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Moving to Hadron, Need Opinions on GPU Situation

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March 25, 2014 2:24:08 PM

So I've decided to make the move to the Hadron Air from the Prodigy, simply because of aesthetics, and my other half is in love with the Hadron lol

I have the GTX 760 HAWK from MSI right now, and am not sure what to do GPU wise. Reading up on the Hadron, the ideal kind of GPU would be a rear-exhaust type, while the HAWK is the dual fan, exhaust into the case type. I wouldn't mind selling it and changing to another 760 or 770, but taking a look at eBay, doesn't seem to be many 760 HAWKs being sold lol (though if I could get what they are listed for, I'd definitely get a 770!)

So here I am, trying to figure out what to do. Should I try and sell my current 760 and get a 760/770 with rear exhaust, or just stick with it? I have a 4670k I plan on using with a Silverstone Nitrogon Pro (unless you can recommend a better low-profile cooler).

Thanks in advance!

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March 25, 2014 2:34:28 PM

You have a nice setup as it stands now.
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March 25, 2014 2:35:52 PM

Well there are a few options for rear exhaust cards.
EVGA GTX 760 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
EVGA GTX 770 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Honestly in my opinion, Hadron is not really all that small compare to HTPC or some mITX cases, it's especially better because of it's vertical design in which you can have lower, cooler air intake and have it go through the entire system via physic.

I would just stick with whatever you got right now and see how the temperature goes.
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March 25, 2014 2:39:40 PM

The Prodigy is too big for my desk, and too big to sit under my desk lol The Hadron is about as small as it gets for a tower that I could find, and I don't want a horizontal HTPC-style case.
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March 25, 2014 3:41:14 PM

Well, I was not recommending you a small case, I was just saying that it isn't as small as those cases that really really should have a rear exhaust GPU. Therefore, the Hadron is big enough and designed good enough (vertically) to handle regular exhaust GPU or a rear one if you prefer.
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