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Yeah that makes sense, but since Im talking about a gaming build I would think theres not much space left after you put the GPU in which is the main heat source

by dreen 5y ago

Yeah that makes sense, but since Im talking about a gaming build I would think theres not much space left after you put the GPU in which is the main heat source, thus making airflow difficult

Arrath 5y ago
That concern came to mind as I was typing my comment, it doesn't take too many other bits in the case to really compromise airflow. Again assuming it would even have space for the yacht that modern GPUs have become.
- favorited 5y ago
  There are really neat ITX case layouts that use PCIE riser cables to mount the GPU in a separate chamber, or behind the motherboard (https://i.ytimg.com/vi/v4dtjsJEFQw/maxresdefault.jpg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/v4dtjsJEFQw/maxresdefault.jpg). Even ITX cases without riser cables end up positioning the GPU right at the bottom of the case, so it gets fresh air (https://cdna.pcpartpicker.com/static/forever/images/userbuild/337294.c9ebaef4defad8d0f8708650bfb389cb.1600.jpg https://cdna.pcpartpicker.com/static/forever/images/userbuil...)
  - Arrath 5y ago
    Neat! Thanks! Though my inner troubleshooter is thinking "oh man more connections to re-seat"
    - favorited 5y ago
      Haha you're not wrong! It's another potentially incompatible part, especially now as PCIE generations change. People will upgrade their GPU and suddenly won't have any video output because it's a gen. 4 motherboard talking to a gen. 4 GPU over a gen. 3 riser cable. That said, you really only run into that kind of stuff when you're entering hobbyist mode. If what someone wants is a compact gaming PC, there are cases like the CoolerMaster NR200 (https://i.redd.it/fq9y7mevznb71.jpg https://i.redd.it/fq9y7mevznb71.jpg) which are affordable and just as easy to build in as any mid-tower. The only difference is you'll be using a mini ITX motherboard, and an SFX power supply.

4 ms·

Yeah that makes sense, but since Im talking about a gaming build I would think theres not much space left after you put the GPU in which is the main heat source

by dreen 5y ago

Yeah that makes sense, but since Im talking about a gaming build I would think theres not much space left after you put the GPU in which is the main heat source, thus making airflow difficult

Arrath 5y ago
That concern came to mind as I was typing my comment, it doesn't take too many other bits in the case to really compromise airflow. Again assuming it would even have space for the yacht that modern GPUs have become.
- favorited 5y ago
  There are really neat ITX case layouts that use PCIE riser cables to mount the GPU in a separate chamber, or behind the motherboard (https://i.ytimg.com/vi/v4dtjsJEFQw/maxresdefault.jpg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/v4dtjsJEFQw/maxresdefault.jpg). Even ITX cases without riser cables end up positioning the GPU right at the bottom of the case, so it gets fresh air (https://cdna.pcpartpicker.com/static/forever/images/userbuild/337294.c9ebaef4defad8d0f8708650bfb389cb.1600.jpg https://cdna.pcpartpicker.com/static/forever/images/userbuil...)
  - Arrath 5y ago
    Neat! Thanks! Though my inner troubleshooter is thinking "oh man more connections to re-seat"
    - favorited 5y ago
      Haha you're not wrong! It's another potentially incompatible part, especially now as PCIE generations change. People will upgrade their GPU and suddenly won't have any video output because it's a gen. 4 motherboard talking to a gen. 4 GPU over a gen. 3 riser cable. That said, you really only run into that kind of stuff when you're entering hobbyist mode. If what someone wants is a compact gaming PC, there are cases like the CoolerMaster NR200 (https://i.redd.it/fq9y7mevznb71.jpg https://i.redd.it/fq9y7mevznb71.jpg) which are affordable and just as easy to build in as any mid-tower. The only difference is you'll be using a mini ITX motherboard, and an SFX power supply.