My Silverstone FT02 has served me well for 7 years, but it's time to switch to something smaller and lighter, while hopefully still keeping it quiet. I work mostly with Photoshop and 3D modelling/rendering (GPU), but also some gaming.
I plan to get new
i7 8700K @ stock
960 EVO SSD
Asus Strix Z370-G Gaming
... while keeping my old
GTX 980 Ti Super JetStream
WD Red WD30EFRX 3TB
HyperX Fury 2666MHz 32GB
... but have questions regarding:
Define C Mini: This looks like a great choice - or is there anything better? And is the glass windowed version noisier? I was planning on sticking 3 NF-P14s redux fans in there.
Scythe Kotetsu: My current cooler - this was an obvious choice a few years ago. Is there anything new that's worth upgrading to, or should I just keep it?
Seasonic X-650: This one has been in constant service for 7 years. I've read some places that PSU's deteriorate. Would this be a good opportunity to upgrade? Would I even notice any kind of difference by upgrading to the newer Prime's or another PSU?
All comments or ideas appreciated!
PC upgrade/downsize to m-ATX
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Re: PC upgrade/downsize to m-ATX
It's a good choice. Don't think you'll notice any difference between windowed or not. Note the rear fan fits a 120mm.plundh wrote: Define C Mini: This looks like a great choice - or is there anything better? And is the glass windowed version noisier? I was planning on sticking 3 NF-P14s redux fans in there.
For stock, it'd work fine. You might get a few degrees cooler with a more massive cooler. But really, the gfx card noise will be heard over any CPU cooler. Try the Kotetsu and see. You can always upgrade.plundh wrote:Scythe Kotetsu: My current cooler - this was an obvious choice a few years ago. Is there anything new that's worth upgrading to, or should I just keep it?
You'd get a few watts less power use at desktop loads and maybe 20W less with a Titanium rated Prime supply over the current Gold. Deterioration? <shrug> maybe some. caps degrade over time and temp.plundh wrote:Seasonic X-650: This one has been in constant service for 7 years. I've read some places that PSU's deteriorate. Would this be a good opportunity to upgrade? Would I even notice any kind of difference by upgrading to the newer Prime's or another PSU?
Re: PC upgrade/downsize to m-ATX
Ah, you're right!CA_Steve wrote:It's a good choice. Don't think you'll notice any difference between windowed or not. Note the rear fan fits a 120mm.
True, but the GPU fans are turned off 95% of the time. Guess I'll try and see.For stock, it'd work fine. You might get a few degrees cooler with a more massive cooler. But really, the gfx card noise will be heard over any CPU cooler. Try the Kotetsu and see. You can always upgrade.
I was mostly wondering about noise, but there wouldn't be a difference worth paying 150$ for I guess.You'd get a few watts less power use at desktop loads and maybe 20W less with a Titanium rated Prime supply over the current Gold. Deterioration? <shrug> maybe some. caps degrade over time and temp.
Thanks!
Re: PC upgrade/downsize to m-ATX
If you can notice PSU noise with the new build, then there are always newer options that don't cost $150.
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Re: PC upgrade/downsize to m-ATX
While M-ATX is smaller than ATX, it's maybe only a 20% improvement in compactness at best.
If you want a machine that's truly a downsize worth your time, go for the ITX. The Fractal Design Nano S is good.
If you want a machine that's truly a downsize worth your time, go for the ITX. The Fractal Design Nano S is good.
Re: PC upgrade/downsize to m-ATX
Really?The Fractal Design Nano S is good
It’s bigger than some mATX cases still airflow to gfx-card is blocked by the PSU.