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Awesome. Congrats again on the build. You guys have inspired me to offer it as a barebones on my site. It has the E-i5, A6-3500, A75, 4GB DDR-1866 and the NT07-AM2. Someone just needs to add up to 2 x 2.5" HDD with their OS and they've got this great HTPC build. Thanks!
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Hi aptalca!
How much space is there between the cooler and the ssd?
Spec says that 3.5" hdd is ok with 36mm cooler. This is 36.5, but I can't imagine that there is space for a ~26mm 3.5 hdd.
Thanks
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If you use a 1U (28mm) cooler there is exactly enough room for a 3.5" HDD in the E-i5 case. It's not a configuration I recommend with the case. You'd want to use a side-blowing CPU cooler such as the Dynatron K199 and low-wattage CPU. The 3,5" HDD will block all of the air space above the motherboard. It can be done though if you know what you're getting into. With a 3.5" HDD installed, there is no room for an SSD unless you use mSATA.
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(This post was last modified: 2012-11-27, 19:47 by pszab.)
Hi Dougie Fresh!
At that moment i'm just thinking about it... the cause is I have already a 2TB 3.5" hdd.. and I wouldn't like bigger case if it is possible. I really don't like bigger case option..
I would't like to play games or do very powerful thng so I thought about the minimum Llano/Trinity cpu (a4). If needed then overclocked, undervolt, etc. But I think it would be better than a brazos system.
Important for me to be a silent computer!! What do you think think about this?
What do you mean about low powered cpu? 65W is ok for this case?
- Should I use side fan in this case? Or just for more powerfull cpus?
Btw, I think I don't buy new adapter so I should have to undervolt/underclock it.
- Is it enough to use this recommended Gelid 1U heatsink? or is it better a higher heatsink without fan and a fan in side of the case?
thank you very-very much
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I think you have a lot working against you in this build because you want to put a lot into a small case and then have it be silent. These requirements are all at odds with each other. If you're ok with it then I would say go for it with this in mind.
1. You have room for 1 x 3.5" HDD. If you also want an SSD you will need an mSATA SSD
2. You have room for a 28mm CPU cooler and nothing more
3. With the motherboard, CPU and HDD all producing heat in a confined space, the fan(s) will have to work harder meaning they will get noiser.
It's one of those things that you'll have to try and see if you like the results. Consider using a side-blowing cooler (Dynatron makes them) and getting a couple of case fans (40mmx10mm is all you have room for) but again, that's all going to add noise. I think you'll need the case fans to keep the 3.5" HDD cool.
I would not try to go fanless.
Have you considered using an eSATA external enclosure?
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Hi,
I wouldt't like to use external usb.
Thanks a lot