Possible gaming sff.

chumpit

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Hey guys,
Im planing to build a new gaming/Linux pc/box to replace my ancient p4 pc.
Due to the relative cramp area on and under my desk I'm planning on a a small form factor pc.

I'm hopefully looking (if i get this quarter bonus) a i7 based kit:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-059-DF&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=1283
board in a
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-154-LL&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=187
case,


The only two issues are what gpus can i fit in said case and where can i get a cpu cooler that will fit in the case? Or wouldit be better to set up a water cooling system?

Thanks in advance for the help.
 
Tute said:
Any GPU will go, although it'll require mor epatience if it's bigger as it's a small case!

CPU Cooler - go for the Scythe Mini-Ninja. It fits and cools very well. Better than anything for the size.
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Thanks, i was having nightmares of trying to sort out water cooling.
 
Happy said:
That cooler won't cool an i7 (or even fit on a LGA1366) as they're very hot, also having a small case too won't be brilliant helping cool an i7 either. As for the case I have seen 4870 Xfire and a 4870X2 so quite a lot of cards fit.
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So maybe go for a quad core? it would be a lot cheaper i suppose.
 
Happy said:
If you are going to watercool it'll be fine, but with a hot GPU and an i7 in a SFF case it'll be pretty dam hot. A 775 quad will be a HUGE step up from a P4 anyway so I'd go we that route, and as you said cheaper too :)
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P4 extreme 3.6ghz of single core POWER!!!

I don't think i have enough experience to comfortable build a water cooled pc.

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Happy said:
Opps :o :p

Is there a fan for it though, as in the pics above doesn't look like it.
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It clips on the side and can be moved apparently.,
it looks very nice plus the air flow in the case should be pretty good.
 
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