Hi folks,
I'm upgrading a mini-pc to take a graphics card so I can drive a second monitor. I haven't found a case that's just right so would welcome some ideas. I've not done this before so learning as I go...
My requirements are:
- fit a mini-ITX with SSD
- be shallow, ideally max 22cm deep (could go up to 27cm but would have to relocate), and max height 32cm
- take a slimline ODD
- be very quiet but not cook itself
- fit a graphics card to drive a 2600x1440 monitor @60hz
The depth and slim ODD seem to be the biggest constraints on my options. Front runner is the Lian Li Q07 with an adapter to take the slim drive.
I came across the Lian Li Q03 though which would have been perfect I think as it takes a slimline ODD as standard and has a headphone jack on the front. But it's discontinued!
So, my questions are:
- anything else might consider case-wise?
- power-wise I don't think I need 500W but I guess this is as small as they come these days?
- and graphics card can I get away with say an nvidia 730 or should I go for something beefier? Won't be gaming really.
Thanks a lot!
My basket at Overclockers UK:
I'm upgrading a mini-pc to take a graphics card so I can drive a second monitor. I haven't found a case that's just right so would welcome some ideas. I've not done this before so learning as I go...
My requirements are:
- fit a mini-ITX with SSD
- be shallow, ideally max 22cm deep (could go up to 27cm but would have to relocate), and max height 32cm
- take a slimline ODD
- be very quiet but not cook itself
- fit a graphics card to drive a 2600x1440 monitor @60hz
The depth and slim ODD seem to be the biggest constraints on my options. Front runner is the Lian Li Q07 with an adapter to take the slim drive.
I came across the Lian Li Q03 though which would have been perfect I think as it takes a slimline ODD as standard and has a headphone jack on the front. But it's discontinued!
So, my questions are:
- anything else might consider case-wise?
- power-wise I don't think I need 500W but I guess this is as small as they come these days?
- and graphics card can I get away with say an nvidia 730 or should I go for something beefier? Won't be gaming really.
Thanks a lot!
My basket at Overclockers UK:
- 1 x Lian-Li PC-Q07B Mini-ITX Case - Black= £52.99
- 1 x Kolink KL-500M 500W 80 Plus Bronze Modular Power Supply= £39.95
- 1 x Lian Li EX-553 Slimline ODD Bay & 3.5" /2.5" HDD/SSD Bay - Black= £13.99
Total: £106.93 (includes shipping: £0.00)