Diogenes - AKA Rii's m-ITX Build.

[Retardobot]

I've just made the first step. This thread will serve as a build log with photos.

Have just ordered one of these - an Ncase M1 V3

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Not cheap. $185USD. Started via crowdsourcing on Indigogo and built from 100% aluminium by the hands of Lian Li. $319 to get it to NZ.

Updates to come when case arrives.

[Mayhem_Lee]

+1 I want it.........

i7k or i5k cpu for this build?

[Retardobot]

Gonna be an i5.

I've yet to see a reason for splurging out on an i7.

[The Demon Lord]

Gonna be an i5.

I've yet to see a reason for splurging out on an i7.

Adds an extra 2 Inches to your E-Penis

but in seriousness - all my Gaming rig builds have been I7 based - but thats casue I run Hyper-V (for work testing stuff at home) and also for Audio recording.

[Pigdog]

I didn't really feel a big step up from the 5 to the 7 but I think it was worth it.

[Mayhem_Lee]

Sweet i5k + a H60SE cooler? Thoughts yet on gfx card? 970GTX maybe

[Retardobot]

Sweet i5k + a H60SE cooler? Thoughts yet on gfx card? 970GTX maybe

I'm thinking an H100i and at this stage a 970 yeah. Will see what nvidia is offering when I'm ready to grab the GPU.

[Xsannz]

amd 390x is out soon RII

[Retardobot]

Not really interested in AMD this time round. Card also has to have an exhaust fan.

[Mayhem_Lee]

Sweet i5k + a H60SE cooler? Thoughts yet on gfx card? 970GTX maybe

I'm thinking an H100i and at this stage a 970 yeah. Will see what nvidia is offering when I'm ready to grab the GPU.

H100i is most likely overkill for an i5, although you will be able to run it super silent with an oc . Build the system and use onboard gfx until you get a dedicated card might be an option.

-1 to amd they pulled the pin on mantle, run hot or require 5fans & power hungry.

You may need to get CL or PBtech to order external exhausting card for your build? Can't find any currently listed

[Retardobot]

Damn, just had a look and you're right, no exhaust based GPUs.

A month or 2 off ordering a GPU (ordering case, PSU and RAM first as the market for these items are pretty stable).

Case should be here next week. Paid $40USD (includes insurance) for air shipping and having it shipped to the Mrs. work (Air Force base) which means it will be prioritised through any custom shenanigans it comes up against.

[Xenolightning]

I like that case. I looked at buying one. They do not have any without DVD in stock. I did not buy one.

[Retardobot]

It's a slot loading DVD that takes up minimal space that sits in the gap up front so minimal difference.

I have a lot of games on physical media (and buy physical media games) so was super keen for one.

[Growler]

What's the diff about the GPU you are talking about, does the rear type cost more, why not just get a closed loop cooler for ya GPU, would it not open the door for gpu selection to every brand then?

http://www.anandtech.com/show/7719/nzxt-kraken-g10-review-liquid-cooling-for-your-gpu

[Mayhem_Lee]

What's the diff about the GPU you are talking about, does the rear type cost more, why not just get a closed loop cooler for ya GPU, would it not open the door for gpu selection to every brand then?

http://www.anandtech.com/show/7719/nzxt-kraken-g10-review-liquid-cooling-for-your-gpu

He would need gpu like this https://www.ple.com.au/ViewItem.aspx?InventoryItemId=616527 due to Itx/SFF case size you want to limit the amount of heat dump, using an external exhausting card or reference spits it all out the arse. The AIO cooler you linked would work also but his CPU AIO cooler will be taking that available spot.

For some reason the current fad is to have as many fans possible on a gpu which is fine for large cases, not so much for SFF which is  the latest case fad

[Retardobot]

If worse comes to worse, I suppose I could by a 3rd market cooler.

[Xenolightning]

...physical media...

What is?

[Xsannz]

If worse comes to worse, I suppose I could by a 3rd market cooler.

is that made in the 3rd world sweat shops?

[Retardobot]

That was a bit of a turd.^

Was hoping to receive some sort of a payment confirmation from Ncase by now.

I'm half expecting them to email and say "sorry, due to high demand we will be unable to full fill your order until the year 3030".

Apparently the case was made available for pre-order in December. I couldn't find anywhere on the website that said anything about no stock or limited product run. Just that the case will be sent out as soon as payment is confirmed from PayPal.

[Xsannz]

That was a bit of a turd.^

Was hoping to receive some sort of a payment confirmation from Ncase by now.

I'm half expecting them to email and say "sorry, due to high demand we will be unable to full fill your order until the year 3030".

Apparently the case was made available for pre-order in December. I couldn't find anywhere on the website that said anything about no stock or limited product run. Just that the case will be sent out as soon as payment is confirmed from PayPal.

Bugger, hope you dont end up like your latest headphone debacle with mughty ape

[Xsannz]

...physical media...

What is?

RII is always about the Physical

[Xsannz]

isnt this card external venting?

http://www.computerlounge.co.nz/components/componentview.asp?partid=24238

[Xenolightning]

It has an external vent, but that doesn't mean it vents externally. The shroud isn't complete, so it will still leak heat into the case.

[Retardobot]

That's a premium price for a form factor that I don't really need (can take full sized GPU). I assume that card will run quote hot due to the small heatsink footprint it has.

[Retardobot]

YUS!

Case has just been assigned a tracking number and is being shipped!