The Mini-ITX build begins.

Lazzer408 · Oct 11, 2009, 07:12 PM

-WARNING- This project involves working with LETHAL voltages! Do NOT open your power supply without proper training and knowledge.

So far...

-Zotac GF9300-D-E motherboard (on-board gfx is crap don't kid yourself otherwise)
-Intel E6750 Core2duo CPU
-Asus EAH4550 512mb ddr3 ATI HD4850 512mb ATI HD4870

GF9300-D-E info found here.
http://www.zotacusa.com/zotac-geforc...therboard.html

I couldn't be happier with this motherboard. It has a handfull of bios settings to allow for overclocking and the E6750 was happy to do 3ghz without any voltage adjustment. I'm using the stock Intel cooler and I'll post some temps when the build is finished.

I haven't settled on a chassis though. I intended on the Winsys Wi-01-BK because of it's 200w power supply and the ability to use a low profile graphics card. Here's a photo of that case.
http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/directron_2073_214427739

After looking at a few more chassis I took a liking to the thin ones such as the Jetway JC-111-B http://www.jetway.com.tw/jw/case_vie...oname=JC-111-B

It has 2 full-height slots turned 90deg. I wondered if I could sneek a HD3850 in there if I relocated the HDD as low as I could. By removing the existing mount, and attaching the drive directly to the bottom of the chassis by drilling some mounting holes, I think it would fit nicely. I've found flexable pcie risers to make the connection back to the motherboard. One can be seen here. http://www.mini-itx.com/store/images/1921-fr10x.jpg

The last problem is powering the HD3850. I have a 12v 7-amp power brick that might work. I would add another DC-in jack to the case and label it 'GPU'. Internally the power would be switched on via. relay when the computer turns on.

Lazzer408 · Oct 11, 2009, 07:16 PM

Here's a few photos of the 4550 and my old trusty x1950pro for comparison. The 1950 is the same size as the 3850 so I'll have something to go by until I get a 3850. It would mount in the jetway sideways as shown. Or maybe a 4850?

Lazzer408 · Oct 11, 2009, 07:45 PM

Lets see if this works. =)

EDIT - Yup it works. (pic 2)

EDIT - Runs a 3870 also. (pic3)

Lazzer408 · Oct 12, 2009, 01:25 AM

I think I found a better powersupply solution by using a 1U supply. Cardboard mock-up shows it might fit. Too bad I don't have internal case dimensions. I feel like I'm talking to myself but someone has to be watching...right?

[Ion] · Oct 12, 2009, 01:33 AM

Looks good, subbed

newtekie1 · Oct 12, 2009, 01:34 AM

I'm watching!

Lazzer408 · Oct 12, 2009, 02:11 AM

Anyone have a 1U psu kicking around?

Lazzer408 · Oct 12, 2009, 10:18 AM

This little motherboard is amasing. E6750@3.2ghz 1600fsb at stock voltage. Prime stable for a few hours now 59c. WiFi is rock solid also.

The onboard graphics (9300) runs Halflife2 at 1280x1024 liquid smooth. I'm not doing a review or I'd have more detail. It couldn't pull off 2000 in 3dmark06 yet it runs HL2 fine? I'll have to look into that and even try Crysis if I can find the CD. If your looking for a mini-ITX, I have nothing bad to say about this board. I've read the wake-on-usb isn't working for those with a usb remote building a HTPC. There is another revision coming out soon with this fixed and another SATA port.

I should be ordering the case and U1 PSU tomorrow. I hope I can make it all fit in a Jetway case.

Lazzer408 · Oct 13, 2009, 06:23 AM

HD3870 scored a 10,800 in 3dmark06. At the moment I'm running all this on a 300w micro ATX supply but I picked up the 1U 450w supply today for $95 (ouch). I'm still waiting to hear back from the supplier about the case. I settled on the GA630iBK Type-A http://www.g-alantic.com.tw/g-ga630ibk.htm

The case should support a HD4870 double slot card -if- I use a laptop HDD relocated to the bottom. With a single slot card a full 3.5" HDD can be used.

The whole point of this is to see just how powerfull a small form factor PC could be. Most if not all of them are limited by the power supplies. I'm going to try making passive heatsinks for the mosfets in the m-ATX PSU and run it without a fan. After all, it has to be quiet too.

Lazzer408 · Oct 14, 2009, 05:28 AM

Here's a nice use for those old square cpu heatsinks. I cut a chunk off to make a little heatsink for the mosfets.

