after using a pcioPSU style Z3 ( http://www.pico-box.com/z3-atx-200.html ) which couldn't be touched at any load whereas my HD Plex units(have 150W, 160W, and 250W units) run nice and cool. These also feature heatsinks on their MOSFETs and don't plug directly into the mobo unlike the mini-box and p...

Still waiting for some money to arrive on my bank account... Do you think it is a risky bet to have (provided I have a 92 mm intake fan + 80 mm exhaust fan for the GPU): - that kind of CPU cooler : http://www.zalman.com/global/product/Product_Read.php?Idx=790 or http://gelidsolutions.com/products/in...

Ahah no, just the one post he explains how to plug a HDPLX 250W PSU into a boars that does not have a 24 pin connector.

My seven years of German are far far away but there is quite a nice beginning of answer regarding my Thin-ITX question :

http://extreme.pcgameshardware.de/casem ... ost6538768

If anyone could translate as I'm no tech expert...

streacom_FC8-v1.jpg What do you think of his calculation ? If you stick with the F7C Alpha, check twice (maybe directly with Streacom own customer support) if it may host a dual slot GPU (quiet GTX 750ti cards are dual slot ones). There is a 3D model of the Streacom case available on the Sketchup 3...

Upgrading to the G4400 is a good idea. However I a mgoing to stick to the Streacom case, this is the starting point of the whole build ! Regarding the HDPLEX PSU, it should be able to handle the load of a G4400 + 750 ti. However, some do not like the idea... http://www.overclock.net/t/1542018/mini-i...

I guess you're right ! Here is my final dilemna : Config 1 : Streacom F7C / G3258 / R7 250 -Max wattage : 157W http://outervision.com/b/fF96zl - Total cost (w/o PSU) : 350 € Any 200W PSU in mind ? Config 2 : Streacom F8C / A8 7600 Max wattage : 107 W http://outervision.com/b/rcBK4z - Total cost (w/o...

You can get pcie extension cable to fit the GPU. Trying to go small and maintain a low budget don't mate well together. Asrock forum members confirmed a standard GPU would fit without a riser (open ended PCIe port). However, if I was to add a GPU, it may be good to move the card where it could brea...

Not having to use a pico-psu allows me to save 70 € and avoid the possible compatibility issue with the FC8 CPU pipes ! Why thin itx is not advised for gaming ? By gaming I mean very light gaming, possibly no gaming at all. I just want the possibility to play older racing games and FPS (2010-12 game...

Ok, thanks for your advice. I might be better off with the F7C. After all, I am only interested in the "look" of the case. My two other criterias were : DC-AC jack adapter on the mobo, possibility to add a discrete GPU. If I was to choose an Intel CPU, my only mobo choice would be this one : http://...

Thanks for your answers ! The streacom FC8 is actually compatible thanks to the MH1 adapter I forgot to mention : http://www.streacom.com/support/system-build-guide/ What kind of wattage do you think it would need ? According to various tests, around 130 W should be enough on load. The R7 750 has it...

Hi there, I am thinking of building a new PC around the Streacom FC8 case, and the ASRock AM1H-ITX mono, compatible with the Streacom case. This PC would be dedicated to AutoCAD, Sketchup, HTPC and light gaming (mainly my 2010 steam catalog) on a 720p video projector. Here is the components list I w...

Hey there, thanks to both of you for your time and explanations, food for thoughts! I`ve seen similar setups with a 120mm fan between the gpu and cpu cooler, not sure if that would be possible in your case, the cpu socket looks a bit too close to the pcie slot. Unfortunatly I have absolutely no clea...

Hey there, here is my current setup: stock i5 750 cooled by a NH-U9B + passive XFX 5770 with HR-03 heatsink. I have a total of four fans: - a rear intake Nanoxia DX12-600, running at full speed (700 RPM/ 11.3 CFM) - a front exhaust stock Lian Li 120 mm, running at full speed as well - a Noctua 92 mm...