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I wasn't concerned with what you have just making it clear for anyone who might be considering purchasing a SSD especially with the lower powered systems where skins aren't going to run smooth without dds enabled
Win 7 + large library + dds enabled and space could disappear pretty quickly
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I still don't see the point of buying an extra GFX Card. To cut on the price scrap the GFX card all together and use the core i3 internal one. It does provide full HW video acceleration. Also drivers for ATI cards are not much more mature then for the intel integrated. So, if you REALLY want an extra GFX go Nvidia.
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scarfi
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i am getting sick….
but i think i finally come to an end in finding the right hardware…but i still have some problems where i need your help.
Case: Wesena ITX7
Board: Asus P8H67-I (b3)
CPU: Intel Core i5-2500T
8GB Kingston Hyperspeed
GPU: Nvidia GT430 or something else more powerful, still searching… (passiv)
2,5" Harddrive (in near future a 128gb SSD)
slot-in bluray writer (still looking)
dvb-c tv card linux supported (still looking)
for this wesena case there is only a 120 watt external power supply recommended (on their website)
is it possible to have an external 350watt (or stronger) power supply? if yes, can you recommend one?
i dont know anything about power supply these days. a strong graphics card need a lot of power, right?
what can i do?
it has to be that wesena case….
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2011-08-05, 15:56
(This post was last modified: 2011-08-05, 15:59 by X3lectric.)
you wont need more than 120w and the nvidia gfx card you chose is just fine, a ssd save your money.
slot bluray
http://goo.gl/1oH4O
linux compatible tv cards
http://linuxtv.org/wiki/index.php/DVB-C_PCI_Cards
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scarfi
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X3lectric : that sounds good!
but why is everybody sayin that this configuration wouldnt work with 120watt and i need to buy a bigger case with 350w ?
is there a problem with 120watt, if i choose to play a 3d 1080p while i record a tv show (for example) ?
it would be really great if i could put everything (from my list) in this box. do you think i will get heat problems? are there fans available which are really quiet?
and last…the gfx card. is there a nvidia card available that i can put in this case (120w) but slightly/more powerful than the gt430? directx 11 (maybe one where i can play some dolphin emu @720p)
…my english is really bad, sorry about that!
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ok 120w is more than adequate, at a push they do a 150w (but ok 150 for extra just in case shit), no matter what file type your gonna throw at it. fans are not a problem depending on space fansize you want/have
I recommend fractal design fans they very good and quiet.
Thers also a internal remote receiver that you can install in this but to be honest a extenal is just as good if you dont mind the extra wires.
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scarfi
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i used this site to calculate my power consumption and it says 145w @90% systemload (all components) …i still dont know if thats ok with 120w
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go for 150W. Or contact them to see if they have 250w 145 @ 90% is not bad if you dont stress system.