Sandy Bridge mini ITX system
Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2011 2:25 pm
Hi, about 3-4 years ago I bough a Shuttle computer, which I still use today just because it's form factor make it so convenient to me. The problem is, it's loud, it heats too much and most of all, it's getting outdated.
As for my new build, my top priorities are proper cooling and noise. On the hardware side, I've found the following:
Zotac ZOTAC H67ITX-A-E Socket 1155
Intel Core i5-2400S Sandy Bridge 2.5GHz
OCZ Vertex 2 OCZSSD2-2VTX80G 2.5" 80GB
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1333
(onboard videocard for now)
As for the case , power supply and cooling equipment, I'm still not sure, so I figured I should ask the experts here at SPCR.
My first choice was the Lian Li Q07 + pico psu + XIGMATEK 120mm.
Yesterday I found the SilverStone Sugo SG05 and so my second choice was the Sugo + H50
With the Lian Li, I am limited by the lack of space for a videocard and limited power from the pico psu
With the SilverStone case the cost goes up by quite a bit and I wouldn't want the power supply to be too loud (yes, I've read SPCR's review on the case )
So here I ask, could anyone point me out to different combos? Any inputs on the overall system build is greatly appreciated.
As for my new build, my top priorities are proper cooling and noise. On the hardware side, I've found the following:
Zotac ZOTAC H67ITX-A-E Socket 1155
Intel Core i5-2400S Sandy Bridge 2.5GHz
OCZ Vertex 2 OCZSSD2-2VTX80G 2.5" 80GB
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1333
(onboard videocard for now)
As for the case , power supply and cooling equipment, I'm still not sure, so I figured I should ask the experts here at SPCR.
My first choice was the Lian Li Q07 + pico psu + XIGMATEK 120mm.
Yesterday I found the SilverStone Sugo SG05 and so my second choice was the Sugo + H50
With the Lian Li, I am limited by the lack of space for a videocard and limited power from the pico psu
With the SilverStone case the cost goes up by quite a bit and I wouldn't want the power supply to be too loud (yes, I've read SPCR's review on the case )
So here I ask, could anyone point me out to different combos? Any inputs on the overall system build is greatly appreciated.