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man.... always the hardest part of this is thinking of a cool name.... so if anyone has any suggestions let me know
![]() I'm making a small gaming computer... ive tried to balance size with power to make the smallest computer possible which will still play todays games with "all the goodies" so to speak , this will eventually be hooked up to my RealReseraTor... probably gona need to make up some custom blocks ![]() so for the Mobo im thinking mini-ITX 2.0 which as far as I can tell is the smallest you can get while still having PCIe x16 Ive narrowed it down to the zotac 9300-ITX WiFi ok, so ill need the most powerful single video card available... no brainer here its the GTX295.... keeping with the theme im thinking of the Zotac 295 the rest: - 1 x Zotac Nitro - 1 x SSD >100Gb (possibly more for raid if space permits) - 2 x 2Gb DDR2 1066 - Q9550 E0 stepping if anyone has any other hardware related suggestions please let me know now... im gona order next week as soon as i can find a reseller for the mobo. I havent decided on a case but id like to be able to fit it all into an lc09 at the moment im thinking of mounting the 295 open with a custom waterblock.... im toying with the idea of making a full cover mobo block with the 295 on the other side connected by a PCIe extender cable. man this is gona be fun ![]() EDIT I thought the name Blade was a bit so I changed it to Atom Smasher, fitting for such a powerful SFF Pc
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Indeed.
Let us know how we can help. ![]() rubidium |
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well i tracked down the processor on the weekend.... its currently stable at 3.825 on my S2E. I should be able to reach my 4Ghz goal.
I just realised that I should be able to dedicate the 9300 for physx although ive never played round with this before. I just need to find the board now.... so if anyone has any ideas let me know plz
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Wet DownUnder
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The 9300-ITX WiFi has on board wireless G
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i just saw this in the spec:
Features Integrated Wifi Compatibility 802.11b/g but i cant see the aerial ???
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aaaah i see... theres a usb WIFI add on
thanks mate!!!
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OK my newegg cart is ready to go... just need someone with an address in the US.
No Zotac GTX295 at the egg ![]() Final Parts List: G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Sony Optiarc Slim 8X Slot Loading DVD Burner Black SATA Model AD-7670S-01 ZOTAC GF9300-D-E Mini ITX Intel Motherboard 1G.SKILL TITAN Series FM-25S2S-256GBT1 2.5" Internal Solid state disk (SSD) Patriot Xporter Magnum 64GB Flash Drive (USB2.0 Portable)
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well i pushed the button on the 295 and nitro today, so its point of no return
![]() found a supplier for the 9300-itx as well and they are seeing if they can get the rest of the bits i need. next post will be the obligatory pile of parts before test setup on air
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Wow man will be watching this closely!
YOU STOLE MY IDEA FUTHER MUCKING BAST........ oh ahaha... just kidding. Lol I was planning to do this kind of a build eventually. :P Best of luck! BTW, I'm interested in that Sony Optiarc slot loading drive... was thinking of picking it up myself, when you get it can you kinda just give a brief review on it? Like if it's reasonably fast, loud or quiet, works good or not, flimsy or solid... etc... That'd be great man cuz i need a good slot loading drive and i absolutely LOVE the fact that I don't have to get a slim IDE to SATA conversion thingy....
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Wet DownUnder
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well most of the parts are on the way... Baleful is helping me out with my NewEgg order (what a legend!)
after a bit of research it seems that the idea I had for using the onboard 9300 for physx will work well http://www.guru3d.com/article/physx-by-nvidia-review/4 From the looks of that it should provide a 20-30% boost to frame rates!!! ![]() cant wait to try it out
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Wow what an awesome tiny pc in the making.
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Wet DownUnder
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to RRT Momijitmo
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Wet DownUnder
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Look what the postman brought today
![]() While I wait for the rest of the bits i had a play with my new gear First run, plug and play... multi GPU and physics were enabled by default... ![]() nice numbers for a single card on stock settings. Beats my 3 way 8800s already Disabling Physx did this ![]() Not so nice, but to be expected ![]() Next I thought Id try an 8500 GS for dedicated Physx ![]() Crap How about a 8600 GT? ![]() double crap! hmmm, the reviews said multi card physx worked best with GPUs of the same series... So it looks like my idea to use the on board 9300 for Physx isnt gona work. oh well.... this could end up being a sweet htpc
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Sticking to the original settings (multi gpu and physx enables) its time to see what this Nitro unit can do for me.
A few runs got me to here: ![]() the card was barely breaking a sweat with temps at 60C max, so i went higher...
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Very nice man! Can't wait for the rest of the system .
![]() oh lol i see BSOD in background... :P
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pushed it a bit further....
Core 696 memory 1159 shader 1432 ![]() ![]() still wont go over 700 core tho and with the fans at max temps are only up round 70... hopefullt when i get it under water i'll be able to break the 700 barrier, but for now im pretty pleased with the card
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I found a rivatuner plugin which lets you up the voltage on your graphics card which let me bust thru the 700 mhz core barrier tonight
![]() ![]() Core 720 Memory 1200 Shader 1440 ![]() I dont think ill try pushing it much further till its under water back to the waiting game
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the waiting game sux ass
![]() Core 735, memory 1250, Shader 1470 ![]() this card is a fucking beast! that 3dmark is better than the 4870 X2..... in crossfire!!! eat that red team
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I'll be bringing a reply to that shortly.
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the 9300-ITX just arrived
![]() man thats small
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Holy crap that is small.
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sorry about the crap photos.... I was pretty excited to show you guys.
Ill take some better ones tonight ![]() ![]() im gona need a shorter riser card
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some nicer shots...
![]() ![]() you can see what I mean when I say thin now ![]() gona run it in on air until its all working then convert it over to water and a custom case once all the bits get here.
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nice parts... almost fits in a shoe box...
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