PC-Q07 Mini ITX case (Lian Li) ... only for people who like Mini ITX

Hi, my previous posting must have gone lost while the server was down.
Therefore here we go again ...

http://www.abload.de/img/lianliyoutube6s8l.jpg

Click me harder !


Looking for really small PC cases, I found some interesting alternatives:

1. Morex

2. JCP

3. Psile

4. Silverstone SG05

The first two might develop a heat problem.
The Psile seems overpriced for what you get, I think.
The SG05 is nicely designed, but I had prefered better quality material.

What else is small and beautiful ?


EDIT

http://www.abload.de/img/pcq71y6s3.jpg

look there >>> YouTube <<<

(and don't forget to click on HD)

There is a new case from Morex.
Looks pretty similar to the PC-Q(0)7 ... the internals are arranged differently.

http://www.abload.de/img/morex-1-1t0mr.png

http://www.abload.de/img/morex-2-127ua.png

http://www.abload.de/img/morex-2-2605u.jpg

source


Questions ...


1. Why the hell is there still a 3.5 inch bay ?

2. Is the whole world painted black now ? What's wrong with silver ?

3. Why can't the I/O be hidden behind a lid ?

4. The front looks like plastic, why no aluminium ? Where has quality gone ?

5. No LED for HDD / SSD and power ?


Yeah ... why, oh why ?


PS: on the plus side, I think the internal design is better than Lian Li's one.

The Silverstone SG05 and the Psile are so beautiful.

The Lian-Li is too limited. It uses ATX PSU and 1 PCI slot. The SG05 however... sweet. Only if they used SFF PSUs then large heatsink can be used.

Then SG05 can fit 4870's :D

http://resources.vr-zone.com//upload..._done_left.jpg

Nice pic !


VR-Zone Silverstone SG05

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The original intention of the mini-ITX form factor was to couple embedded low-power processors with casings as small as possible.

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Silverstone relies on a 120mm intake fan in the front to create airflow in the casing.

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The inclusion of a 2.5" bay goes hand in hand with the decreasing cost and increasing popularity of solid state drives.

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For those who don't like having the Silverstone logo on the front of their casing, Silverstone has gone to the trouble of including a blank replacement panel.

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The main noisemaker in our setup was none other than the ATI Radeon HD4870 graphics card.

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We must note that the 120mm intake fan as well as the 80mm power supply fan were both very quiet.

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The 300W power supply hits the sweet spot ...

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The mini-ITX arena has seen renewed interest of late, and as more manufacturers jump into this arena we should see prices fall.

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The dust filter for the fan is cool but the material quality of the case is not aluminium though.

http://kahmeal.com/files/htpc_done_thumb.jpg

http://kahmeal.com/files/htpc_fanside1_thumb.jpg

http://kahmeal.com/files/htpc_build21_thumb.jpg

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http://kahmeal.com/files/htpc_fanside2_thumb.jpg


Hi, these pics originate from here: [H]ardforum

Xtremesystems.org really has some catching up to do in respects of SFF.
I mean, there must be some fans of SFF but where are they ?

I'm one of them. Who else ? Jeez ...

M350

http://resources.mini-box.com/online...ges/image2.jpg

http://resources.mini-box.com/online...ges/image4.jpg

http://resources.mini-box.com/online...ges/image5.jpg

Isn't that the smallest PC case for Mini iTX you have ever seen ?

That case is about $ 39.95.- in US or 50 Euro, but the PSU cost (more than 100 Euro) far too much. That's rip off.

The Coolermaster TC-100A


http://ecd.coolermaster.com/english/...es/tc-100a.jpg


Main features: fanless & dustrestistance
Dimension: 200 mm (W) x 256 mm (D) x 75 mm (H)
Available space: 2.5" HDD / SSD
Operating temperature: up to 50 degrees C ambient


Ok, first thing I noticed, I don't seem to find any online retailer who has this case. WTF ?
Hell, I can't even find anything about this case at all (except on Coolermaster's website). WTF again.
I challange you to come up with any info at all.
Then, running a Q9550S passively would mean instant death, right ? (for the CPU I mean, duh!)
But how could I implement an active CPU cooling without having sufficient airflow ? I can't see enough space in such a tiny case.

