2011-01-31, 07:49
so your saying that the case I bought the power supply isn't strong enough to run my setup. I used an online power supply calculator and it said for my setup 182W is needed.
2011-01-31, 07:54
the site I buy from is NCIX.com could you maybe look at the cases and see what u would recommend. And also if I install everything in this case and the power supply isnt strong enough will the computer just not boot or will I damage things. Thanks
2011-01-31, 07:58
[CASE] Apex MI-100 Black mini-ITX ($57)
[FAN] Scythe SY1225SL12L 120mm ($10)
250w PSU should handle it....
also, a bad PSU could potentially damage other components yes...
2011-01-31, 08:05
on this review here it says the difference between my case and the case your saying to buy is only the front bezel the interior is identical. http://www.silentpcreview.com/apex-mi008
2011-01-31, 08:08
spencer785 Wrote:ok and does that make a big difference.
HeLL YEAH!!!
Heat has to escape spencer!!!
2011-01-31, 08:11
yep I know stupid question. But anyways I will try the case im getting and hopefully it works fine. What do u think of this case http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=3...omoid=1275
2011-01-31, 08:14
that one is perfect as my friend Omar bought it...
PSU is very good!
but, you can also buy a 3rd party LowProfile CPU cooler
like this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6835220034
At just 37mm high,
Silverstone's NT07-775 eliminates your worries about using a mini-sized computer case.
just make sure you buy one thats for Intel socket 1156
PSU is very good!
but, you can also buy a 3rd party LowProfile CPU cooler
like this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6835220034
At just 37mm high,
Silverstone's NT07-775 eliminates your worries about using a mini-sized computer case.
just make sure you buy one thats for Intel socket 1156
2011-01-31, 08:18
oh okay thanks and will keep you updated once I get the parts and everything installed.
2011-01-31, 08:26
do you think it would be a lot better than using stock i3 cooler.
2011-01-31, 08:27
well remember spencer...
if you dont have enough space to fit your mobo under the PSU,
u might have to buy a low profile cpu cooler so it'll fit,,,
if you dont have enough space to fit your mobo under the PSU,
u might have to buy a low profile cpu cooler so it'll fit,,,
2011-01-31, 08:28
true I heard it fits but the fan casing touches the PS is that bad or what and also how tall is the stock i3 cooler compared to this.
