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by Merovanq
Wed Aug 24, 2016 5:26 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Ncase M1 or Zotac EN980
Replies: 3
Views: 3657

Re: Ncase M1 or Zotac EN980

I've been reading about mobile versions of the chips having a different architecture but being similarly powered in the 10x series. Is this an option to reduce the heat/noise?
by Merovanq
Sun Aug 21, 2016 5:51 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Ncase M1 or Zotac EN980
Replies: 3
Views: 3657

Ncase M1 or Zotac EN980

Hi all, Been looking around for what to get for the next computer, I have some previous experience in PC building but not for a long time so not wanting anything too challenging. I've looked at the M1 Case and have a selection of parts below. Alternatively I'm trying to decide if the performance imp...
by Merovanq
Sun Jul 10, 2016 8:17 am
Forum: Quiet Prebuilt, SFF and Barebones Systems
Topic: SFF Options (Silent / Quiet but powerful)
Replies: 11
Views: 21435

Re: SFF Options (Silent / Quiet but powerful)

The Dan case looks perfect - exactly the sort of thing I was looking for. Seems they're out of stock, is that a usual thing given it's a 1 man band and he then gets a few made up or is it a long lead time? I've sent an email though from the article in Linus it looks like end 2016/start 2017 which mi...
by Merovanq
Tue Jul 05, 2016 2:24 pm
Forum: Quiet Prebuilt, SFF and Barebones Systems
Topic: SFF Options (Silent / Quiet but powerful)
Replies: 11
Views: 21435

Re: SFF Options (Silent / Quiet but powerful)

Think that may look a little too much like a fridge for her tastes
by Merovanq
Sun Jul 03, 2016 12:03 pm
Forum: Quiet Prebuilt, SFF and Barebones Systems
Topic: SFF Options (Silent / Quiet but powerful)
Replies: 11
Views: 21435

Re: SFF Options (Silent / Quiet but powerful)

I think I'm looking for quiet not silent from reading the definitions here.

Those cases don't really grab me - it's going to be on display in a living room so has to be nice enough for the OH!
by Merovanq
Sun Jul 03, 2016 4:30 am
Forum: Quiet Prebuilt, SFF and Barebones Systems
Topic: SFF Options (Silent / Quiet but powerful)
Replies: 11
Views: 21435

SFF Options (Silent / Quiet but powerful)

Hi all, I need to either buy or build a new PC. My current MSI GS70 is coming to an end and I'm going to replace with a SFF and an iPad Pro. Wanted to get some guidance, I have looked around online and the best I can see to buy is the Zotac Magnus EN980 due to be released shortly. Welcome any other ...