Questions tagged [mini-itx]
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NVMe SSD on mini ITX motherboard
I'm looking to get an NVMe SSD on my computer, but I have a mini ITX build. However, everything I've read online strongly suggests that NVMe SSD's should use heatsinks to avoid excessive heat and ...
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ASRock J4105-ITX motherboard is not booting with Marvell RAID card installed
I guess it happens as RAID has legacy BIOS and the motherboard is UEFI only?
I can't find CSM in the BIOS either.
Is there a way to fix it?
Not a big deal as I can use Linux's RAID but recover & ...
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Is it possible to swap passive for active cooling on this supermicro board?
I'm looking to buy this Supermicro Mini-ITX board for an upcoming NAS build:
https://www.supermicro.com/en/products/motherboard/A2SDi-H-TF
The only thing is, it has an integrated CPU with passive ...
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Determining video card compatibility when building mini-ITX desktop
I've got a set of salvaged components from a defunct all-in-one PC.
There's an Intel i7 7700T with matching SO-DIMMs, mini-SATA disk, etc.
The plan is to build a normal desktop by purchasing a ...
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Connect a 3rd screen to a tight Mini-ITX case
I have an AMD Ryzen 5 2400G with integrated Vega graphics on an MSI B350I Pro AC mini ITX mainboard in an InWin Chopin case. It's a tight fit.
I'm trying to connect 3 screens. There is an HDMI and a ...
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How to connect mini-itx with atx 2-pin block to 24-pin ATX12V
I have a mini-itx motherboard that has a 2-pin internal 12V DC-in power connector (Motherboard manual) (+12V DC)
I also have a power supply with 24-pin motherboard connector.
Now I want to connect ...
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Build a laptop with a Thin Mini ITX setup?
I'm planning to build my own laptop for custom reasons and realized I may mainly hit some power-related problems. Unfortunately, no answer can be found concerneing Thin Mini ITX boards.
Considering ...
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Will an ATX PSU fit in MiniITX case?
I want to build a mini-itx computer, but I want to know if I have to buy an special sized (mini-itx) PSU, or if I can go with an standard ATX PSU.
Note: This is the case: BitFenix Prodigy BFC-PRO-300-...
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Difference between Mini-ITX and thin Mini-ITX
Recently, I've noticed a new type of motherboard form factor: Thin Mini-ITX.
I've tried to find specification of it, but couldn't find any useful info. Wikipedia page about Mini-ITX doesn't have any ...
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i5-4670 in a mITX build [closed]
I'm assembling a rig for multimedia production, running programs like 3Ds max and CSS Suite. Going for the i5-4670, no OC required :)
My build only needs a SSD and a HDD. Will 450W be enough ? Can ...
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Planning out an NES PC build (on the cheap) [closed]
I'm in the process of building a PC inside an NES case. I'm trying to get as much power out of it without breaking the bank. Rigging up the power switch and reset has been well documented, so this isn'...
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Home server: to SSD or not to SSD?
I was thinking to build an home server. What I focus on the most is low power consumption.
It should be able to run CentOS with a webserver, a trasmission client, host git repos, and maybe a DNS ...
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Intel D2700DC won't boot without display connected
I have assembled a PC based on the Intel D2700DC mini-ITX motherboard to use it as headless server. I was able to install Fedora 17 Linux on it, and it worked fine until I disconnected display.
It ...
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What PSU is usually used in mini-ITX cases/chassis?
The mini-ITX computer will be a general use computer. Not a dedicated HTPC or Home server.
In general use mini-ITX cases, what PSU form factor is usually used? I understand that some case ...
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Upgrade Intel Atom 330 to i3 3225 with the same power supply unit
I have custom NAS unit based on Intel Atom 330 in ZOTAC IONITX-K-E motherboard. Also I have 3 3,5'' HDDs. All this staff located in CFI mini-ITX A9849 case. It has 220W power supply unit.
I want to ...
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