Recent content by MarcParis

Welcome on SFF! Maybe you can have a look at Minisforum BD770i/790i motherboard : Zen 4 mobile CPU on mini ITX motherboard. No fancy driver required. Check my build there : https://smallformfactor.net/forum/threads/formd-t1-meets-minisforum-bd790i-build-log-benchmarks.19483/

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Finally Minisforum BD790i meets FormD T1 2.5 (10th April 2024)...

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Minisforum BD790i meets Sliger SM550 (9th April 2024)...

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Minisforum BD790i meets Sliger S620 (8th April 2024)...

Just started a new build log dedicated on my experience on MinisForum BD790i & FormD T1 I'll expand my thoughts already here and add benchmarks & others. https://smallformfactor.net/forum/threads/formd-t1-meets-minisforum-bd790i-build-log-benchmarks.19483/

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Genesis of my return to mini-ITX (07th April 2024)...

Not really, but it is mostly a homage to my passed away cat, who loved climbing/sleeping on my computers...😼😼😼

I'll finish my build log by next week I suppose. Minisforum BD790i & SM550 just opened some new options.

I'm not worried to find another utility for my Cerberus-X. It is the first time ever in my life that a computer case stayed so long in active service. I truly love my Cerberus-X...:D Regarding SM550, well I've no regrets about SM560 as it was too large for my use and better cases (let's say...

Let's continue my journey back to Mini ITX Motherboard world! After testing Minisforum BD790i inside Sliger S620, I decided to test inside of my beloved Sliger SM550! Please note you will need shorter CPU cooler screws (M2.5x14mm), as only M2.5x25mm screws are included with the motherboard...

Regarding Cerberus-X, best volume usage is when it is in horizontal stand. Intake from left (bottom in vertical stand), main exhaust towards the top (side in vertical stand). By far I prefered horizontal stand for the cerberus-X (really good cooling, low dust, no GPU sag, no tension on CPU...

On NVME drive, AR900i is the king with 4 m.2 slots on a mini ITX MB..:) I ordered my BD790i by Jan (pre-order) and shipment occured as planned by mid feb. Got it in overall in 1 month. Overall it took me approx 2.5 Months (let's round it to 3 months) to collect the parts. My build is almost...

That was my exact starting point : no immediate need but I had to know what is under the hood..:D

Back to Nov 21' and launch of Alder's lake, I moved away from Mini ITX form factor, mostly due to appealing choice. (pricey, cpu cooler compatibility especially with more and more toasty cpu) https://smallformfactor.net/forum/threads/sliger-s620-itx-master-piece.16505/post-257111 Zen4 release...