This case looks awesome anyway I think.
I love the symetric of this case, with the power button exactly in the middle.
I wonder whether the power LED was built into the power button, and the LED for HDD too (outer circle possibly) ?

And regarding the external PSU ? Isn't that only an external transformator 220 V to 12 V ?
And inside the case might be a tiny panel above the duplex connector which divides the 12 V into whatever the motherboard needs, as well as power for the 2.5" HDD or SSD.
Funny thing is that such a "PSU" is rather primitive compared to high quality PSUs, but it still cost about DOUBLE the money while it should cost HALF, the most.
That's actually not funny but rip-off.


The hottest parts in a common PC are ...

1. GPU, if there is an external graphics card.
In our case there is no space for external graphic cards, so the IGP would be the number 1 heat source I guess ?

2. CPU can get rather hot too despite the modern 45nm process.
That's why I thought about UC/UV.

3. PSU. Because the transformator would be located outside the PC case, I can't see a heat problem there.


By the way ... not as beautiful, but interesting too is Coolermaster's other PC case, called the Cube ...

http://ecd.coolermaster.com/english/...chassis_03.jpg

I'm waiting like a sucker for this PC case but no signs of availibility anywhere, except ....

http://www.abload.de/img/11mcc1viv2q.jpg

... in Hong Kong

http://www.abload.de/img/sfdir6xql1.jpg

... and japan

http://www.abload.de/img/sfdir1xsha.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/sfdir2euty.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/sfdir33onz.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/sfdir4ttb6.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/sfdir52o1t.jpg

Have just discovered another interesting Mini iTX case:


The A Open S 120 A

http://www.abload.de/img/06-in-folieprpy.jpg

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http://www.abload.de/img/222pig.png

http://www.abload.de/img/21jtmr.png

http://www.abload.de/img/20atko.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/28-desktop6sze.jpg

... some more ...

http://www.abload.de/img/11rolz.png

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w00t!

Lian Li Q07 now available (in Germany) :D
Now its about getting a Nvidia Ion Motherboard:rolleyes:

There is a red PC-Q07 out apparently ...


http://www.abload.de/img/pcq71y6s3.jpg

click >>> YouTube <<<

(don't forget to click on HD)


http://www.abload.de/img/pcq72204r.jpg

I'm going to be ordering that Lian Li PC-Q07 case for a SFF pc. It's sweet and looks so cool!

I did not know of this PC-Q07, it has a nice visual!
its internal space until it is reasonable, with a hardware until smooth, like a CI7 GENE + + 6GB + HD4890, GTX285!
The pccriminal mounted with a heavy hardware to his wife yoko, configuration very top!

1_budz & LeandroJVaraini ... what color are you getting ?
Afaik it's only available in black.
Are the red & silver ones already available in your area ?

By the way, I have built a 1:1 paper model of the PC-Q07 ...

http://www.abload.de/img/23-03-09_130283wr.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/23-03-09_130313ei.jpg

I live in Brazil, this is not available! :mad:
you paint it or leave it normal?

Hi, only a few hours ago I received the PC-Q07 and what can I say ?

Wow, I cannot imagine the material quality to be any better than that.
It has to be the lightest PC case I ever had, plus it feels special everytime I touch the surface.

http://www.abload.de/img/19-06-09_154624m9.jpg

It looks in real life so much better than on any pictures.


http://www.abload.de/img/19-06-09_1547a4g4.jpg

I'm so impressed, that I will get the red version as well.


http://www.abload.de/img/19-06-09_1548z50z.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/19-06-09_154956tu.jpg

very nice!
prentende what hardware you use it?

