2200G + MX500 + Meanwell Internal AC-DC = Mean Mini PC Build!

Thehack

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Specs:

MX500 2.75L case
2200G
Asrock B350 ITX
500GB m.2
500GB 2.5"
NH-L9a
2x8gb HyperX 2400mhz
Generic "120W" Plugin DC Board
Meanwell EPP-200 openframe AC-DC board

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The only thing special is I wired the EPP-200 meanwell PSU inside the case. I checked the measurements online for this case and picked it for the general aesthetics and the likelihood of me being able to cram the AC-DC PSU in there. It did take me to design and print a custom mount for the PSU it works great. I'm using the C8 connector since I can fit it without any modifications. It's not safe as grounding it though so I wouldn't do what I did unless you're willing to take risks.


I can still clean it up a bit more if I get rid of the 2.5" but it fitnicely off to the side. I'm not using the bracket because I want the most airflow I can get.

Currently running at stock specs
 

conzy

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Feb 27, 2018
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Only 2.75 litres and doesn't need a brick! Nicely done. How are you finding the 2200g? Its incredible value
 

Jello

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2 questions. Are you doing any gaming, and if so, how do you find the performance?
Secondly, why did you decide to go for a 500gb m.2, and a 500gb 2.5"? Why not just splurge on a 1tb m.2 drive? Just curious.
 

Flumper Dinkle

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Feb 26, 2018
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Liking this build a lot as I'm trying something similar but I have my internal brick at the front of the case. I never knew this case existed but it looks to be a much better layout for thermals.
How are you finding the thermals in it? Did you need to do any tweeking?
 

Thehack

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Liking this build a lot as I'm trying something similar but I have my internal brick at the front of the case. I never knew this case existed but it looks to be a much better layout for thermals.
How are you finding the thermals in it? Did you need to do any tweeking?
Thermals are okay. It can get a little warm. Quiet idle and gaming loads there's a modest fan noise.

I did tweak the fan curve for silence so out of the box it is a little loud. 75-80C was my target load temp to keep it quiet.
 

aquelito

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Feb 16, 2016
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Could you please let me know how much space you have left on both sides of the motherboard ?