Whoa! I got behind on these--dunno why my little forum alarm doesn't show more!
Do you have to do any modifications by using HDplex + Dell 330w? Somewhere I read about something like you have to tell the Brick, whether you use a 330w or a 220W device.
I've built a good number of S4s now with the HDPLEX and Dell 330 and I have not had to do this...I'm not even sure how you would?
@Josh | NFC , can I use your Sketchup model of this case to make a variety of the case for personal use? After a lot of planning I decided I want to go with this design for a custom case. And I want to keep the costs almost zero since already have enough spare aluminum to at least start on the frame.
Yup. Anyone can copy anything they want for
personal use. It would of course be classy to attribute and link people back to my chassis, and I would appreciate it.
Hi Josh. I have a quick question... What type of pins would you use to reterminate the HDPLEX power cables after shortening them?
Also, if you were to use 550 paracord to sleeve these cables, would you typically put 1 or 2 cables per paracord?
I use Molex Mini Fit Jr 5556 (Part # 39-00-0038). I also only use Molex brand crimpers (or MDPC, --they might be the same.) They are expensive as heck but worth it. I highly recommend you purchase Molex brand ONLY for the pins, and adjust the part # for your wire gauge on your project.
I think it would look super ghetto to use more than one wire per sleeve.
I've one strategic question to ask.
In my configuration, I'm planning to prioritize 35W CPU (like i7 6700T, C/T 4/8, 2.8Ghz/3.6Ghz, TDP 35W) over like 65W CPU (like i7 6700, C/T 4/8, 3.4Ghz/4.0Ghz, TDP 65W) or even 91W CPU (like 6700K, C/T 4/8, 4.0Ghz/4.2Ghz, TDP 91W).
I'm considering that modern games are more GPU limited than CPU limited. Core i7 6700T is pretty similar to laptop cpu, that is not bad at all.
Moreover I must admit that S4 mini has limited cpu cooling capacity, even with noctua one.
I'm also planning to compensate lower cpu speed by using DDR4@3200 as it's clearly improving performance (up to 10% on majority of game, especially on lowest FPS).
what is your opinion about that?
Having benchmarked a i7-4765T directly against my overclocked X99 cpu with the intention of measuring CPU bottleneck, I can say the difference is small enough for me to choose the 6700T if it is available and reasonably priced.
Because it is NOT always available and reasonably priced, I have been reaching for the new 65w version of the 6700, which is also fantastic.
I can see someone purchasing a K variant if they ever plan to put their build in a big tower with big cooling for overclocking, but honestly the turboboost of the 6700(65w) is extremely good already and isn't going to be holding back any GPU that fits in the Mini.
I use alot of CPU-pegging apps too, but I just don't think the K is worth the heat tradeoff when pegged.
