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Micro ATX/Video Card
I am looking at building a new rig and considering using a micro ATX MB. I
am concerned about adding a video card like the X1900PRO to a box this small. First, would that video card physically fit in most micro-ATX boxes? Second, would there be a heatload problem? I welcome any recommendations on cases for this type of setup if it you recommend it. Thanks! |
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"m" wrote in message ... I am looking at building a new rig and considering using a micro ATX MB. I am concerned about adding a video card like the X1900PRO to a box this small. First, would that video card physically fit in most micro-ATX boxes? Second, would there be a heatload problem? I welcome any recommendations on cases for this type of setup if it you recommend it. Thanks! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ This card will fit in some Micro-ATX cases. Check dimensions at the manufacturer's site to be sure. One suggestion: http://www.coolermaster.com/index.ph...ro%20ATX%20541 This case comes with 2 80mm rear fanmounts and 1 120mm front fanmount, but you have to buy your own fans. The positions of the fans in this case are advantageous for keeping a graphics card cool, and the motherboard mounts upside-down, similar to a BTX setup, to improve cooling further. -Russell http://tastycomputers.com |
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m wrote: I am looking at building a new rig and considering using a micro ATX MB. I am concerned about adding a video card like the X1900PRO to a box this small. First, would that video card physically fit in most micro-ATX boxes? Second, would there be a heatload problem? I welcome any recommendations on cases for this type of setup if it you recommend it. Thanks! There's always a heat problem with computers. Blow up a storm with good fans. Why go with the mini? You might miss extra slots in future. |
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m wrote:
I am looking at building a new rig and considering using a micro ATX MB. I am concerned about adding a video card like the X1900PRO to a box this small. First, would that video card physically fit in most micro-ATX boxes? Second, would there be a heatload problem? I welcome any recommendations on cases for this type of setup if it you recommend it. Thanks! If the video card is a dual slot design, such that the video card exhaust leaves the computer immediately, that will help with the heat load. You may want to read the reviews for the product you plan to buy, in the Newegg customer reviews section, and if they say the card is loud, then you'll know what to expect. This card appears to be a single slot, and lower power consumption. Makes it hard to decide which is a better approach - high power card, with second slot exhaust, or lower power card, which appears to exhaust into the computer case. http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/vid...f7900gs_4.html A situation to avoid, is buying a card, and then immediately being forced to shop for a third party cooler. If it looks like a card is hard to cool, then shop for a brand of card with a good cooler on it. Some people are butter-fingers when it comes to installing third party coolers, and nobody wants to ruin an expensive video card. If you look at pictures on Newegg, for the video card, then look at pictures of the motherboard, you should get a good idea as to whether the length will be an issue or not. If the motherboard you plan on buying, has an inferior cooling solution for the chipset, you may end up replacing the cooler on the Northbridge, in which case you'd want to own a video card that won't get in the way of that modification. Think ahead if possible. There are some nice Northbridge coolers, but they do tend to get in the way. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835108072 Paul |
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"m" wrote in message ... I am looking at building a new rig and considering using a micro ATX MB. So far so good. I am concerned about adding a video card like the X1900PRO to a box this small. What box? You only mentioned the mainboard so far. An X1900PRO should work beautifully in the vast majority of cases that will accept matx mainboards. First, would that video card physically fit in most micro-ATX boxes? Yes Second, would there be a heatload problem? Can't answer that unless we know what case you choose. But probably not. I welcome any recommendations on cases for this type of setup if it you recommend it. Well that's totally up to personal tastes, but I like the following, after building a couple of systems with it. I wouldn't recommend it if you are the type to upgrade frequently, as I don't think it is sturdy enough for that. But if you just want to build a system and use it for several years, it's great. Get a couple of quiet 80mm fans for the side of it (blowing in), and heat will NOT be a problem. -Dave http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811156018 |
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Thank you for all the responses on the question. Aftering reviewing the
issue I realized the vast majority of what I thought were just mini-ATX cases also accept ATX boards, they're just mini-towers. So it makes sense to spend a few $$$ more and get an ATX board with more slots. "m" wrote in message ... I am looking at building a new rig and considering using a micro ATX MB. I am concerned about adding a video card like the X1900PRO to a box this small. First, would that video card physically fit in most micro-ATX boxes? Second, would there be a heatload problem? I welcome any recommendations on cases for this type of setup if it you recommend it. Thanks! |
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My last build started in a Uatx case. The power supply burnt out after
adding a second HDD in the floppy bay. At the time couldn't find a bigger power supply for Uatx so bought a mini case. Now have full selection on power supply and can mount drives farther apart for better heat dissipation. Wouldn't buy another Uatx case. "m" wrote in message news Thank you for all the responses on the question. Aftering reviewing the issue I realized the vast majority of what I thought were just mini-ATX cases also accept ATX boards, they're just mini-towers. So it makes sense to spend a few $$$ more and get an ATX board with more slots. "m" wrote in message ... I am looking at building a new rig and considering using a micro ATX MB. I am concerned about adding a video card like the X1900PRO to a box this small. First, would that video card physically fit in most micro-ATX boxes? Second, would there be a heatload problem? I welcome any recommendations on cases for this type of setup if it you recommend it. Thanks! |
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Dave wrote:
Get a couple of quiet 80mm fans for the side of it (blowing in), and heat will NOT be a problem. -Dave God bless you for your good luck with fans. I've had fans go intermittent, dead, noisy and slow. Doesn't take much of a heat spike to do damage. I know you're already aware of this but 'm' might want to keep close tabs on these critters. |
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