAPHICS CARD RX 480 8GB GDDR5 NITRO OC EDITION / SAPPHIRE GRAPHICS CARD RADEON RX 470 4GB DDR5 OC *

  • Cabinet + PSU - Fractal Design Node 202 w/ 450W power supply

  • RAM - Corsair Vengeance LPX 1x8GB DDR4

[]Is this going to be your final configuration or you would be adding/upgrading a component in near future. If yes then please mention when and which component
[]Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)

  • Pune

  • Open to online purchase

[*]Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market

  • Yes

[*]What is your intended use for this PC/hardware

  • Gaming

  • HTPC

  • Watching HD movies

[]Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
[]If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?

  • Latest ones on 1080p resolution preferred

[*]What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage

  1. Gaming - 1920x1080

  2. Desktop - 1920x1080

[*]Are you looking to overclock?

  • No

[*]Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?

  • Windows 10 64 bit

Additional queries:

  1. Will Core i3 proccy be good for casual gaming instead of core i5 due to tight budget?
  2. Is SAPPHIRE GRAPHICS CARD RADEON RX 470 4GB DDR5 OC capable of running games on 1080p resolution?
  3. Please suggest improvements to the build. Also, the case shortlisted seems to be perfect fit as per available space at my home. If there is a better one please suggest.
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Experts please advise.

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RX470 plays everything pretty well at 1080p. I have one in my bedroom rig.

However that Sapphire is noisy and hot. I suggest you get one with a third party cooler. I use a Gigabyte which is very quiet but runs at 79 C. You can change the temperature target at the cost of noise though.

I have the same LG monitor and freesync works pretty well.

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Thanks @@Chaos.

Well, the RX 470s with third party coolers from other brands are priced around 18.5 approx. (see links below)
http://mdcomputers.in/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=6262
http://mdcomputers.in/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=5263
http://mdcomputers.in/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=5599

So now my question, is it not worth to add 3k and go for Sapphire RX 480 8GB at 21.5k approx?
http://mdcomputers.in/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=6370&search=rx+480&description=true

Also, any thoughts on additional query 1 regarding to opt for core i3 instead of core i5 as I will be gaming casually.

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If you can get the 480 8g, get it over the 470. 3k is worth it. When I bought the 470, the 480 was 27k so wasn’t really worth it.

As for i3 vs i5, get the i5. Four physical cores are way faster than 2 cores with HT.

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TBH my budget for graphics card is max 15-16k for this build. So then what alternatives do I have in that budget considering I’ll be using freesync?

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Spend the 17-18 on the 470 then and a bit more to get the cheapest i5. That would be the most balanced system.

BTW where will you get the Fractal Node 202 from? It is not sold in India. Only way to get it is via amazon US and pay hefty amounts of shipping and customs duty.

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It’s available through Amazon global w/ 450w power supply for 12300/- all inclusive

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I think you can get better vfm by going for a cheaper itx case such as
https://www.primeabgb.com/online-price-reviews-india/cooler-master-elite-130-mini-itx-computer-cabinet/
https://www.primeabgb.com/online-price-reviews-india/silverstone-sugo-mini-itx-tower-cabinet-sst-sg13b/
Just make sure the psu/gpu/cpu cooler all fit the dimensions of the case or decide all other components then go for the case. Paying 12k for that case is a bit overpriced.

Edit : Check if you can fit this MicroATX case dimensions
https://www.theitdepot.com/details-Corsair+Carbide+Series+SPEC-M2+MicroATX+Gaming+Case+(CC-9011087-WW)_C5P26262.html

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yes, it should be fine.