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... prentende what hardware you use it?

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Hi, I would like to get the following hardware:


CPU _ E8500 (E0) Wolfdale or Q9550 (E0) Yorkfield

CPU cooler _ Thermaltake MeOrb

Board _ Zotac Geforce 9300 iTX

RAM _ 2 x 4 GB OCZ or 2 x 2 GB G.Skill

HDD _ WD10EADS

SSD _ Intel X25-M for Windows 7

Power AC-DC adapter _ 12V / 110W

PicoPSU _ 150-XT DC-DC / 150W

Sweet!

I don't know How I missed this thread.

I'm in the process of building an ITX system and I think the hardest choice is what case to buy. I'll be reading this thread with great interest.:clap:

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Originally Posted by Cov(enant)

1_budz & LeandroJVaraini ... what color are you getting ?
Afaik it's only available in black.
Are the red & silver ones already available in your area ?

By the way, I have built a 1:1 paper model of the PC-Q07 ...

http://www.abload.de/img/23-03-09_130283wr.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/23-03-09_130313ei.jpg

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I haven't been able to order this case yet because Newegg either is selling out so quick or they're taking long to restock it. The only available color is black although I'd like to get a silver one. I'll probably get a Intel mini itx mobo & wd black 250gb sata laptop hd along with it. ;)

I'm torn between choosing a PC-Q07 in Black and one of the new Sugo S06 cases in black

The new S06 Sugo fixes my most major complaint about the S05. The unattractive case front. The S05 would look good on a desk but not in my media cabinet. The S06 has a much more attractive brushed Aluminum Case front

The PC-Q07 is a contender because of the interesting case layout and 3.5" ODD. The Slimline BluRay player required for the SG06 and SG05 is quite a bit more expensive.

I ordered the PC-Q07 in black since that's the only color Newegg offers. I also ordered a Zotac 630i mini itx mobo which I'll be using a C2D E6400 cpu. I have a CM GeminII S cpu cooler that I'll be using as well but I'll use a Scythe S-flex G fan. Hopefully that cpu cooler will fit in that case. If not then I'll have to order something else. Stay tuned.

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Originally Posted by Cov(enant)

Hi, these pics originate from here: [H]ardforum

Xtremesystems.org really has some catching up to do in respects of SFF.
I mean, there must be some fans of SFF but where are they ?

I'm one of them. Who else ? Jeez ...

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had this case it was kinda sucky it had intel atom 230 with a fan mod and 8400GS PCI on it very cramped....but it played blu-ray :yepp:

Check out the pictures I posted at videohelp.com.
http://forum.videohelp.com/topic370043.html#1984033

I ended up using a crappy stock intel cpu fan since the GeminII S cpu cooler could not fit in there. I wanted to use a modular antec ps I had but it would have blocked the airflow from the cpu cooler. Luckily I had a spare matx ps. To make the cable management better I'll have to cut off the cables that I'm not using and cable sleeve the rest.

So tiny!

That is what I put inside my Lian Li Q07B:

cpu: intel q9400s
dissipatore cpu: thermalright 120 ultra + noctua 120mm nf-p12
motherboard: commell lv-678
ram: 2x2gb teamgroup xtreem
vga: club 3d 9600 green edition
hard disk: 1x160gb western digital scorpio black + 1x320gb western digital scorpio black
optic: lettore bluray/masterizzatore dvd sony optiarc bc-5600s
psu: pico psu 150w
case fan: noctua 92mm nf-b9

http://www.pctunerup.com/up/results/...35_Foto846.jpg http://www.pctunerup.com/up/results/...51_Foto848.jpg http://www.pctunerup.com/up/results/...11_Foto849.jpg http://www.pctunerup.com/up/results/...31_Foto850.jpg

Eddie666, nice case, by giving more to realize you could not use the HDMI VGA because the case is obstructing the same, could you confirm this?
The internal space using the font that you used was magnificent!
nice job!

