MC600 and Gigabyte mini itx gtx 970

[Dan Jones]

Do you think that there will be adequate air flow to cool a gtx 970 (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gigabyte-1076MHz-Dl-Dvi-I-Dl-Dvi-D-Graphics/dp/B00P7337YG/) in an MC600 (http://www.logicsupply.com/uk-en/mc600/) ?

edit: I contacted logic supply and they told me that it would not provide adequate cooling

 

[jeshikat]

@Runamok81 has a build log on OCN that you'll want to look at: http://www.overclock.net/t/1526575/...-smallest-4-2l-gaming-htpc-steam-machine/0_20

 

[Dan Jones]

@Runamok81 has a build log on OCN that you'll want to look at: http://www.overclock.net/t/1526575/...-smallest-4-2l-gaming-htpc-steam-machine/0_20

Thanks, unfortunately he modded in some extra fans which I am unable to do.

 

[Ceros_X]

I have seen several builds using the MC600 and even looked at doing one myself, all if them I saw used 120-140mm holes above CPU and GPU to provide more ventilation.

Here is a different build using the same case:

just another 4.2L Gaming Case

 

[Tek Everything]

I have an MC600. You could run a 970 in it. However I would not recommend doing so unless you are comfortable with either a ton of fan noise, or are willing to modify the case a little.

What CPU/MOBO would you be using with the system?

 

[Dan Jones]

I have an MC600. You could run a 970 in it. However I would not recommend doing so unless you are comfortable with either a ton of fan noise, or are willing to modify the case a little.

What CPU/MOBO would you be using with the system?

I wouldn't be able to deal with lots of fan noise and although I would love to mod the case, I don't have any of the tools or knowledge to do it. I was going with a i5-6600 and an MSI B150I AC but I don't think it will be feasible. I'm thinking I will go with a RVZ02 instead and change the system up a bit. Love your videos by the way!

 

[Dan Jones]

I have seen several builds using the MC600 and even looked at doing one myself, all if them I saw used 120-140mm holes above CPU and GPU to provide more ventilation.

Here is a different build using the same case:

just another 4.2L Gaming Case

I don't think I would be able to mod the case .

 

[DarekLogic]

Hi Dan, Darek here from Logic Supply. As you've already seen in the thread here, there have been a number of interesting builds using our MC600 case. That said, we designed the case to be used in creating our own industrial PC solutions for our clients, many of whom don't require a stand-alone graphics card, so the stock case configuration works quite well for them. Of course, once you start adding additional heat-generating components there comes a point where the thermal demands outstretch the capabilities of the enclosure. As others have mentioned, there are a wide range of modifications that can be made, but it sounds like that's not what you're interested in.

I'm glad to hear that you already reached out to someone here at Logic Supply, but please let me know if there are other questions I can answer. Good luck with your build!

 

[Ceros_X]

@DarekLogic has there been any though to producing an optional top cover with 2x 140mm or 120mm fan holes cut out?

 

[DarekLogic]

@DarekLogic has there been any though to producing an optional top cover with 2x 140mm or 120mm fan holes cut out?

Hi Ceros_X, thanks for the question, sorry for the delayed response. When we designed the MC600 we always intended it to be used in creating our own commercial PCs (http://www.logicsupply.com/products/commercial-computers/mc600-series/), we ended up making it available as a stand-alone case because we began to see interest from integrators in building their own custom systems with it.

Because of the nature of many of the applications the MC600 is used in (machine shops, factory floors, dusty control rooms) we've tried to keep contaminant ingress areas to a minimum. Additionally, the solid lid actually provides a fair bit of structural integrity which our clients also value and which we wouldn't want to compromise with any cutouts. Of course, all that said, if a volume project were to come in that could offset the engineering costs of creating an alternate lid design, it's something we would certainly entertain.

I hope that answers your question.

 

[Runamok81]

@DarekLogic Bring on the custom run of MC600 lids!

 

[Mirko]

Thanks Darek for your info about MC600.