Recent content by NichoTL

You can also use the Prolimatech Samuel 17 in the SG05. You then have enough clearance to flip the PSU (fan facing UP) while having the CPU fan pushing air DOWN.

What you just said doesn't make much sense. Higher efficiency is EXACTLY equivalent to lower heat dissipation from the components: Roughly: for exemple Bronze: 300W delivered is 300/.85=353W drawn so 53W dissipated Gold: 300W delivered is 300/.9=333W drawn so 33W dissipated

Well I run mine with a 3570K and I can't overclock. I haven't updated the BIOS for a while though...

Actually I've been running my system on the basic 300W in SG05, but that's because my GPU was fairly frugal (6850). But that was with a lot of margin (can't remember the exact numbers). I've heard that 7850 is fine too. Right now I don't even have a discrete GPU (not playing at all). The point...

Uhh 450W an absolute minimum? you're pushing it. SG05 with 450W SFX has no problem powering powerful machines, with a GTX680, 6970, or 7970. Thing to remember: this is mini-ITX so single GPU config. Actually even the 300W version is powerful enough for very good gaming rigs. That's why maybe...

If you are not overclocking: 1. a blow-down cooler is more than enough (AXP-140, Samuel 17) and provide a lot more airflow arount the CPU (VRM) and if you select the right fan, more silent then most closed-loop water-cooling setups where pumps are usually rather noisy. 2. If you flip the...

Like a few of their latest SFF designs, there is no optical drive. Not a deal breaker, but a slot-in opening would have been nice.

Not sure about the answer to your question, but why not pick the FSP 300W SFX instead. That's the one that comes with the SG05 300W, and it's quite good. FSP SFX 300W

That shop is usually pretty reliable, they wouldn't pull a date out of their bottom. I like the height above the CPU. Some tall air coolers should fit, that is if the PSU doesn't encroach too much on their space. I guess the mobo CPU placement will be important with this case.

Calling your statement silly is rude? I almost did write something rude and then I thought, nah, silly ought to do it. You can't expect blurting out stuff like that without being called on it. I'm sorry I hurt your feelings...

Yes I know, but my proc is a K and the P8H77-I won't let me go above 34.

That's one silly flat-out statement. What's that got to do with anything? ASrock has been making quality boards for a while now. Sure you might prefer Asus boards and that's your right, but for most people the decision will be down to features/layout/price etc... Anyhow: Like I said in...

There is also one from ASRock: H77M-ITX.

Here's the good news. There is CPU voltage adjustment, if coarse (0, +0.05, +0.10, +0.15). Now here is the really bad news: can't adjust the CPU multiplier up from 34 (on my 3570K). You read this right. I'm guessing it's a decision from Asus to differentiate their boards. Maybe BIOS updates...

Here is a video. It's in swedish but informative anyway. Note: this case is BIG. For me the most shocking is its width. Bitfenix Prodigy on Sweclockers