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Eddie666, nice case, by giving more to realize you could not use the HDMI VGA because the case is obstructing the same, could you confirm this?
The internal space using the font that you used was magnificent!
nice job!

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yes, you have right: i can't use native hdmi, but I can use an adaptor dvi-hdmi; in this case I don't have audio over hdmi (I think, but I'm not sure; I'll check later the specs of my club3d 9600), but it's not a big deal for me, cause i use the spdif out.

Anyone try to mount a double slot video card in this case? I know you'd have to modify the back of the case but it looks pretty simple.

Hey guys, would you say that there is a noticeable size difference between the Lian-li PC-Q07 and the Silverstone SG05? I am looking to get an ITX system that will run a 6-pin PSU gfx card comfortably. i.e. Geforce 8800GT / 9600GT / 9800GT etc... Main thing I need is for the case to be as small as possible, yet still support a graphics card that is capable of running the latest games. Reason is this machine will go in the lounge so that when the wife is working on my main gaming rig, I can move to this one and still be able to game!

I quite like the fact that you can use a normal ATX PSU and 5.25 optical drive in the Lian-Li but also like the fact that you get a 300W PSU included with the Silverstone. Which one would you go for and why?

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Hey guys, would you say that there is a noticeable size difference between the Lian-li PC-Q07 and the Silverstone SG05 ?

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Oh yeah, there is.

The SG 05 has enough space (22.8 cm) for the following graphics cards:

http://www.abload.de/img/05h65z.png

The lian Li PC-Q07 has the following dimensions: 193 (W) x 280 (H) x 208 (D) mm.
20.8 cm depth is too short for most graphics cards.


One word about the idea to put a full size PSU into the PC-Q07.
The therory sounds good - but the practise is a disaster.

There's hardly any space for air flow.
Best solution would be to get a picoPSU instead, but 150W is not powerful enough, if you use a discrete graphics card.

I'm a fan of GeForce, but looking at the specifications, the ATI Radeo HD 4770 seems to be the ideal compromise reg. performance / heat / power consumtion and price.

IMO PC-Q07 looks the best, and at this size thats pretty much the only important part.
You go ITX for small size. If you're trying to put in a 4870 or something, you might as well get mATX and get the same size case.

Thanks Cov(enant),

Looks like the Silverstone would be best for me then. I'm probably actually going to be using a 9600GT Eco (No external 6-pin power input required) only the PCI-E slot drives the card, but would be nice to have the option of putting in something more powerful in future. The included 300w PSU should be fine to power that along with a Zotac board and E5200 or so. These cases actually seem quite cheap on scan - only £50 - 60.

Yeah, the 300W PSU is by far enough.

Have just checked the price for the SG05:

1. Scan = £ 58.41 ◄ ◄ ◄
2. Aria = n/a
3. Dabs = n/a
4. Microdirect = n/a
5. Misco = n/a
6. Novatech = n/a
7. overclockers = £83.98
8. PC World = n/a
9. Currys = n/a
10. Kustompcs = £ 87.-
11. ILGS = £ 84.10
12. KSN-Online = £ 81.20
13. OneStopPCShop = £ 75.61


GeForce 9600 GT = Codename G94 / DX 10 / OL 2.0 / Chip 650 Shade 1625 Mem 1800 / SP 640 / VRAM 512 DDR-3 / Interface 256 bit / 0.065 µm / MPixel per sec 10.400 / GFlops 312 / TS 505 / 95W (max) / 26W (idle)
ATI Radeon HD 4770 = Codename RV 740 / DX 10.1 / OL 3.0 / Chip 750 Shader 750 Mem 3200 / SP 64 / VRAM 512 DDR-5 / Interface 128 bit / 0.04 µm / MPixel per sec 12.000 / GFlops 960 / TS 826 / 90W (max) / 30W (idle)

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Originally Posted by Cov(enant)

Yeah, the 300W PSU is by far enough.