Lazzer408 · Oct 17, 2009, 09:50 AM

My case is finally on the way. The now bios modded 4850 I bought off the forum (thanks Gabkicks!) is quit happy in it's new home on the Zotac. It runs Crysis on high 1280x1024 at very playable framerates. Not many "not square" 2.5" tall ITX builds can run Crysis.

I have to modify the little 300w mATX PSU I'll be using. The capasitors stick up a bit high so have to put in some shorter caps and extend the heatsinks out the side where they will bolt up to a hunk of surplus socket 478 cooler. This puts the fins right in the path of the inlet fan. The key to making this work is keeping that PSU cool. I may even have to put the filter/rectifier/caps on another pcb elsewhere in the case and run the 160vdc line to the main PSU board. Case comes Thursday so watch for pics!

The 4850 is pulling off 11,232 in 3dmark06. I might tweak around a bit and see if I can squeeze a bit more. bwahaha

EDIT - 12,163 was the best I could do and still keep it near silent.

Geofrancis · Oct 18, 2009, 02:19 AM

damn that is a tight fit! where are you going to put the psu? because that case you linked to doesn't look like it will take one internally without removing all the casing and some serous modifications to it.

even then are you sure the hd4850 will fit without using a dremel?

Lazzer408 · Oct 18, 2009, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lazzer408

I have to modify the little 300w mATX PSU I'll be using. The capasitors stick up a bit high so have to put in some shorter caps and extend the heatsinks out the side where they will bolt up to a hunk of surplus socket 478 cooler. This puts the fins right in the path of the inlet fan. The key to making this work is keeping that PSU cool. I may even have to put the filter/rectifier/caps on another pcb elsewhere in the case and run the 160vdc line to the main PSU board. Case comes Thursday so watch for pics!.

The PSU will mount below the dvd drive bay. I have about 1.5" height and 7" width and about 4-5" depth. I'll post a pic in just a min.

MKmods · Oct 18, 2009, 02:32 AM

This looks like a perfect build for a HD5750.

Lazzer408 · Oct 18, 2009, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MKmods

This looks like a perfect build for a HD5750.

A double-wide card WILL fit in the case but you will have to use a 2.5" HDD. I will try to install my 4870 to test fitment but I'm pretty sure it'll fit.

Lazzer408 · Oct 18, 2009, 02:59 AM

Here's some pics to show the power supply placement, HDD location, and the additional 80mm thin fan I'll be adding to get some direct air near the video card's inlet. I had a thin 80mm and it just clears the 3.5" HDD's power and sata connectors. I have to shorten the wires off the PSU. There's just no room for wires.

MKmods · Oct 18, 2009, 03:04 AM

my thought was the 5750 would be the same length as the mobo. I really wish I had picked up one of these tiny mobos that had a pciX on it.

Lazzer408 · Oct 18, 2009, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MKmods

my thought was the 5750 would be the same length as the mobo. I really wish I had picked up one of these tiny mobos that had a pciX on it.

I have the lenght for the card once the case's HDD brackets are removed. I just realised I didn't post a pic of the inside of the case.

Lazzer408 · Oct 18, 2009, 03:11 AM

One thing I like is the fans on the right side. The front fan will be blowing directly on the PSU. The PSU has a fan controller on it and I'll hook that fan directly to it. The one towards the rear will be wired in parallel with the CPU fan. The additional 80mm fan I'm adding on the bottom could connect to the motherboard's only available fan header but that header does not have any fan control. I will probably tie it parallel into the videocard's fan.

MKmods · Oct 18, 2009, 03:26 AM

lol using a riser card you could run a 5870 X2 in there

Lazzer408 · Oct 18, 2009, 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MKmods

lol using a riser card you could run a 5870 X2 in there

Probably but I better buy tin snips first.

MKmods · Oct 18, 2009, 03:50 AM

Tinsnips FTW!

(oh yea theres that whole no 5870 X2's yet too)

Lazzer408 · Oct 18, 2009, 04:05 AM

MKmods, I did order the riser that puts the card in the top slot. That's what makes the magic happen.

This one.

Geofrancis · Oct 18, 2009, 04:06 AM

it looks like the heat from the graphics card could be a concern cos there are only small vents on that right hand side where the graphics card will sit.

you could probably cut one or 2 out to let the graphics card exhaust heat out the case if it does become a problem.

MKmods · Oct 18, 2009, 04:07 AM

I picked up one for my PCI (intel Atom) they are really handy. They have reverse, backwards and flex ones too.

Geo:He can cut a hole in the bottom of the case to act as a cold air intake for the GPU.

