2011-09-07, 00:59
Can you *feasibly*, horizontally mount an ASUS GT430 card inside a 1u rackmount server chasis? I know it's technically possible using a pci riser card, but does the heatsink become overly inefficient with the limited space. For sake of argument let's say I'm pushing nothing but 1080p 3D films through it, since I assume that would tax it thermally the most.
I am trying to streamline my home electronics by putting everything in a server closet. The question becomes, can I get away with a 1U chasis for the HTPC, or do I need to step up the plate and go the 2U/3U/4U route. Spce isn't really a problem, but I'm not a huge fan on wasting space simply because I can... I mean that space could be used for (insert awesome new project or piece of equipment here)...
Keep in mind this will do NOTHING other than run XBMC 24/7/365.
Any thoughts?
I am trying to streamline my home electronics by putting everything in a server closet. The question becomes, can I get away with a 1U chasis for the HTPC, or do I need to step up the plate and go the 2U/3U/4U route. Spce isn't really a problem, but I'm not a huge fan on wasting space simply because I can... I mean that space could be used for (insert awesome new project or piece of equipment here)...
Keep in mind this will do NOTHING other than run XBMC 24/7/365.
Any thoughts?