Have just checked the price for the SG05:

1. Scan = £ 58.41 ◄ ◄ ◄
2. Aria = n/a
3. Dabs = n/a
4. Microdirect = n/a
5. Misco = n/a
6. Novatech = n/a
7. overclockers = £83.98
8. PC World = n/a
9. Currys = n/a
10. Kustompcs = £ 87.-
11. ILGS = £ 84.10
12. KSN-Online = £ 81.20
13. OneStopPCShop = £ 75.61


GeForce 9600 GT = Codename G94 / DX 10 / OL 2.0 / Chip 650 Shade 1625 Mem 1800 / SP 640 / VRAM 512 DDR-3 / Interface 256 bit / 0.065 µm / MPixel per sec 10.400 / GFlops 312 / TS 505 / 95W (max) / 26W (idle)
ATI Radeon HD 4770 = Codename RV 740 / DX 10.1 / OL 3.0 / Chip 750 Shader 750 Mem 3200 / SP 64 / VRAM 512 DDR-5 / Interface 128 bit / 0.04 µm / MPixel per sec 12.000 / GFlops 960 / TS 826 / 90W (max) / 30W (idle)

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Nice! That confirms it then.

Well it seems that the 4770 would also be a better card - it's only around £10 more than the 9600GT Eco I was looking but has much better performance. It should also be slightly shorter in length. The only thing is that it requires 6-pin aux power, but thats fine as the Silverstone's PSU has that.

Thanks for the info!

Ok just ordered the SG05 and a processor from scan. Board coming from amazon (Zotac 9300 iTX wifi) and graphics card will come next month!

Hi, I think you'll be happy with that case, since the PSU is included.

Reg. the Zotac, I just checked the board at Amazon, it seems to be the GF9300-D-E (silver heatsink) version.
Zotac has issued a new version called GF9300-I-E (black heatsink) beginning of December.
It doesn't seem to be available in the UK yet. However, most stores within the EU stock them already.


http://techreport.com/r.x/2009_12_1_...omparo_600.jpg

D-E (old):

2 SATA connectors
GPU core clock: 450 MHz
Shader: 1200 MHz

I-E (new):

3 SATA connectors
GPU core clock: 580 MHz
Shaders: 1400 MHz
(irrelevant, if you use an external graphics card)

Wake-on-USB support

Supports undervolting:
CPU voltage: [-0.1v up to +0.3v]
Chipset voltage: [1.10v up to 1.25v]
Memory voltage: [1.80v up to 2.10v]

Dual-link DVI output for resolution up to 2560x1600

1. Zotac
2. TechReport
3. BenchmarkReviews
4. YouTube video HD4770


What CPU have you ordered, if you don't mind me asking ?

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Originally Posted by Cov(enant)

Hi, I think you'll be happy with that case, since the PSU is included.

Reg. the Zotac, I just checked the board at Amazon, it seems to be the GF9300-D-E (silver heatsink) version.
Zotac has issued a new version called GF9300-I-E (black heatsink) beginning of December.
It doesn't seem to be available in the UK yet. However, most stores within the EU stock them already.


http://techreport.com/r.x/2009_12_1_...omparo_600.jpg

D-E (old):

2 SATA connectors
GPU core clock: 450 MHz
Shader: 1200 MHz

I-E (new):

3 SATA connectors
GPU core clock: 580 MHz
Shaders: 1400 MHz
(irrelevant, if you use an external graphics card)

Wake-on-USB support

Supports undervolting:
CPU voltage: [-0.1v up to +0.3v]
Chipset voltage: [1.10v up to 1.25v]
Memory voltage: [1.80v up to 2.10v]

Dual-link DVI output for resolution up to 2560x1600

1. Zotac
2. TechReport
3. BenchmarkReviews
4. YouTube video HD4770


What CPU have you ordered, if you don't mind me asking ?