EDIT: I just saw the 1U PS (its gonna block the air on the gpu)

Oct 11, 2009, 07:12 PM	#1
Lazzer408 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,395 (1.02/day) Thanks: 80 Thanked 320 Times in 242 Posts System Specs	The Mini-ITX build... RESUMES! -WARNING- This project involves working with LETHAL voltages! Do NOT open your power supply without proper training and knowledge. So far... -Zotac GF9300-D-E motherboard (on-board gfx is crap don't kid yourself otherwise) -Intel E6750 Core2duo CPU -Asus EAH4550 512mb ddr3 ATI HD4850 512mb ATI HD4870 GF9300-D-E info found here. http://www.zotacusa.com/zotac-geforc...therboard.html I couldn't be happier with this motherboard. It has a handfull of bios settings to allow for overclocking and the E6750 was happy to do 3ghz without any voltage adjustment. I'm using the stock Intel cooler and I'll post some temps when the build is finished. I haven't settled on a chassis though. I intended on the Winsys Wi-01-BK because of it's 200w power supply and the ability to use a low profile graphics card. Here's a photo of that case. http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/directron_2073_214427739 After looking at a few more chassis I took a liking to the thin ones such as the Jetway JC-111-B http://www.jetway.com.tw/jw/case_vie...oname=JC-111-B It has 2 full-height slots turned 90deg. I wondered if I could sneek a HD3850 in there if I relocated the HDD as low as I could. By removing the existing mount, and attaching the drive directly to the bottom of the chassis by drilling some mounting holes, I think it would fit nicely. I've found flexable pcie risers to make the connection back to the motherboard. One can be seen here. http://www.mini-itx.com/store/images/1921-fr10x.jpg The last problem is powering the HD3850. I have a 12v 7-amp power brick that might work. I would add another DC-in jack to the case and label it 'GPU'. Internally the power would be switched on via. relay when the computer turns on. __________________ Assuming the many universes theory of quantum mechanics is accurate, everything I say will remain relevant in another reality for all of eternity. Heatware - http://www.heatware.com/user_directo...uery=lazzer408 Last edited by Lazzer408; Mar 5, 2011 at 11:45 AM.

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Oct 11, 2009, 07:16 PM	#2
Lazzer408 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,395 (1.02/day) Thanks: 80 Thanked 320 Times in 242 Posts System Specs	Here's a few photos of the 4550 and my old trusty x1950pro for comparison. The 1950 is the same size as the 3850 so I'll have something to go by until I get a 3850. It would mount in the jetway sideways as shown. Or maybe a 4850? Attached Thumbnails __________________ Assuming the many universes theory of quantum mechanics is accurate, everything I say will remain relevant in another reality for all of eternity. Heatware - http://www.heatware.com/user_directo...uery=lazzer408 Last edited by Lazzer408; Oct 18, 2009 at 03:58 AM.

Processor:	i7 2600k@4.6ghz
Motherboard:	MSI z68ma-ed55
Cooling:	Silentx Extreem 120mm
Memory:	2x4gb XMS 7-8-7-20 1600
Video Card:	HD6870
Hard Disk:	2x128gb Kingston Hyper-X (Raid0), 2x750gb RE3 (RAID1), 2x750gb RE3 (RAID1)
Optical Drive:	24x DVDR-DL LG SATA
CRT/LCD Model:	Soyo 24", Gateway 22"
Case:	Fractal Design Arc Mini 6x120mm fans.
Sound Card:	Onboard
PSU:	Zalman 750w
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Oct 11, 2009, 07:45 PM	#3
Lazzer408 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,395 (1.02/day) Thanks: 80 Thanked 320 Times in 242 Posts System Specs	Lets see if this works. =) EDIT - Yup it works. (pic 2) EDIT - Runs a 3870 also. (pic3) Attached Thumbnails __________________ Assuming the many universes theory of quantum mechanics is accurate, everything I say will remain relevant in another reality for all of eternity. Heatware - http://www.heatware.com/user_directo...uery=lazzer408 Last edited by Lazzer408; Oct 11, 2009 at 08:17 PM.

