Well, it really depends on how much power you need. If you are just using it as an HTPC even an intel atom will work..
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I'll be using a 95W TDP cpu and undervolting it. Thank you for the seriously fast answer!
If you wanna use a 95w CPU, I mean the only real choice is an 8700k.
I think the best cooler is a "insert heatsink here" plus 120/140mm slim fan but you'd probably need to remove your heasinks and tall ram is out of the question
I seriously believe S4Mini should be used max with 65W TDP. If you are trying with 95W, ensure you are able to undervolt, and check temps with a stress test & move ahead. Neither LP53 not L9i are designed for CPU higher than 65W.
Loud and hot, I'm contemplating building my own heatsink using parts from aliexpress
I'm a firm believer of physics. A 2 heatpipe construction with fins ~25mm no way can remove heat of 95W, leave 140w, the best way is Josh method of water cooling to handle this.
Well, you can get cpu block constructions with 6 6mm heatpipe slots, then pair it with
A) Four sets of copper fins
B) Two passive style attached directly to the case
It would be motherboard specific (x99 itx) and I'd cut & contour it to fill every nook and cranny possible for maximum surface area.
http://s.aliexpress.com/jAVVJf2q?
http://s.aliexpress.com/z2EzqQvA?
Yes, I will be using an 8700k, possibly an 8600k.
Will there be an area in the center of the cooler that is a bit hotter than the rest because of the larger 120/140mm hub of the fan, instead of the smaller 92mm?
Thank you all for these replies.
Yes, in theory a larger hub = larger dead spot, In practice I'm not sure what difference that makes to temperatures.
Hi, at the same price do you recommend more the ArockZ370M-ITX or the Gigabyte GAZ370N WIFi?, Im going to use it in a s4 mini with a i5 8400.
The hub isn't all that much larger on the 120mm fan and the amount of air it pushes should get everywhere
Forgive me if this has been already answered. I'd like to forfeit GPU and put hdplex 300W AC-DC inside the case instead. I know this case does not have cutout for the classic pc power socket (I think its c14 type) so my question is: Is there some kind of cabling which I would connect to the cable coming from the AC-DC and which would fit in the desirable case cutout (I think it is c8)?
https://i.imgur.com/RthWXy4.jpg
pic related, the point at which the cable would be connected.
https://i.imgur.com/RthWXy4.jpg
pic related, the point at which the cable would be connected.
I think ASROCK has a better UEFI BIOS interface than Gigabyte. I’ve never owned a Gigabyte MB so I may be wrong.
300W sounds overkill for no GPU plus there may be some modification required to fit the 300W. The 160W AC-DC should be more than adequate for no GPU system and can even support a 1060.
Check out the NFC store as Josh sells a C8 connector that will fit both the connection to the internal brick and to the mounting holes at the back of the case.
This might be interesting for me.. I plan a 8700(non k) and 1060 for a brickless build... any pointers to previous build...?
Open to undervolting...
You'd be over your power budget AFAIK, and I'm not sure how much you could effectively under-volt your CPU.
I can use a 8400 I5. but both being same TDP not sure how that would make a difference..
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