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I read about the newer revision earlier - the black heatsink version but wasn't sure of the differences - the extra SATA connector is very handy and the onboard GPU clock speed enhancements I guess could help if using it for physx. Too bad its not here yet though!

I have ordered a Intel Dual-core E5400 (2.7GHz). Should be easy enough to clock up to around 3.4 to 3.6 GHz I would say :D

Then once I retire my current main gaming PC, I'll take the E8400 and pop it into this mini-ITX system. So its kind of just a stepping stone CPU at the moment.


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Just went back to check on my order and turns out I ordered a version with 3 SATA connectors, Wake on S3 function etc... Here are the updates originally posted on Zotac's forum of this version :

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- 3 pcs of onboard SATA port (only 2 pcs on the older PCB)
- Wake Up by USB Device from S3 Suspend mode (not available on the older PCB)
- Dual-Link DVI Port (only Single Link DVI Port on the older PCB)

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This is the GF9300-G-E model.

Somebody should order zotacs 1156 board and create an ultra-powerful matchbox.

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Originally Posted by Shogan

Just went back to check on my order and turns out I ordered a version with

3 SATA connectors,
Wake on S3 function etc

This is the GF9300-G-E model.

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Mmm, that's strange.
I guess they've got the revision number wrong.
Would be awesome if you're actually going to get the I-E version.

Please come back with an update once you've received your mainboard.

Oh, and a happy new year 2010 !! :)


PS: Had a E8400 (Wolfdale) as well for little over a year, until I exchanged it for a Q9550 (Yorkfield).
Actually the performance hasn't improved noticeable but the heat has gone up a little.
Ergo: E8400 for the win !

I have the SG-06. The stock 300W PSU is currently supporting my i7 860 @ 150 bclock, a 5770 and 2 HDDs.

Lian Li has a new mini itx case model PC-Q08. It has a 120mm & 140mm fans. :D Sweet little case! Anyone knows when this baby will be released in USA?

Will do - hoping the order arrives by next Wednesday. I'll be interested to see what the specs come out as - the image shows 3 SATA ports and the model numbering seems to confirm this, but whether I get this version or the older revision remains to be seen... Scavenger the SG06 looks pretty sweet. I like the aluminium front panel.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811133093
would a 400w psu handle a 5850 as this case looks like it could hold one
+DFI LP MI P55-T36
+ i750
+ 4g Gskill ECO series
+ 1 hhd

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Scavenger the SG06 looks pretty sweet. I like the aluminium front panel.

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Thanks. I like it a lot too.

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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811133093
would a 400w psu handle a 5850 as this case looks like it could hold one
+DFI LP MI P55-T36
+ i750
+ 4g Gskill ECO series
+ 1 hhd

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That thermaltake case uses an SFX PSU so that puts in the same boat as the SG-06. Hopefully Silverstone's 400w 80+ SFX PSU comes out soon to save us all.

On a side note, I think I'm going to get the PC-Q07 for my home server :D

The Radeon 5850 can draw up to 150 W.
Leaving 250W for mainboard, CPU, RAM and HDD.

They say you should never drain a PSU at 100%, but I think 400W could still be sufficient.
Best would be if you had a power meter.

The Thermaltake Element Q has a built in SFX PSU with the dimensions 100 (w) x 125 (d) x 63.5 (h) mm.
If you decide not to use the supplied 200W SFX PSU but get a third party 400W one, I can't see why it shouldn't fit.

As for the DFI LP MI P55-T36, I've really never looked into i7, but great to see that Mini iTX is still going strong beyond the Q series.
Two 240-pin DDR3 up to 8GB system memory, delivers up to 21Gb/s bandwidth at 1333MHz, but it hasn't got an IGP on board, mmm ...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2520/...fa338c84_b.jpg

I'm using that board with a i7 860 and a 5770. So far I love! The lynnfields run so much cooler than the bloomfields.

