Wee Project Build

I did consider the i7, but due to thermal envelope I decided against.

I am expecting a few negative opinions when I show the build - we will see.
 
Pppffffffffff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've only gone and missed the delivery........

Had to pay an extra £12 to get it delivered tomorrow now.

:(
 
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Got the 32nm CPU for the 73TDP -gives a little room for oc'ing - with the right cooling of course (and in such a small case it will be interesting).

We'll see how it goes.

:D
 
Looks like I'm gonna have to RMA the Motherboard :(

Does not like it when the two GTS250's are plugged in.

Works with just one GPU card (tried both cards - and fine) but BSOD's when I put the second in.

Also, does not recognise the XMP profile of the RAM.

So much for a nice easy build.......
 
Yup,

Checked GPU's - there all ok.
CPU - fine
RAM - Don't have any other DDR3 so can't check (can only run tests on current RAM - not done yet).
 
Well......................

Don't I feel like a fool...............

Looks like a bios update on the motherboard has fixed the problem with the GPU's.

The wee rig is happily crunching away......whilst I type :)

Having a few minow issues with it still, as Boinc has froze up twice......

But, since stopping it from trying to switch off the monitor after 15mins things seem to be ok (fingers crossed).

Will post a few piccie's (after I've had some sleep) - just to see what ya thinks!!!
 
Before:

beforeo.jpg
 
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Job Done.

With a few minor tweaks and bios update - it's all working fine.

Now, just need to sort out some better cooling for the CPU & GPU's.......

Any advice? (bearing in mind it's such a wee case)

:D
 
Not gonna fit the H50 or Coolit in this case - afraid it's only air cooling.

Height restrictions too - max height from board is 120mm (if I remove the side fan)
 
Sorry, just meant standard air coolers.

No paricular budget in mind - oc depending on how good the coolers are.

Main thing atm are the GPU's - currently running @ 85c and 85% fan (top card).

The current GPU coolers don't exhaust the heat out the back of the case.
 
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