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May 2nd, 2020 11:24 pm

#1

AidenJacob [OP]: Newbie; Sep 30, 2019; 21 posts; 9 upvotes

May 2nd, 2020 11:24 pm

I am building an ITX desktop pc recently. I am using In WIn A1 plus case. In order to fit in the case, I plan to use this graphic card: https://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX78846. But it is out of stock online. I am not able to find it anywhere else.

I am also having trouble finding the mini-ITX motherboard to fit the case. I plan to use X470 chipset. If I can find X570, it would be also fine. But now I can only find B450 from pc-Canada. B450 is ok with 3700X. But I don't really want to use it. If I choose B450, probably I will downgrade my CPU a little to 3600X.

Basically I checked websites: Newegg, memory express, Mike's computer shop, canadacomputers, pc-Canada and amazon. Does anyone know any other online websites in Canada or in the United states that can ship to Canada?

Thank you.

May 3rd, 2020 2:15 am

#2

Quickman: Deal Addict; Jan 8, 2015; 2226 posts; 1669 upvotes

May 3rd, 2020 2:15 am

Do you plan on using SLI?

Hint: That's not possible if you plan on getting an ITX motherboard. Therefor there's no point in getting an X470 motherboard. Look at the quality of the VRM's and heatsink on it. If you don't require PCIE 4.0 for your graphics card or NVME SSD you can settle for B450 motherboard. But again maybe the VRM's are better on an X570 board?

Bottom line: It doesn't matter whether you get B450, X470, X570(unless you want PCIE 4.0). Look for the motherboard with the best VRM's and whatever else you need to be on the motherboard.

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May 3rd, 2020 2:19 am

#3

chatbox: Deal Guru; Apr 17, 2003; 10644 posts; 7234 upvotes

May 3rd, 2020 2:19 am

Did you check with them here?
https://www.shoprbc.com/ca/shop/product ... d=52679226

May 3rd, 2020 9:01 am

#4

AidenJacob [OP]: Newbie; Sep 30, 2019; 21 posts; 9 upvotes

May 3rd, 2020 9:01 am

Quickman wrote: ↑ Do you plan on using SLI?

Hint: That's not possible if you plan on getting an ITX motherboard. Therefor there's no point in getting an X470 motherboard. Look at the quality of the VRM's and heatsink on it. If you don't require PCIE 4.0 for your graphics card or NVME SSD you can settle for B450 motherboard. But again maybe the VRM's are better on an X570 board?

Bottom line: It doesn't matter whether you get B450, X470, X570(unless you want PCIE 4.0). Look for the motherboard with the best VRM's and whatever else you need to be on the motherboard.

May 3rd, 2020 9:02 am

#5

AidenJacob [OP]: Newbie; Sep 30, 2019; 21 posts; 9 upvotes

May 3rd, 2020 9:02 am

chatbox wrote: ↑ Did you check with them here?
https://www.shoprbc.com/ca/shop/product ... d=52679226

Thanks for the info. Just checked, they don't carry any XFX graphic cards.

May 3rd, 2020 10:57 am

#6

BernardRyder: Deal Fanatic; Jun 16, 2009; 7002 posts; 7803 upvotes; GTA

May 3rd, 2020 10:57 am

Sign up to www.pcpartpicker.com, change your currency to Canadian, and play with the search settings there. You can search by specifics like retailer, component manufacturer, price, and more.

c'mon get happy!

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May 3rd, 2020 2:26 pm

#7

coilz: Deal Fanatic; Jul 26, 2004; 5277 posts; 2277 upvotes

May 3rd, 2020 2:26 pm

The case appears to be fairly flexible when it comes with GPU length with a max of 320mm fit. and it should also fit most ITX sized motherboards. If you want X470 or X570 ITX motherboard you will have to pay $300+. Stock appears to be an issue currently as well. A B450 board should be able to handle 3700X ... some might have issue with a 3950X though... but a 3700X shouldnt be a problem at all.

May 4th, 2020 1:59 pm

#8

oscar_dog: Jr. Member; Mar 5, 2006; 179 posts; 6 upvotes; Toronto

May 4th, 2020 1:59 pm

I recently bought an B450 ITX mobo from Vuugo. I never heard of them until I saw them from pcpartpicker. Shipping was quick, but still had to pay $13 within the GTA.

May 10th, 2020 3:07 pm

#9

magical: Deal Addict; Jan 18, 2005; 1942 posts; 348 upvotes

May 10th, 2020 3:07 pm

Whatever you do avoid Memoryexpress like the plague, nothing about them is "Express" it should be MemoryHastles.com .... nothing "express" about the company and all I see is Hastles.

Nikon D810, 16-35 F4 VR, 70-200 F2.8E VR, 50 1.8

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May 10th, 2020 11:20 pm

#10

techjedi: Deal Addict; Jan 22, 2017; 1605 posts; 620 upvotes

May 10th, 2020 11:20 pm

ahahha did someone say SLI?
it is not even worth considering this option.

are we there yet?

Feb 21st, 2023 8:15 am

#11

raver4444: Member; Nov 24, 2012; 461 posts; 291 upvotes; Saint-Laurent

Feb 21st, 2023 8:15 am

Bringing back to life an old thread...with a different question.
What would be my best option to customize a desktop and build it online ?

There is this :
https://techguided.com/best-custom-pc-builders/

but...any great Canadian one with good feedback ?

Feb 21st, 2023 11:37 am

#12

iamsiege: Deal Addict; Nov 18, 2017; 3356 posts; 2185 upvotes; Alberta

Feb 21st, 2023 11:37 am

raver4444 wrote: ↑ Bringing back to life an old thread...with a different question.
What would be my best option to customize a desktop and build it online ?

There is this :
https://techguided.com/best-custom-pc-builders/

but...any great Canadian one with good feedback ?

Check the BST forums, there are good deals from peeps with great feedback selling systems and components all the time, (shameless plug incoming) including myself.

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Feb 21st, 2023 5:19 pm

#13

BeaverLiquor: Deal Fanatic; Mar 1, 2005; 6378 posts; 4301 upvotes; Toronto

Feb 21st, 2023 5:19 pm

raver4444 wrote: ↑ Bringing back to life an old thread...with a different question.
What would be my best option to customize a desktop and build it online ?

There is this :
https://techguided.com/best-custom-pc-builders/

but...any great Canadian one with good feedback ?

Are you looking for parts or someone to build it for you?

Parts (as mentioned above), https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/

Builders (any parts store can custom build it for you) but,

https://gamertech.ca/ (may have to pay the social media markup)

https://www.memoryexpress.com/Tool/Configurator

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