[WTB] GTX 750 Ti, 'tis the solution to my problerm.

[rhythmeister]

After spotting the GTX 650 Ti and 750 Ti, but being unable to find any in Ireland or the UK, I'm hoping a splendid TPU regular might have something for me so I can play Mad Max from my sofa with some better graphics!

 

[Tatty_Two]

http://www.ebuyer.com/704282-gigaby...al-link-dvi-hdmi-pci-e-graphics-gv-n75td5-2gi

Pretty sure these deliver to NI.

 

[rhythmeister]

http://www.ebuyer.com/704282-gigaby...al-link-dvi-hdmi-pci-e-graphics-gv-n75td5-2gi

Pretty sure these deliver to NI.

That's a dual slot, I can't use that in my SN78SH7

 

[Tatty_Two]

This one is low profile....... 42mm width, any good?

http://www.ebuyer.com/666535-gigaby...hdmi-displayport-pci-e-graphics-gv-n75toc-2gl

Edit: probably not, it's only marginally thinner than the other.

"Single slots" funnily enough are not all the same size, are you able to give a max in inches/cm's? Found a 1.5 inch card.

 

[rhythmeister]

Thanks for looking but it MUST be a single slot card as the PCI-E slot is directly beside the case side. A dual slot low TDP card would be fine so long as I can source a single slot cooling solution!

 

[a_ump]

right against the case huh? can't be good for GPU breathing lol best luck

 

[Filip Georgievski]

Maybe a GT630 4GB could fit in there since it is a preety small card.

 

[Tatty_Two]

Have you considered the R7 360? You may have a greater choice of single slot/small form factor cards going down that route with similar kind of performance to the 750Ti, for example (just one I pulled off google)........

http://www.ebuyer.com/714687-gigaby...s card&pmt=b&gclid=CI7s2uv1q8oCFWax2wodlccIdA

This will give you a closer look at the cooler......

https://smallformfactor.net/reviews/gigabyte-r7-360-mid-range-miniature

 

[rhythmeister]

right against the case huh? can't be good for GPU breathing lol best luck

There are no thermal issues in a SN78SH7 with a mere 95W CPU and said graphics card. Now, back to the actual topic at hand, who has an upgrade for me?

Have you considered the R7 360? You may have a greater choice of single slot/small form factor cards going down that route with similar kind of performance to the 750Ti, for example (just one I pulled off google)........

http://www.ebuyer.com/714687-gigabyte-r7-360-oc-2gb-gddr5-dual-link-dvi-i-dvi-d-hdmi-displayport-pci-e-gv-r736oc-2gd?mkwid=sqgbTrC6h_dc&pcrid=83249206619&pkw=_intitle:graphics card&pmt=b&gclid=CI7s2uv1q8oCFWax2wodlccIdA

This will give you a closer look at the cooler......

https://smallformfactor.net/reviews/gigabyte-r7-360-mid-range-miniature

I appreciate the effort, but once again it's incompatible due to the dual slot cooler

 

[rhythmeister]

Maybe a GT630 4GB could fit in there since it is a preety small card.

Is that not a downgrade or at best a "sidegrade"?

 

[Tatty_Two]

I appreciate the effort, but once again it's incompatible due to the dual slot cooler

It's not dual slot, in the 2 reviews I read it was actually referred to as a 1.5! hence my question earlier about actual physical space you have, my point being you may be able to find an alternative with similar performance but I will leave it at that.

 

[Frick]

Is that not a downgrade or at best a "sidegrade"?

Most cards will be I think. That single slot thing is really holding you back.

 

[rhythmeister]

It's not dual slot, in the 2 reviews I read it was actually referred to as a 1.5! hence my question earlier about actual physical space you have, my point being you may be able to find an alternative with similar performance but I will leave it at that.

I'll take the side off the wee Shittle later and have a duke but fear the heatsink would be WAY too big to fit in there and I'm not keen on boring a hole in the side of the case!

Most cards will be I think. That single slot thing is really holding you back.

The GTX 650 Ti and 750 Ti are both upgrades and are both available single slot form in which is why I specifically mentioned them and my desire for one is reflected in this thread! It was stupid of Shuttle to place the PCI slot to the inside of the PCI-E slot indeed

 

[thebluebumblebee]

SN78SH7

That's AM2/AM2+. I doubt that you will realize much of a performance boost by upgrading the GPU.

 

[rhythmeister]

That's AM2/AM2+. I doubt that you will realize much of a performance boost by upgrading the GPU.

I'm willing to gamble on the GPU slowing me down a little; a 125W Phenom II X4 is an affordable CPU bottleneck reducer which can be obtained easily nowadays as a potential upgrade from the X3 720 at 3.4GHz. Now, does anybody out there have a more powerful single slot card than a HD 7750?

