Amazon EVGA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti for $159

[Bshoults]

Just found and bought a EVGA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti for what looks like close to MSRP ($159). Available April 1.

Edit: looks like this deal is already gone. Back to $275...I guess I got lucky.

Now, my issue is that I wasn't planning on building a system with a GPU (mostly because of prices). I think I'll need to rethink that now. So, I'm looking for the most portable brickless build possible. Is the S4 Mini still my best bet? Obviously, form factor is a huge consideration since squares are more difficult to transport vs something slim. Thoughts?

One other question...is the HDPlex 160 enough for a 65w chip and the 1050ti?

Thanks,

 

[TheHig]

Nice find on the 1050ti. Right about what they 'should' cost as you mentioned.

I can confirm the HDplex 160 with the Kmpkt direct plug or just the direct plug 160 from HdPlex will be fine for a 65w CPU and the 1050ti in the S4 Mini

https://www.hdplex.com/hdplex-internal-160w-ac-dc-adapter-with-active-pfc-and-19vdc-output.html

You will have to replace the C14 power connector it comes with with a C8 to fit into the S4. You may already know but worth mentioning.
Here are my posts in the S4 thread if you haven't been through it. Tons of good info from everyone.

[URL="https://smallformfactor.net/forum/threads/skyreach-4-mini-s4m.5715/page-64#post-89066"]SKYREACH 4 MINI (S4M)[/URL]

[URL="https://smallformfactor.net/forum/threads/skyreach-4-mini-s4m.5715/page-56#post-85731"]SKYREACH 4 MINI (S4M)[/URL]

 

[Bshoults]

@TheHig Thanks so much for the reply! This is exactly what I needed to know. You've also answered another question I had this morning, the viability of the G.SKILL Ripjaws Series in height (good deal on them @ Newegg). I plan to pick up the C8 connector that Josh sells on his site which is already wired for the HDPLEX (for $9 I might add).