EPT500 euro for a setup that can run games at 1080p "well" should be doable.
What is meant by "shuttle barebone case?"
Computer Build Resource Thread - Page 878
| Forum Index > Tech Support |
When using this resource, please read FragKrag's opening post. The Tech Support forum regulars have helped create countless of desktop systems without any compensation. The least you can do is provide all of the information required for them to help you properly. | ||
|
Medrea
10003 Posts
500 euro for a setup that can run games at 1080p "well" should be doable. What is meant by "shuttle barebone case?" | ||
|
skyR
Canada13817 Posts
| ||
|
Medrea
10003 Posts
Or are we just basically looking at a small ITX computer case. I suggested a mini computer awhile ago to some other guy. He said he was gonna build it. Wonder how that turned out. I asked TL to proofread my work and no one really responded with a nay so i guess it works on paper. | ||
|
Myrmidon
United States9452 Posts
| ||
|
Medrea
10003 Posts
Hey Medrea, thanks again for the suggestions for a mini-itx build. I've decided to try out this case that you suggested http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811153127 I'm going to be building them with these: A6-3500 Tri-Core APU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103951 FM1 socket Mobo http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103951 I picked this APU because it has integrated HD 6530D, so I probably won't be needing a video card and is only 65W TDP. I probably won't be putting this together for a few more weeks. Now I didnt actually suggest any of those parts except for the Foxconn case. I paired it up with integrated HD3000 graphics from an i3 Sandy Bridge... cant remember exactly which one. I think it was 2105. No idea really, 150W PSU doesnt exactly have much ability to run any game at 1080p "well". My most serious suggestion was taking a more normal mini ITX case that was slightly bigger but with a much better PSU. I have to admit Im looking at building a mini PC for my bathroom or living room.....or both at the same time (they are adjacent, I could knock a hole in the wall and have two connections, one to bathroom and one to living room), for Diablo 3. | ||
|
MisterFred
United States2033 Posts
Never mind, please DON'T tell us. | ||
|
Medrea
10003 Posts
On January 12 2012 13:55 MisterFred wrote: Please tell us you'd be playing Diablo III with a waterproof keyboard in the bath and not... Never mind, please DON'T tell us. Yeah man. If nature calls while I am playing Diablo 3 I want to be able to continue the EPIC STRUGGLE in the bathroom. | ||
|
Solidarity
United States78 Posts
 . | ||
|
Medrea
10003 Posts
If it is a hand-me-down then it is likely that it needs a good dusting with a can of air, or repair. | ||
|
SleepTech
United States222 Posts
| ||
|
Rollin
Australia1552 Posts
On January 12 2012 15:37 Solidarity wrote: Forgive another nubbish question on my part, but I recently came into an improved graphics card that works fine with my specs, but runs VERY hot (like 90 degrees C). My case is very small and not well cooled, as that was never an issue before. If I wanted a cooler rig, what would you suggest (I would assume case and fan wise)? Again, pardon me if I'm oversimplifying, but I am hardware retarded. Thanks .Semen + Graphics cards do not mix. Try to clean it out as best you can with a slightly damp cloth, the semen may also be inside near the fan bearings slowing it down. Have you tried a more aggressive fan profile? But really people, please don't expect electrical equipment to function properly after being coated with bodily fluids...  | ||
|
Molybdenum
United States358 Posts
On January 12 2012 16:30 SleepTech wrote: What's a proper temperature for a laptop at light to medium usage? Depends on what "light to medium usage" is. If you're gaming, 70+ might be considered reasonably hot, but it depends on a few factors. If you haven't cleaned it with canned air recently (few months), blowing out the fan would be a good idea. I shaved 10+C off my laptop doing that. Heck, it's probably a good idea to do regardless of your temps if it hasn't been done for a while | ||
|
InDaHouse
Sweden956 Posts
| ||
|
Rannasha
Netherlands2398 Posts
On January 12 2012 17:54 InDaHouse wrote: So how much will Sandy Bridge drop in price now when Ivy is incoming? Probably nothing. Intel doesn't really down-price its previous generations of procesoors, it just leaves them up for sale at the old prices until the things become EOL. | ||
|
Solidarity
United States78 Posts
On January 12 2012 16:38 Rollin wrote: Semen + Graphics cards do not mix. Try to clean it out as best you can with a slightly damp cloth, the semen may also be inside near the fan bearings slowing it down. Have you tried a more aggressive fan profile? But really people, please don't expect electrical equipment to function properly after being coated with bodily fluids... Yes, thank you, clearly I blew my load into a Geforce GTX 470. My girlfriend just didn't cut it anymore, and I decided my friends' graphics card would do the trick for me. Your post was so helpful that I can no longer help myself, and it is time for round two. | ||
|
Caspor
Austria18 Posts
On January 12 2012 12:56 skyR wrote: Shuttle barebone would mean he wants one of those mini Shuttle cases that comes with a power supply and motherboard. exactly, reason for that is it needs to fit into a tv table that cant be very high because of the large tv dont need os, yea should be as silent as possible, ok leave the keyboard and mouse out of it for now, but make it as cheap as possible if its 550 euro its ok too and able to run current stuff properly, wich doesnt mean to run bf3 on max details with 80+fps and 16xaf 4xaa 1900x1200 (af & aa are no priority) around 40 fps should be alright for a current game i know i have to compromise on that for that price on the tv i read some tests and most ppl who have it said it has very little input lag guess i have to find out myself | ||
|
Caspor
Austria18 Posts
[B] I have to admit Im looking at building a mini PC for my bathroom or living room.....or both at the same time (they are adjacent, I could knock a hole in the wall and have two connections, one to bathroom and one to living room), for Diablo 3. thats the general idea, casually playing d3 or some shooter in the living room or watch sc2 streams or replays on an obscene large tv while chillin on the couch the shuttle case is not a must but the not too high case is as a normal mini tower is too tall like mini ITX/DTX would be cool (h30cm or less) | ||
|
Caspor
Austria18 Posts
On January 12 2012 13:29 Medrea wrote: Or are we just basically looking at a small ITX computer case. yep | ||
|
jacosajh
2919 Posts
On January 12 2012 13:51 Medrea wrote: Here is what that ig0tfish guy said he was getting. Now I didnt actually suggest any of those parts except for the Foxconn case. I paired it up with integrated HD3000 graphics from an i3 Sandy Bridge... cant remember exactly which one. I think it was 2105. No idea really, 150W PSU doesnt exactly have much ability to run any game at 1080p "well". My most serious suggestion was taking a more normal mini ITX case that was slightly bigger but with a much better PSU. I have to admit Im looking at building a mini PC for my bathroom or living room.....or both at the same time (they are adjacent, I could knock a hole in the wall and have two connections, one to bathroom and one to living room), for Diablo 3. Thinking about this as well (but uh, just in the living room). Trying to decide between super silent, but have somewhat crappy gaming quality. Or just balls out power, but super noisy. What decent graphics card would be a good balance between silent and can power a 50" tv with some settings somewhat cranked up (AA)? | ||
|
Myrmidon
United States9452 Posts
e.g. http://www.silentpcreview.com/fanless-psu-build-guide though few are really going to use an aftermarket GPU heatsink or go actually for 18 dBA @ 1m under load. That's just an example. There's a fanless HD 6850 model by PowerColor, for those so inclined. I don't really think an A8-3850 (A8-3870K) is completely up to the task for decent framerates at 1080p in many newer games at reasonable settings, but that's the best bet for the Shuttle-sized builds. You'd really need a power supply that can handle say 150W continuously though, and many smaller case models don't come with such parts. PicoPSU is an option I guess. | ||
| ||