 

[PP Mguire]

Just to put this out there and I know it's slightly OT, but I paired high end cards to a 940BE and it games rather decently. Until he starts getting into higher end cards I don't think CPU will be that much of a problem.

Edit:

Is your model the one with the PCI slot above the PCI-E slot?

 

[rhythmeister]

Just to put this out there and I know it's slightly OT, but I paired high end cards to a 940BE and it games rather decently. Until he starts getting into higher end cards I don't think CPU will be that much of a problem.

Edit:

Is your model the one with the PCI slot above the PCI-E slot?

I've been looking at changing to a faster CPU but I don't think Mad Max and BF3 will perform much better with an extra core at about the same speed as the 3 I already have! The motherboard in this SFF PC lies horizontally and what is traditionally the bottom of the motherboard corresponds to the LHS of this case, looking at it front on, and the outermost slot is the PCI-E slot one.

 

[thebluebumblebee]

This? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16856101073

 

[rhythmeister]

This? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16856101073

That's the wee critter! Bizarrely, CCC will take charge of CPU multiplier but AOD won't, and neither will NTune so I'm forced to use CCC to overclock my CPU too. I'd consider upgrading the machine but I'd have to spend rather a lot to change to an Intel based Shuttle and I'd not consider it worthwhile to do so, hence my seeking a 2nd hand single slot solution

 

[thebluebumblebee]

but AOD won't

That's a nforce chipset motherboard.

If you have a retailer to work with, I'd try the MSI GeForce GTX 750 Ti N750ti-2GD5TLP . From the rear view of the case, it appears that there is some space to the side of the PCI-e slot, but that's my opinion based off of a picture.

 

[CAPSLOCKSTUCK]

When i wanted to fit an overlarge card in my Shuttle i used my 4 " metal grinder on the case.

Getting power from the PSU was my biggest issue, no spare rails to use or adapt and with a 300w PSU options are limited especially if you are o/c ing the CPU.

 

[PP Mguire]

I've been looking at changing to a faster CPU but I don't think Mad Max and BF3 will perform much better with an extra core at about the same speed as the 3 I already have! The motherboard in this SFF PC lies horizontally and what is traditionally the bottom of the motherboard corresponds to the LHS of this case, looking at it front on, and the outermost slot is the PCI-E slot one.

Yea BF4, GTA V, The Witcher 3, DAI, and a few others all ran relatively fine on the 940BE even though it was at 100%.

If this was me and like you didn't want to modify the enclosure itself I'd look into the MSI 750ti mentioned above and try to modify a single slot heatsink onto it then put a fan or two fans on the side of the card (edge facing top of case) to keep it cool. 750ti uses little power and has a low TDP so it shouldn't be too much of an issue.

 

[thebluebumblebee]

Yea BF4, GTA V, The Witcher 3, DAI, and a few others all ran relatively fine on the 940BE even though it was at 100%.

If this was me and like you didn't want to modify the enclosure itself I'd look into the MSI 750ti mentioned above and try to modify a single slot heatsink onto it then put a fan or two fans on the side of the card (edge facing top of case) to keep it cool. 750ti uses little power and has a low TDP so it shouldn't be too much of an issue.

I was even wondering about having someone, who works with sheet metal, give the case a "power bulge".

 

[rhythmeister]

That's a nforce chipset motherboard.

If you have a retailer to work with, I'd try the MSI GeForce GTX 750 Ti N750ti-2GD5TLP . From the rear view of the case, it appears that there is some space to the side of the PCI-e slot, but that's my opinion based off of a picture.

I had a look at that MSI card and it's gonna be too chunky WHY did AMD have to remove the CPU overdrive feature from Crimson, the idiots? I can't adjust CPU multiplier from BIOS and NTune won't do it So, what WILL let me overclock the CPU besides CCC?!

Yea BF4, GTA V, The Witcher 3, DAI, and a few others all ran relatively fine on the 940BE even though it was at 100%.

If this was me and like you didn't want to modify the enclosure itself I'd look into the MSI 750ti mentioned above and try to modify a single slot heatsink onto it then put a fan or two fans on the side of the card (edge facing top of case) to keep it cool. 750ti uses little power and has a low TDP so it shouldn't be too much of an issue.

It's as tight as a gnat's chuff in there so it'll be a squeeze, but I'm willing to try it for some more oomph and to extend the life of this old Shittle!
So who can tell me the mounting hole distances on the GTX 750 Ti?

 

[PP Mguire]

Another option would be a good ol hammer. Bang out the side of the Shuttle until it fits.