Not-So-Mini Build: Core i7-2700k - GA-H61N-USB3 - 16GB

[macs_forever]

I like the look of it, and the parts seems to be of high quality as well.

Thanks.

Still looking for a good HSF for over clocking. I may have to relocate the power supply to make this work out. Not that hard in this case, but I'll have to break out the dremel tool and a drill if i have to go that hard core. Option #2 - water cooling...

 

[macs_forever]

Can you put some images of the system and the case? I want to make an idea. Thank you

Oh! sure, maybe not until tomorrow though

 

[denisberea]

Can you put some images of the system and the case? I want to make an idea. Thank you

Oh! sure, maybe not until tomorrow though

No problem

 

[macs_forever]

Right side, behind the motherboard panel:

Front with DVD removed:

Bottom:

Top:

Inside the left side angled from front to back with PS in:

The back:

The Micro-ATX Power supply outside the case:

Motherboard Tray with PS removed (3 shots):

 

[denisberea]

Do U have any problems with the temps? What are your measured temps inside?

 

[macs_forever]

No problems, but I haven't attempted over clocking yet. I thought the stock HSF was insufficient for over clocking. Current temps are roughly 43c at cores with 50c spikes under heavy load. Case temps tend to be 2-5c below core temps. The whole setup only has 3 fans. an 80mm in the PSU, the 100mm fan on the CPU. 140mm at the front of the case.

 

[Stork]

IIRC, the H boards don't OC. The P and Z and X mobos are designed for OC'ing. You can burn out a H mobo in a heartbeat if you're not care.

 

[macs_forever]

IIRC, the H boards don't OC. The P and Z and X mobos are designed for OC'ing. You can burn out a H mobo in a heartbeat if you're not care.

OC'ing primarily through the multiplier. This board does allow that. It allows voltage changes too but I won't change memory settings and any voltage changes would be slight.

 

[rjperciful]

I am thinking of building a Micro to take on the road, I play in a band need the boost in speed. This case is perfect.

Is the power supply too weak? I always thought that you needed something like 650w to run a lot of this stuff. Sorry for the noob question, I'm sure you know what you're doing - which is why I'm asking.

Thanks in advance!

 

[macs_forever]

I am thinking of building a Micro to take on the road, I play in a band need the boost in speed. This case is perfect.

Is the power supply too weak? I always thought that you needed something like 650w to run a lot of this stuff. Sorry for the noob question, I'm sure you know what you're doing - which is why I'm asking.

Thanks in advance!

No, as the calculator in page 1 indicates, I have plenty of power. However, it will take a full sized PSU. I just wanted a little extra room in the case. A full sized PSU with the 4 drive cage installed (not pictured) is a very tight fit.