2018-01-12, 09:30
So, just an update on this since I have had it running for quite some time.
I began running into heat issues. My CPU was climbing up into the lower 70 degree Celsius range under heavier loads, which isn't very stable for a 7860K CPU. So I ended up pulling the setup out of the case and replacing it with a lower wattage CPU and cheaper board. I then placed all the components into a Cooler Master Elite 130 case with a Corsair radiator in a PUSH/PULL configuration. I am also now running a higher end 450 watt power supply, and for good measure, I picked up a GTX 1060 (6GB). Also changed, is the remote receiver. I am now using a FLIRC USB dongle which works just fine.
The old nMedia case seems to be handling the low watt AM1 5350 Kabini 25watt CPU with no issues, so I passed it off to my son for his college dorm for Netflix and what have you.
I like the nMedia case, but I'm glad I made the switch, not just because of thermal issues, but it allowed me to put in the GeForce card over using onboard graphics.
So with that being said, I wouldn't attempt an HTPC setup on the nMediaPC 1800B unless you use a cooler running lower wattage CPU.
As a side note, with the new GTX 1060 installed, I have been using my HTPC as a bitcoin miner when not in use. I have a couple other mining rigs here at the house, figured the 1060 HTPC might as well join in on the fun!!
I began running into heat issues. My CPU was climbing up into the lower 70 degree Celsius range under heavier loads, which isn't very stable for a 7860K CPU. So I ended up pulling the setup out of the case and replacing it with a lower wattage CPU and cheaper board. I then placed all the components into a Cooler Master Elite 130 case with a Corsair radiator in a PUSH/PULL configuration. I am also now running a higher end 450 watt power supply, and for good measure, I picked up a GTX 1060 (6GB). Also changed, is the remote receiver. I am now using a FLIRC USB dongle which works just fine.
The old nMedia case seems to be handling the low watt AM1 5350 Kabini 25watt CPU with no issues, so I passed it off to my son for his college dorm for Netflix and what have you.
I like the nMedia case, but I'm glad I made the switch, not just because of thermal issues, but it allowed me to put in the GeForce card over using onboard graphics.
So with that being said, I wouldn't attempt an HTPC setup on the nMediaPC 1800B unless you use a cooler running lower wattage CPU.
As a side note, with the new GTX 1060 installed, I have been using my HTPC as a bitcoin miner when not in use. I have a couple other mining rigs here at the house, figured the 1060 HTPC might as well join in on the fun!!
