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Started a thread here https://forums.overclockers.co.ukthis moment in time./threads/htpc-and-game-streamer.18787571/
regarding build a HTPC that can handle modern games at mid-low settings at around 720p, but figured this might be a better place for feed back on the case in particular.
Originally was thinking of going the g4560 + 1050ti route, but then found out Bristol ridge is finally getting a retail release and figured though lacking less grunt it would probably serve in the mean time and be future proof with the am4 socket. (as an aside do folks reckon it would provide more grunt than the current I7-3520M and geforce 640m LE my current laptop has?)
Gone through a few changes of heart in regards to case, originally looking at expensive cases with touchscreen displays already fitted but due to the large footprint thinking an MITX case with a jury rigged USB touchscreen would fit my purposes better. Been very tempted by Streacoms passive cases as they look like they would handle the 65W APU but they seem a little beyond what I can afford at time.
Just spotted this https://www.overclockers.co.uk/in-win-bq656-usb3.0-mini-itx-case-120w-power-supply-ca-063-iw.html after looking at the similar Chopin model, but the lower cost, option of an optical drive and a VESA to make fitting the drive makes this seem a shoe in, and could get me by until I can afford to throw money at carving up a Streacom DB4 to fit my needs.
Anyone have any experience with this case or thoughts on this plan especially in regards to the power supply, and keeping the case as quiet as possible while still effectively cooling it?
Cheers!
regarding build a HTPC that can handle modern games at mid-low settings at around 720p, but figured this might be a better place for feed back on the case in particular.
Originally was thinking of going the g4560 + 1050ti route, but then found out Bristol ridge is finally getting a retail release and figured though lacking less grunt it would probably serve in the mean time and be future proof with the am4 socket. (as an aside do folks reckon it would provide more grunt than the current I7-3520M and geforce 640m LE my current laptop has?)
Gone through a few changes of heart in regards to case, originally looking at expensive cases with touchscreen displays already fitted but due to the large footprint thinking an MITX case with a jury rigged USB touchscreen would fit my purposes better. Been very tempted by Streacoms passive cases as they look like they would handle the 65W APU but they seem a little beyond what I can afford at time.
Just spotted this https://www.overclockers.co.uk/in-win-bq656-usb3.0-mini-itx-case-120w-power-supply-ca-063-iw.html after looking at the similar Chopin model, but the lower cost, option of an optical drive and a VESA to make fitting the drive makes this seem a shoe in, and could get me by until I can afford to throw money at carving up a Streacom DB4 to fit my needs.
Anyone have any experience with this case or thoughts on this plan especially in regards to the power supply, and keeping the case as quiet as possible while still effectively cooling it?
Cheers!
