Recent content by ianuk2005

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    GPU SFF 1060 Mini Help needed

    That's great to hear, would love to see some pics and fan/thermal readings when you finish the build. Will you be posting it in the build log section?
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    Mini Hotbox - SG13 HTPC/Gaming Build

    Fan curve and temp recordings.
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    Mini Hotbox - SG13 HTPC/Gaming Build

    Some final tweaking of the fans and I think I've finally hit the sweet spot! I've set the GPU to be less agressive than the default semi passive BIOS. In my setup its between 60-65% when the GPU fan becomes noticeable when gaming with low audio. New fans set to 60% at 70c so the GPU can get...
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    GPU SFF 1060 Mini Help needed

    Definetly worth considering. The 3gb models werent available when i built this. They are tempting at the price but im glad I spent a bit extra on the 6gb model.
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    Mini Hotbox - SG13 HTPC/Gaming Build

    Its a fantastic card. It's a fantastic card, it's quiet, small, cheap and performs great, I actually chose it over the zotac mini one from a recommendation here because it had the semi fanless BIOS, I assumed all newer cards would have this as standard. First thing I did was update the BIOS so...
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    Mini Hotbox - SG13 HTPC/Gaming Build

    Hi, Wanted to post my build here and say thanks to everyone who helped answering questions I had. The Goal: A small living room PC dual booted with openelec (Kodi) and windows for gaming. The PC will be an always on machine for media playback that can also be booted to windows for heavy...
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    GPU SFF 1060 Mini Help needed

    Hey only just noticed this not been on the site for a while! In the end I ended up going for the SG13, I was a little worried about the Q21 space wise and the SG13 is in between the Kolink and Q21 volume wise so it made a good compromise. I'm happy with the choice but may attempt something...
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    GPU SFF 1060 Mini Help needed

    Bew case consideration, however I cannot find any reviews. Has anyone come across this case before or know anythong about it? https://www.overclockers.co.uk/kolink-satellite-micro-atx-cube-case-black-ca-005-kk.html Bit roomier at 26x19x28 cm but still small. Rear fan, I'm assuming this will...
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    GPU SFF 1060 Mini Help needed

    500w+ seems overkill for a 1060+skylake. Do they sell the cables seperate and would they be compatable with all SFX PSU's or just that line of silverstone ones? This is new territory for me =)
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    GPU SFF 1060 Mini Help needed

    Thanks, I thought I was missing something such as the card pictured being shorter or something had to fit there that's not pictured. Perhaps 170mm is quoted for compatibility with 3.5 drives being mounted? Do you have any links to the cable? It's not something I'm used to researching. I've been...
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    GPU SFF 1060 Mini Help needed

    Hi, I'm considering building a new SFF gaming PC to replace what I currently have. It's been years since I've actually built one and I've never attempted one with major size constraints to consider. I was hoping your guys could help point me in the right direction. The Goal: A small living...