Are they serious with the HDD cage in Q08? That just killed off any ideas for long video cards.

silenX has a 400w sfx psu already out

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silenX has a 400w sfx psu already out

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Yeah, I've seen the SilenX 400w before. Looks okay but its not 80+ and I don't think the 'power brick' portion would fit in my case.

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Yeah, I've seen the SilenX 400w before. Looks okay but its not 80+ and I don't think the 'power brick' portion would fit in my case.

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for 25 bucks it might be worth a shot =-D
http://www.directron.com/ixm4014.html

Very tempting....

Got my SG05 the other day. Just waiting for my other hardware before I can commence build. Amazon sellers are taking forever to get my stuff shipped :/

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Originally Posted by clayton

Are they serious with the HDD cage in Q08? That just killed off any ideas for long video cards.

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It looks to me as if the bottom 2 HD mounts can be removed to allow for a larger graphics card (notice the divider between the two sections?). :)

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Originally Posted by Shogan

Got my SG05 the other day. Just waiting for my other hardware before I can commence build. Amazon sellers are taking forever to get my stuff shipped :/

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Tell me about it, all my stuff has been posted but because of the weather here it just isn't getting delivered.

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Got my SG05 the other day.

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Out of curiosity is there any reason you went with the SG05 over the SG06?

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Out of curiosity is there any reason you went with the SG05 over the SG06?

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Yes, I didn't do enough reading up and hadn't even heard about the SG06 yet :D Silly me.

@Rakiri : One of my parcels was "dispatched" on the 29th December and I still haven't received it :( At least they haven't charged my card yet though.

I'm getting very anxious about the SG07. From the only pic I have seen it looks to taller and wider than the SG06.

i love my pc-q07.
ive got the zotac board (3 sata conenctors) an intel 5300 - 2gb ram - 330w seasonic psu and a 320gb 2.5inch hdd :D

windows 7 with xbmc

So I eventually got my Zotac board. Just for fun lastnight I plugged my ATI 4870 in, and crammed it into the SG05 chassis. It's running nicely. Cover on, fan speed at 30% and idle temp is 51 degrees celsius.

http://www.shogan.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/DSCF2595.jpg

More photos and video of it running here

Hi Shoganator,

great pictures and great video too.

• How is the look & feel of your new PC case ?
• And is it the 2 x SATA (D-E) or 3 x SATA (I-E) Mini iTX board ?
• Any hick-ups during installation of your OS (not Win95 though) ?

I'm surprised you went with 2GB over 4GB of RAM.

(Awesome parachute video BTW.)

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Originally Posted by Cov(enant)

Hi Shoganator,

great pictures and great video too.

• How is the look & feel of your new PC case ?
• And is it the 2 x SATA (D-E) or 3 x SATA (I-E) Mini iTX board ?
• Any hick-ups during installation of your OS (not Win95 though) ?

I'm surprised you went with 2GB over 4GB of RAM.

(Awesome parachute video BTW.)

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Hey Cov,

1. Look is ok - I think I would have preferred the SG06 with aluminium front though. Otherwise it's compact and neat :)

It turned out to be the old revision with 2 x SATA (So yes the D-E model) :(

Installation of Windows 7 was a bit tricky - I have a slimline DVD Writer from an old acer laptop that I had ready to go, but realised when I got the board that there is no IDE, so I couldn't use that with the SG05 adapter. I therefore whipped out an external slimline USB DVD writer to boot off and install Windows from. The BIOS found this, but would not boot off it! So I ended up plugging in my normal DVD drive from main rig to install OS and am just running without an optical drive for now.

The 2GB OCZ RAM is temporary till I get a decent 2 x 2GB kit :)

Regarding the tandem :D Haha thanks man - did that a couple of years ago now, but was awesome fun! Highly recommended.