Oct 12, 2009, 01:25 AM	#4
Lazzer408 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,395 (1.02/day) Thanks: 80 Thanked 320 Times in 242 Posts System Specs	I think I found a better powersupply solution by using a 1U supply. Cardboard mock-up shows it might fit. Too bad I don't have internal case dimensions. I feel like I'm talking to myself but someone has to be watching...right? Attached Thumbnails __________________ Assuming the many universes theory of quantum mechanics is accurate, everything I say will remain relevant in another reality for all of eternity. Heatware - http://www.heatware.com/user_directo...uery=lazzer408

Oct 12, 2009, 01:33 AM	#5
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Oct 12, 2009, 02:11 AM	#7
Lazzer408 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,395 (1.02/day) Thanks: 80 Thanked 320 Times in 242 Posts System Specs	Anyone have a 1U psu kicking around? __________________ Assuming the many universes theory of quantum mechanics is accurate, everything I say will remain relevant in another reality for all of eternity. Heatware - http://www.heatware.com/user_directo...uery=lazzer408

Oct 12, 2009, 10:18 AM	#8
Lazzer408 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,395 (1.02/day) Thanks: 80 Thanked 320 Times in 242 Posts System Specs	This little motherboard is amasing. E6750@3.2ghz 1600fsb at stock voltage. Prime stable for a few hours now 59c. WiFi is rock solid also. The onboard graphics (9300) runs Halflife2 at 1280x1024 liquid smooth. I'm not doing a review or I'd have more detail. It couldn't pull off 2000 in 3dmark06 yet it runs HL2 fine? I'll have to look into that and even try Crysis if I can find the CD. If your looking for a mini-ITX, I have nothing bad to say about this board. I've read the wake-on-usb isn't working for those with a usb remote building a HTPC. There is another revision coming out soon with this fixed and another SATA port. I should be ordering the case and U1 PSU tomorrow. I hope I can make it all fit in a Jetway case. __________________ Assuming the many universes theory of quantum mechanics is accurate, everything I say will remain relevant in another reality for all of eternity. Heatware - http://www.heatware.com/user_directo...uery=lazzer408

Oct 13, 2009, 06:23 AM	#9
Lazzer408 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,395 (1.02/day) Thanks: 80 Thanked 320 Times in 242 Posts System Specs	HD3870 scored a 10,800 in 3dmark06. At the moment I'm running all this on a 300w micro ATX supply but I picked up the 1U 450w supply today for $95 (ouch). I'm still waiting to hear back from the supplier about the case. I settled on the GA630iBK Type-A http://www.g-alantic.com.tw/g-ga630ibk.htm The case should support a HD4870 double slot card -if- I use a laptop HDD relocated to the bottom. With a single slot card a full 3.5" HDD can be used. The whole point of this is to see just how powerfull a small form factor PC could be. Most if not all of them are limited by the power supplies. I'm going to try making passive heatsinks for the mosfets in the m-ATX PSU and run it without a fan. After all, it has to be quiet too. __________________ Assuming the many universes theory of quantum mechanics is accurate, everything I say will remain relevant in another reality for all of eternity. Heatware - http://www.heatware.com/user_directo...uery=lazzer408

Oct 14, 2009, 05:28 AM	#10
Lazzer408 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,395 (1.02/day) Thanks: 80 Thanked 320 Times in 242 Posts System Specs	Here's a nice use for those old square cpu heatsinks. I cut a chunk off to make a little heatsink for the mosfets. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Assuming the many universes theory of quantum mechanics is accurate, everything I say will remain relevant in another reality for all of eternity. Heatware - http://www.heatware.com/user_directo...uery=lazzer408

Oct 17, 2009, 09:50 AM	#11
Lazzer408 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,395 (1.02/day) Thanks: 80 Thanked 320 Times in 242 Posts System Specs	My case is finally on the way. The now bios modded 4850 I bought off the forum (thanks Gabkicks!) is quit happy in it's new home on the Zotac. It runs Crysis on high 1280x1024 at very playable framerates. Not many "not square" 2.5" tall ITX builds can run Crysis. I have to modify the little 300w mATX PSU I'll be using. The capasitors stick up a bit high so have to put in some shorter caps and extend the heatsinks out the side where they will bolt up to a hunk of surplus socket 478 cooler. This puts the fins right in the path of the inlet fan. The key to making this work is keeping that PSU cool. I may even have to put the filter/rectifier/caps on another pcb elsewhere in the case and run the 160vdc line to the main PSU board. Case comes Thursday so watch for pics! The 4850 is pulling off 11,232 in 3dmark06. I might tweak around a bit and see if I can squeeze a bit more. bwahaha EDIT - 12,163 was the best I could do and still keep it near silent. __________________ Assuming the many universes theory of quantum mechanics is accurate, everything I say will remain relevant in another reality for all of eternity. Heatware - http://www.heatware.com/user_directo...uery=lazzer408 Last edited by Lazzer408; Oct 17, 2009 at 10:50 AM.

