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Micro ATX mobo and 5870.. overkill?

Jay85

Jay85

Jay85

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Would you recommend a 5870 or a 5850 for my setup? I currently have a 5670 which im using as a filler at the moment. I think i have just enough room in my case to fit the 5870 but is it abit overkill?
 
Not at all, P180 mini is a cracking case and i'd have no worries about shoving a 5870 in mine.

You will need to take out the lower drive bay cage though to fit it in :)

Other than that, will work fine.
 
Excellent! Whats temps like in yours for the gpu? I'm worried about airflow, although i think i might be able to stick a fan in for the hdd cage.
 
Airflow will be fine, there's a 120 that blows right over where your GPU will be, then it'll be pumped straight out the back of the case (assuming you get a blower stock cooler type).

Otherwise it'll just get lifted out the top by the 200mm. :)
 
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