Need help with case compatibility

thefruitypigy

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No, that case only allows for a low profile GPU. Which will be a GeForce GTX 1050 Ti. It will also be noisy. As those little fans will have to spin at a much higher RPM to keep the card cool than a full height card with a larger heatsink and fans.

With that card you do not want any slim case either. Those dual fans will run loud and the card hot. There isn’t enough airspace to allow a circulating design. Those cases are meant to be used with blower style cards.

If you want a gaming computer in an HTPC case. I’d get a case sized more like a full size stereo receiver. That way it can use full sized cards, larger heatsink and more case fans. The added bonus is all the fans can run at a much lower RPM. So, the computer doesn't sound like...
No, that case only allows for a low profile GPU. Which will be a GeForce GTX 1050 Ti. It will also be noisy. As those little fans will have to spin at a much higher RPM to keep the card cool than a full height card with a larger heatsink and fans.

With that card you do not want any slim case either. Those dual fans will run loud and the card hot. There isn’t enough airspace to allow a circulating design. Those cases are meant to be used with blower style cards.

If you want a gaming computer in an HTPC case. I’d get a case sized more like a full size stereo receiver. That way it can use full sized cards, larger heatsink and more case fans. The added bonus is all the fans can run at a much lower RPM. So, the computer doesn't sound like a jet engine. Generally, the idea of an HTPC is it is as quite as possible. So that you are listening to your movie not the fans. Those slim cases are intended to be used with a low power CPU like a Core i3 or one of the low power i5/i7 models.

Be careful with even these cases. They don’t have room for large heatsinks. If you have a large heatsink (basically any tower model). You will have to buy a new one. Many also have limitations on PSU size. Many also don’t allow for liquid cooling.

The Silverstone GD07B, GD08B, GD09B and GD10B would make for good cases. Only the GD07B and GD08B support 120mm liquid cooling. The other models will need some modification or creative mounting for liquid cooling.

Cube style cases are much more accommodating for large coolers and fans. Like the Thermaltake Core V21 or Cooler Master HAF XB EVO.

If you do insist on a thin case. Look at the Silverstone RVZ02B or RVZ01B-E. But I think you will have a lot of issues with them.
 
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