Oct 18, 2009, 02:19 AM	#12
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Oct 18, 2009, 02:32 AM	#14
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Oct 18, 2009, 02:59 AM	#16
Lazzer408 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,395 (1.02/day) Thanks: 80 Thanked 320 Times in 242 Posts System Specs	Here's some pics to show the power supply placement, HDD location, and the additional 80mm thin fan I'll be adding to get some direct air near the video card's inlet. I had a thin 80mm and it just clears the 3.5" HDD's power and sata connectors. I have to shorten the wires off the PSU. There's just no room for wires. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Assuming the many universes theory of quantum mechanics is accurate, everything I say will remain relevant in another reality for all of eternity. Heatware - http://www.heatware.com/user_directo...uery=lazzer408

Oct 18, 2009, 03:04 AM	#17
MKmods Case Mod Guru Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nevada Posts: 4,711 (2.43/day) Thanks: 2,879 Thanked 1,766 Times in 1,364 Posts System Specs	my thought was the 5750 would be the same length as the mobo. I really wish I had picked up one of these tiny mobos that had a pciX on it. __________________ Buy tin snips FIRST!

Oct 18, 2009, 03:11 AM	#19
Lazzer408 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,395 (1.02/day) Thanks: 80 Thanked 320 Times in 242 Posts System Specs	One thing I like is the fans on the right side. The front fan will be blowing directly on the PSU. The PSU has a fan controller on it and I'll hook that fan directly to it. The one towards the rear will be wired in parallel with the CPU fan. The additional 80mm fan I'm adding on the bottom could connect to the motherboard's only available fan header but that header does not have any fan control. I will probably tie it parallel into the videocard's fan. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Assuming the many universes theory of quantum mechanics is accurate, everything I say will remain relevant in another reality for all of eternity. Heatware - http://www.heatware.com/user_directo...uery=lazzer408 Last edited by Lazzer408; Oct 18, 2009 at 03:19 AM.

Oct 18, 2009, 03:26 AM	#20
MKmods Case Mod Guru Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nevada Posts: 4,711 (2.43/day) Thanks: 2,879 Thanked 1,766 Times in 1,364 Posts System Specs	lol using a riser card you could run a 5870 X2 in there __________________ Buy tin snips FIRST!

Oct 18, 2009, 03:50 AM	#22
MKmods Case Mod Guru Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nevada Posts: 4,711 (2.43/day) Thanks: 2,879 Thanked 1,766 Times in 1,364 Posts System Specs	Tinsnips FTW! (oh yea theres that whole no 5870 X2's yet too) __________________ Buy tin snips FIRST!

Oct 18, 2009, 04:05 AM	#23
Lazzer408 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,395 (1.02/day) Thanks: 80 Thanked 320 Times in 242 Posts System Specs	MKmods, I did order the riser that puts the card in the top slot. That's what makes the magic happen. This one. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Assuming the many universes theory of quantum mechanics is accurate, everything I say will remain relevant in another reality for all of eternity. Heatware - http://www.heatware.com/user_directo...uery=lazzer408

Oct 18, 2009, 04:06 AM	#24
Geofrancis Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SCOTLAND! Posts: 949 (0.61/day) Thanks: 97 Thanked 142 Times in 111 Posts System Specs	it looks like the heat from the graphics card could be a concern cos there are only small vents on that right hand side where the graphics card will sit. you could probably cut one or 2 out to let the graphics card exhaust heat out the case if it does become a problem. __________________ machine XII AMD Phenom II x6 1155t, 8Gb XMS3 1600,Asus M4A88TD-M EVO/USB3, HD5970, 128gb sandisk SSD, mcubed t-balancer,water cooled HP EliteBook 2530p SL9400 Core 2 Duo ULV @ 0.9v, 4Gb ddr2, 80Gb Intel X-18m G2, 64Gb express card SSD, Ubiquiti SR71-E 400mw wifi, 21mb HSPA+ ESXI Server Intel i5 2400, Asus P8H67-M, 12Gb ddr3, IBM M1015 sas, Dell sas 6i, 10 drive 8tb UNRAID array. Old Builds :watercooled matx rig\|Water Cooled ITX rig \|EeePC 701 7" netbook \| ITX Gaming raid build

Oct 18, 2009, 04:07 AM	#25
MKmods Case Mod Guru Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nevada Posts: 4,711 (2.43/day) Thanks: 2,879 Thanked 1,766 Times in 1,364 Posts System Specs	I picked up one for my PCI (intel Atom) they are really handy. They have reverse, backwards and flex ones too. Geo:He can cut a hole in the bottom of the case to act as a cold air intake for the GPU. EDIT: I just saw the 1U PS (its gonna block the air on the gpu) __________________ Buy tin snips FIRST!

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