mITX cases under 16cm high that accept a full height GFX card?

randal · 5 Jul 2010 at 10:48

Currently running a Noah mITX case, which is good for what it is but is struggling a bit with a s775 setup.

I'd like to upgrade the graphics from the onboard 9400 on the Zotac so I can play the odd Steam game, but there's no way in hell thermally the Noah could handle a separate GFX card - not to mention PSU issues with the wee 80w unit in there.

I've looked at the Sugo SG05/06 but they're 17.7cm high which is too big to fit under my telly, any suggestions? Having had a quick scoot about I think I'm severely limited with my options, custom build case may be the only option...

Frozennova · 5 Jul 2010 at 11:16

I didnt think you could get them any shorted than that as miniITX is 17x17cm

gt_junkie · 5 Jul 2010 at 11:33

If you can get a decent low profile VGA card then something like the Antec ISK 300-150 or ISK 310-150 might do nicely.

Both have 150w PSU's so there's a good chance it might be able to support an additional low power card.

gt

randal · 5 Jul 2010 at 12:00

Just had a look around (ah the search button), and it would appear that PowerColour are releasing a half height 57xx card in the not too distant. This opens up my options considerably.

However I doubt a 150w PSU would keep up with that GPU and a C2D, the search goes on...

gt_junkie · 5 Jul 2010 at 12:09

Yeah, i think that would be pushing it.

I was thinking something along the lines of a HD5570

I'm sure there's a case out there that'd be perfect.

gt

Tute · 5 Jul 2010 at 12:17

http://www.lan-gear.com/miniITX_spec_mom.php

Looks like it might work...

gt_junkie · 5 Jul 2010 at 12:34

Yeah, that'd probably fit, nice spot Tute.

Any idea when it's gonna be released? I know they've been delaying on some of their ITX cases for a while now.

gt

Tute · 5 Jul 2010 at 12:38

Given the delays on the Da Box, i'd really not like to hazard a guess. I would expect a month or two after the Da Box, and the Da Box is scheduled for this/next month, last I checked.

randal · 5 Jul 2010 at 12:59

That looks superb, cheers Tute. Judging from the manfacturor's spec that'll handle a high end GFX card and WC. Looks like I'll be adding an H50 into that spec.

gt_junkie · 5 Jul 2010 at 13:21

Tute said:
Da Box.

Nice one - thanks!

gt

Guardsmon · 5 Jul 2010 at 14:07

You might be able to participate in the beta if you are willing to pay for the shipping costs if you ask nicely

Otherwise I think you might be waiting a serious length of time - still waiting for the M-ATX 8 months after it was first released in the USA. How long can it take to find a seller over here.