Hi all,
I am upgrading my HTPC, and needed some help with my heatsink. BTW, this will be my first time doing a mini-ITX build.
I have the following parts for my new HTPC:
CPU: Intel i3 530
Board: Intel DH57JG
RAM: A-Data 2x2GB DDR3 1333
Case: Apex MI-008
PSU: Winmate DD-24AX
I have the following usable parts from my old HTPC:
HDD: Seagate 7200rpm 2.5" notebook drive
Heatsink: Scythe Mini Ninja
Fan: Scythe S-Flex fan
I wanted to go with the Mini-box M350 case, but that would require modding the stock heatsink, and I would have to use the picoPSU. So I decided to go a little large with the Apex MI-008 case.
Anyway, I wanted to know if I could mount the Mini Ninja inside the Apex MI-008 case. Since I will removing the stock PSU in the case, I was thinking it would be possible. However, the review states that there will only be 10cm of clearance for a larger heatsink, but the case is almost 13cm tall. The heatsink is 11.5cm. I would think there would be enough room.
I just wanted to get confirmation if it was possible or not.
Thanks.
Scythe Mini Ninja in Apex MI-008?
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Why don't you get a top down cooler and cut a hole in the case right above it?
Cover the hole with a FilterRight filter. It will blend right in with the case and look like it came from the factory.
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/ ... ts_id=2275
How much height do you have to work with? That would determine which top down to use.
Cover the hole with a FilterRight filter. It will blend right in with the case and look like it came from the factory.
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/ ... ts_id=2275
How much height do you have to work with? That would determine which top down to use.