GPU needed for Akasa ENIGMA Compact Mini ITX Case?

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Hey Guys,

I plan on buying this case, could you please tell me what is the best GPU I can get for this small case?

From Nvidia or AMD?

Many thanks in advance
 
That case is not compatable with plug in GPU's though with onboard graphics overclocking so nicely these days you probably don't need one.
 
Many thanks for the reply

So I cannot use latest cards like the 8800GT etc, Do you know of any other cases as small or of similar size that can fit say a 8800GT or AMD 4850?

Many thanks in advance
 
As far as I can tell that case doesn't alow for any expansion cards at all. So i'm afraid an upgrade is out of the question.
 
You'd need a micro-ATX case big enough to take full sized cards.

Or if you could settle for a less powerful GPU, you could get a micro-ATX case that can take half height (low profile) cards and get something like an ATi 4550.
 
I know something like a noah (HERE) has an aditional PCI slot but i don't know if the case could cope with such a lengthy, warm and power hungry card.

Speaking of which - what do you intend to power it with since most ITX systems only have PSU's ranging from 60-120 watts.

I suspect something like a 4670 might just about cope in a case that size but the PSU issue is still a concern.

gt

Edit: This might be a possibility - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-186-SP&tool=3
 
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Just thought I'd correct those who said you can't get a 8800GT on a mini-itx. You can. OK I wouldn't suggest that card, but I have had a HD4670 running on my Commell LV-677DC in my hoojum cubit.
It makes things a little warmer than the 21 degrees that my T2600 runs at, but it is possible and works well.

What I would suggest is you use an additional brick PSU unit for a card like this or make sure you are very happy with your PSU. Mine is a built-in to the board 120W and I was a little worried but it works.

Other case would be Nexus Psile but with both of these cases the GFX card must be short, single slot and not too power hungry.
 
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